Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight, Author at Suncoast Searchlight

About Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight

Josh Salman is a senior investigative reporter and deputy editor at Suncoast Searchlight. Before joining the nonprofit newsroom, he spent three years as a watchdog editor at the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Born and raised in Sarasota, Josh returned home after college to work for the Charlotte Sun, then joined the Bradenton Herald and eventually the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, first as a business reporter and then as an investigative reporter. Josh later spent time on the national investigations teams at GateHouse Media and USA TODAY. During his career, his work has triggered federal investigations, uncovered illegal activity by convicted felons, exposed loopholes that have cost taxpayers millions of dollars, prompted new state laws and helped struggling families save their homes. His reporting has won state, regional and national journalism awards. Reach Josh via email at josh@suncoastsearchlight.org

Charter expansions jeopardize Sarasota’s Wilkinson Elementary. Others could be next.
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Charter expansions jeopardize Sarasota’s Wilkinson Elementary. Others could be next.

Sarasota, Suncoast

Charter expansions jeopardize Sarasota’s Wilkinson Elementary. Others could be next.

Sarasota County Schools announced preliminary plans last month to [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-10-06T11:00:13-04:00October 3, 2025 5:45 am|Sarasota, Suncoast|Comments Off

Manatee County to weigh crackdown on illegal adult arcades after media investigation
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Manatee County to weigh crackdown on illegal adult arcades after media investigation

Manatee, Suncoast

Manatee County to weigh crackdown on illegal adult arcades after media investigation

Manatee County soon will consider a plan to crack [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-09-25T18:55:46-04:00September 26, 2025 5:45 am|Manatee, Suncoast|Comments Off

DOGE audit makes Manatee County a test case for defying DeSantis and developers
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DOGE audit makes Manatee County a test case for defying DeSantis and developers

Manatee, Suncoast

DOGE audit makes Manatee County a test case for defying DeSantis and developers

Manatee County voters snubbed Tallahassee last fall when they [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-28T19:20:11-04:00August 29, 2025 5:50 am|Manatee, Suncoast|Comments Off

DeSantis says Republicans surged past Democrats in Florida voter rolls. Is that true?

Yes. In a fiery speech on Aug. 2, Florida Gov. [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-14T17:40:49-04:00August 15, 2025 5:50 am|Fact Brief|Comments Off

Manatee homeowners battle rising costs, nepotism in Harrison Ranch development district
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Manatee homeowners battle rising costs, nepotism in Harrison Ranch development district

Manatee, Suncoast

Manatee homeowners battle rising costs, nepotism in Harrison Ranch development district

Classic convertibles with candy paint sitting on white walls [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-18T14:44:19-04:00August 15, 2025 5:45 am|Manatee, Suncoast|Comments Off

HOA or Big Brother? Suncoast neighborhoods use controversial technology to fine speeders
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HOA or Big Brother? Suncoast neighborhoods use controversial technology to fine speeders

Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast

HOA or Big Brother? Suncoast neighborhoods use controversial technology to fine speeders

A motorist driving a small Toyota hatchback turned into [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-08T08:42:51-04:00August 8, 2025 5:40 am|Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast|Comments Off

Priced out: Suncoast renters now must earn $35 an hour to afford a two-bedroom
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Priced out: Suncoast renters now must earn $35 an hour to afford a two-bedroom

Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast

Priced out: Suncoast renters now must earn $35 an hour to afford a two-bedroom

Tyler Gervasi moved out of his mother’s place about [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-05T12:52:13-04:00August 1, 2025 5:50 am|Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast|Comments Off

Want a new home on the Suncoast? It likely comes with developer debt
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Want a new home on the Suncoast? It likely comes with developer debt

Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast

Want a new home on the Suncoast? It likely comes with developer debt

When Suncoast Searchlight first revealed how real estate developers [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-06T11:05:44-04:00July 25, 2025 5:50 am|Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast|Comments Off

Facing scrutiny, Sarasota city clerk’s proposed $44K raise was pulled from agenda
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Facing scrutiny, Sarasota city clerk’s proposed $44K raise was pulled from agenda

Sarasota, Suncoast

Facing scrutiny, Sarasota city clerk’s proposed $44K raise was pulled from agenda

UPDATE: On Friday, city spokesperson Jan Thornburg said the [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-06T11:10:43-04:00July 18, 2025 5:53 am|Sarasota, Suncoast|Comments Off

Bright lights, no rules: Florida’s illegal gambling dens are hiding in plain sight
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Bright lights, no rules: Florida’s illegal gambling dens are hiding in plain sight

Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast

Bright lights, no rules: Florida’s illegal gambling dens are hiding in plain sight

They light up U.S. 41 north of the airport [...]

By Josh Salman | Suncoast Searchlight|2025-08-06T12:13:01-04:00July 11, 2025 5:50 am|Manatee, Sarasota, Suncoast|Comments Off

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