Author: WSLR News

Ramon Lopez talks to a sick mother of two who cannot work or take care of her children. Her husband is in ICE detention.

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will hear an appeal against the Selby Gardens redevelopment. On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss funding for non-profits serving children. The Sarasota School Board will adopt controversial policy and governance changes.

Texas-based DR Horton and the Sarasota County Special Magistrate did not arrive at a resolution this Thursday.

Florida schools offer minimal, abstinence-focused sex ed. Community programs work to fill in the gaps.

The area has closer ties to the event than just about anywhere, save for New York and Washington D.C.

City manager’s plan would give the Van Wezel another 15 years.

Environmentalist cautions about risks and cost of keeping the inlet open.

Russia exchanges are on pause, but people-to-people diplomacy across other borders continues.

Every Sunday, an interfaith group sends a message to restore detainees’ dignity and religious freedom.