Author: WSLR News

The county’s fire chief says the pros are better equipped to serve the growing community, but defenders rally behind the volunteers in Nokomis.

At forum, local attorneys discuss criminalization of immigrants, economic costs.

Two days before Trump 2.0, it’s about demonstrating strength in numbers.

With Trump’s inauguration around the corner, Florida Studio Theatre had a panel of immigrants tell their stories.

George Kruse opposes use of land preservation funds to buy equipment.

A good part of the HUD block grants are supposed to help with repairs by uninsured homeowners.

Dreamers Academy wants to add middle school students, expand its Newtown campus.

On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss the request by a grassroots group to turn an area in suburban Venice into a protected “rural heritage district”. On Friday, the Sarasota School Board will meet with county and cities to discuss future school construction.

WSLR’s Ishmael Katz talks to an organizer of the Jan. 17-20 festivities.

New logos developed – but rejected by City of Sarasota commissioners.