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1. Sarasota County School Board Sues Tax Collector For $2M: Reports (patch.com) — Sarasota County residents are watching a high-stakes clash between the School Board and Tax Collector Mike Moran over more than $2 million in voter-approved school millage funds. The board’s lawsuit, filed in Sarasota County court, argues the money was wrongly kept as a commission, potentially affecting teacher positions and classroom support, while Moran insists his office is authorized and wants state guidance first.
2. The sacred side of food with Andrew Hudson of Community Harvest SRQ (wusf.org) — Sarasota residents can hear how Andrew Hudson of Community Harvest SRQ is working to connect local farms, restaurants, and neighbors so more fresh produce reaches local tables. In a thoughtful conversation, he explores Sarasota’s Eat Local Week, food sovereignty, and the spiritual side of caring for land, soil, and community. It’s a deep dive into how Sarasota can build a more resilient local food system.
3. The Sarasota teacher's union has a new president amid teacher cuts (wusf.org) — Sarasota County teachers have chosen longtime Riverview High educator Jason Means to lead their union just as 136 teaching positions are being cut for next school year. Means discusses the financial crunch, widespread layoffs, and his concerns about reduced campus security, while pledging to support displaced staff and strengthen Sarasota County’s highly regarded school system for students, parents, and employees.
4. Winning season comes to an early end for Sarasota High baseball (yourobserver.com) — Sarasota High’s baseball team saw its strong 19-8 season end with a 3-1 home loss to Plant City in the regional quarterfinals, surrendering three runs in the seventh. The story recaps the Sailors’ hot start, key hitters, pitching injuries, and recent postseason struggles that keep the eight-time state champs from returning to past heights.
5. Annual crime rates in Sarasota continue to decline (yourobserver.com) — Sarasota’s police chief reports that overall crime, especially violent crime, has dropped sharply over the past three years, with a 56% overall decline and just two homicides in 2025. He credits the department’s community-focused approach and its Real-Time Operations Center, which links cameras, gunshot detection and other technology to help officers respond faster, solve cases quickly and support safer neighborhoods across the city.
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