🚨 Florida AG Calls For Sarasota Teacher’s Firing, License Revocation Over Alleged Political Harassment Of 8th-Grader
Florida AG James Uthmeier is calling for a Pine View School for the Gifted teacher to be fired and have her educator certificate revoked over allegations that she harassed and disparaged an eighth-grade student because of his conservative views.
In a letter dated September 21, 2026, addressed to Superintendent Terry Connor and the Sarasota County Schools board, Uthmeier says his Office of Parental Rights was informed of allegations involving Pine View history teacher Liz Ballard.
According to the letter, the student told Ballard that his parents “expressly forbid him to take part” in political discussions in her classroom. Uthmeier alleges Ballard nevertheless continued engaging the student as the “conservative perspective” in the classroom.
The AG further alleges Ballard eventually labeled the student a “misogynist,” that the label spread around the school, and that she made disparaging remarks about the student’s father.
The letter also states that multiple HR investigations initiated by multiple parents have involved Ballard. The letter does not state the findings or outcomes of those investigations.
Uthmeier cites Florida’s anti-bullying law, Sarasota County School Board policy and Florida’s Principles of Professional Conduct for educators. He writes that, provided the allegations are corroborated, the conduct would violate Florida law, district policy and educator ethics.
His conclusion is explicit:
“Based on the foregoing allegations, if true, Ms. Ballard should be dismissed and her educator certificate revoked.”
Uthmeier has given Sarasota County Schools until October 1, 2026, to advise his office what actions the district “has taken, or will take” to address the situation.
The letter was also copied to Florida Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack.
These remain allegations presented by the Attorney General’s Office, and the letter itself repeatedly conditions its conclusions on the allegations being corroborated and proven true.
Now the question is how Sarasota County Schools responds.
#sarasota #school #news
If this candidate has such overwhelming support by the REC then why does her campaign have to put yard signs out front of vacant houses? 🧐
#sarasota#school#candidates#news
Listen to Dean speak at the DeSoto Commission meeting about the Data Center.
I sincerely appreciate what he said and the overall message - this issue brings us together, regardless of party. We can and should work together to protect Florida. There are issues we don’t see eye to eye on, we can debate those but we don’t have to (and shouldn’t) hate each other.
To Dean, thanks “my guy” 😎
#ai #datacenter #development #wildlife #water #arcadia #news
The People Demand An Immediate Vote 🗳️
These are my kind of people - they want to get right to it and vote NO on this data center. The commission works for the PEOPLE, the PEOPLE have spoken.
#ai#datacenter#tech#Development#wildlife#water#arcadia#news
🗣️ “We need to make sure that we preserve the Florida hammock that is right in front of me, Florida natives, and we need to take care of our open space.”
I stopped by the Oppose Manasota Beach Rd sign wave about a week and a half ago and spoke with Bonnie, a longtime South County resident who felt compelled to show up and make her voice heard.
She talked about protecting Florida’s native hammock habitat, preserving open space, and making sure future generations can enjoy the natural beauty that makes this area special.
Her message to the community:
“When you see this group out on 776 and Manasota Beach Road, honk, say hi, and look into what they’re standing for.”
Make sure you follow OMBR and reach out to Kelly Bauman to get involved!
No matter where you stand on growth and development, it’s important to hear directly from the residents who care enough to show up, stand in the heat, and participate in the conversation.
These rallies bring the community together, it doesn’t matter politics, we all want to make sure Florida stays Florida for generations to come.
Watch the interview and let me know your thoughts in the 💬’s
#englewood #florida #Development #wildlife #animals #sarasota #news
ARCADIA “Largest data center in the world”
My grandmother is buried here, my family has ties here - if ANYONE would like assistance we are here to help.
We will PRR all text messages/emails/etc between each commissioner and the individuals involved in this proposal. We will release everything we find. We can help organize.
Keep up the good fight, this is one worthy of all of our time and actions.
#ai #tech #datacenter #corruption #development #animals #wildlife #water #news
At SRQCon, I had the chance to speak with Nicole from SPARCC Sarasota (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center), an organization serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.
SPARCC provides crisis intervention, advocacy, legal assistance, referrals, support services, and resources for survivors and their loved ones. Their team works every day to help people navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Even if you never need these services yourself, someone you know might.
Take a minute to learn about the work they’re doing and consider sharing this video so more people in our community know where to turn for help. Thank you SPARCC for what you do in our community!
#Sarasota #CommunitySupport #domesticviolenceawareness #sexualassaultawareness #news
Sarasota has a development problem.
