One Sarasota County commissioner has been on a crusade to remake the system how the county funnels taxpayer dollars to behavioral health and social service non-profits. Last week, the commission approved the first budget under the new system. It will prompt a couple hundred working families here scrambling for daycare services. We have the details. Then: The Suncoast Waterkeeper is a small organization with a big impact, particularly in Manatee County. The clean-water rabble rousers are now rallying supporters for an action coming up next week. WSLR citizen reporter Dean Gallo has that one. Then: New College Interim President Richard Corcoran wants his million-dollar job to become permanent. WSLR reporter Dania Hefley listened to his job interview yesterday. Next: Nighttime noise is a big deal for condo dwellers in downtown Sarasota; but music is also feeds businesses and makes the district vibrant. Yesterday, the City of Sarasota planning board pondered changes to the definition of night clubs, restaurants and bars. WSLR reporter Sarah Malickson followed their discussions and the input from citizens.

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