Author: WSLR News

The Mary Dean Park hoop is back up, and noisy basketball games resume. But what’s next?

After reports of slow-coming funding, the non-profit behind the $400m plan hosts a gala, and our reporter is looking for hints.

At their annual meeting, they override local concerns over Port Authority change.

Sarasota Schools want to keep for-profit charter operators out of their facilities—and parents happy.

The Sarasota Planning Commission discussed a developer’s request for a project near Scherer-Thaxton Preserve.

Following a screening of ’20 Days in Mariupol’, they addressed Trump’s war-ending efforts.

On Monday, the Manatee County delegation will listen to petitioners ahead of the 2026 legislative session. On Tuesday, the Venice City Council will discuss the Flamingo Ditch stormwater management project. On Thursday, Sarasota City Commissioners will discuss their 2026 strategic priorities.

A homeowner next to Mary Dean Park reportedly threatened violence against teenagers. Both prompted an uproar in Newtown.

The Sheriff’s Office seems eager to cooperate in the nationwide anti-immigrant push.

In an interview with WSLR, David Bullock explains his plan for the historic building.