Now voters are asking: Can DeNiro put taxpayers first when his family has ties to one of the county’s largest construction companies?
Public records raise questions. Voters deserve answers.
#Sarasota#development#wildlife#water#animals #news
🚗 Community Rally Against Irresponsible Development
Residents from across Venice, Englewood, and Manasota Key are hitting the road today to push back against unchecked overdevelopment and the projects they believe are changing their communities forever.
Kelly Bauman and Oppose Manasota Beach Rd organized today’s rally and brought neighbors together to make their voices heard.
#development #corruption #wildlife #animals #water #community #englewood #venice #sarasota #news
“Take Old Pat Neal’s Projects and Vote Them All to Hell” 🎶
During an Oppose Manasota Beach Rd event a little while back, a comedian performed a song highlighting concerns many residents have raised about explosive growth, traffic, flooding, and development in the area.
The performance drew plenty of laughs and audience participation, with attendees singing along to the song’s memorable chorus.
Share this and help it reach multi-platinum status 🎵
#development #Corruption #wildlife #animals #water #sarasota #news
🗣️ “These people are old hippies. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”
I spoke with a Trump supporter who walked through the May Day protest in Venice (May 1st, 2026) and asked protesters one simple question:
“Why don’t you like Trump?”
He said nobody wanted to answer him directly. (I did hear someone say “you’re not welcome here”)
During the conversation, he defended Trump’s focus on American workers and argued that many of the people protesting didn’t actually understand what they were protesting against.
“These people are old hippies. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”
Think he made a fair point?
#venice #trump #mayday #maga #conservative #protest #ice #politics #StreetInterview #sarasota #news
What could your life, your family, and your community look like if you finally realized you are the one in charge?
Stop waiting for the “club” to save you.
Start building locally. Help your neighbors. Support real people. Take back your future.
#georgecarlin#accountability #Corruption #politics #sarasota #news
This dude puts on a mini concert for me at just about every protest in Port Charlotte 😂
Do you agree/disagree with his lyrics?
NoKings Protest
Port Charlotte, Florida
March 28th, 2026
#nokings#protest#portcharlotte#ice#trump#politics#news
🚨 Protestors assault and batter trump supporter
This went on for about 30 minutes, and it was clearly visible:
▶️ People repeatedly got in his face
▶️ Individuals put their hands on him
▶️ He was poked with the metal ends of yard signs
▶️ Someone intentionally shoved his megaphone into his face, causing him to bleed
You can disagree all you want. But the way people were approaching him, getting physical, and targeting him like this was completely uncalled for.
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office was there. They could see what was happening. And no action was taken. Why?
This was at the “No Kings” protest in Port Charlotte.
This should not be acceptable - no matter who you agree/disagree with. Have a civil discussion, do not do what this group did.
Full video will be posted soon 🎥
#protest #portcharlotte #NoKings #ice #trump #Politics #news #law
Venice #nokings was pretty large, the yellow jackets tried to shut down conversation - per usual 🤷♂️ we were having a good talk with a guy without shoes discussing the benefits of grounding 😂
#politics#venice#ice#protest#news#sarasota#christian
“He was a hero because he saved so many lives”
Captain Dennis told me the story of John Birch - a man who risked everything to bring his crew home.
Through chaos, loss, and harsh conditions, John Birch made sure the living survived and the fallen were not forgotten.
That’s leadership. That’s courage. That’s a role model.
Please head over to The John Birch Society, like and follow their page to support a great organization 🇺🇸
#leadership #AmericanHistory #courage #military #storytelling #news
“When we all come together and start working together, they lose.”
Real change happens when people do the research, show up, and apply pressure.
Chance Johnmeyer is right, staying behind a screen isn’t enough - the system depends on people staying divided, distracted, and inactive.
The moment people start asking real questions, showing up to meetings, and putting officials on the spot… everything changes.
This is a message more people need to hear.
Reach out to Recall Florida to find out how you can take action today.
#recallflorida #development #corruption #transparency #wildlife #politics #news
“Say hello to my fan club” - Pat Neal
Make no mistake - Pat wasn’t there to have a fruitful discussion, it was an act. He gets a kick out of others feeling defeated, notice how he dumps these people after realizing they aren���t the ones he came to mess with and taunt. When he gets in front of the TV reporters camera his tone immediately changes.
This is his nature, there are many like him - while you do need to contend with him, the community really needs to get grassroot candidates into office who will simply tell him “No”.
Kelly Bauman of Oppose Manasota Beach Rd obviously has Pat sweating 😅
#sarasota #development #Corruption #accountability #wildlife #politics #news