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ASALH Manasota President James B. Stewart spoke to the Critical Times about their plans for Black History Month. This year’s theme is black migration. Stewart spoke on the importance of community conversation concerning Black History, which he dubs as being American History. With an upcoming conversation of black migration, ASALH wants to remain a permanent […]

The 4th annual Black History Month at New College of Florida is on a mission: to engage the local community to take part. The Critical Times spoke to planning committee member, and student, Mary Robertson on the events planned for this year and how academic institutions can be a source of change in their surrounding […]

Cathy Antunes and JIm Lampl recap the latest news of what’s going on in Sarasota. From local policy to activism to Lido Pavilion, a new development plan for a bay front property, known as The Bay, and much more! The duo brush their audiences up on important issues in this community. Want more of The […]

Conflict over the controversial leadership of Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro, has dominated headlines across the world. This international story found its way locally to Sarasota in a protest that was held in solidarity of his leadership by ANSWER Suncoast. The Critical Times spoke to the organization about their motivation to take this demonstration to the […]

From WSLR 96.5 LP FM, this is the Critical Times. This week, national news about Venezuelan leadership made its way to the state as protests in solidarity with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro–we speak to ANSWER Suncoast on a rally in Sarasota. STOP! is a civic organization that wants to push for more citizen approval in […]

Kate Lowman is on the Steering Committee of STOP, a civic group that aims to increase citizen approval in local government measures in the Sarasota area. She spoke to the Critical Times on their upcoming event on Monday, Feb. 4 at the next City Commission Meeting. e This is a full length interview of a […]

From WSLR 96.5 LP FM, this is the Critical Times. This week, national news about Venezuelan leadership made its way to the state as protests in solidarity with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro–we speak to ANSWER Suncoast on a rally in Sarasota. STOP! is a civic organization that wants to push for more citizen approval in […]

The next installment of the Critical Times airs this Friday at 6:00 PM, with reruns on Monday at 9:30 AM. As a sneak peek, here is a full length interview with Nathan Bruemmer of ALSO Youth on FL. legislation to outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in employment. He discusses its impact locally, and how this piece of […]

From WSLR 96.5 LPFM, this is the Critical Times. I’m Giulia Heyward. For the next half hour, we’ll be reporting on local politics and grassroots activism, all happening in your backyard. Hundreds celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at theannual luncheon held at the Robert L. Taylor Center. Attendants marched, music was played and […]

Sarasota turns 100 years old in a year. Cathy Antunes speaks with Dr. Frank Castle on his upcoming book, on the founding of Sarasota. They discuss history and Sarasota’s legacy. Want more of The Detail? Tune in every Saturday at 11 am for more!


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