Panel expected to recommend tearing down the Van Wezel

WSLR News

Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Van Wezel, a modern purple building with palm trees lining the outside.

3,000 signatures to keep the historic performing arts center did not sway the Purple Ribbon Committee.

New College has a student retention problem

WSLR News

Thursday, May 29, 2025

According to a new report, the school’s graduation rate is at 40%—an all-time low.

Funding shift expected to produce cuts at public schools

WSLR News

Thursday, May 29, 2025

A large classroom with a model brain on the front desk and letters that say "anatomy" in the back window.

Two school board members share how state funding for private schools will impact Sarasota and Manatee students.

County commission denies special exception for Old Miakka cell tower

WSLR News

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Photo a stretch of of Myakka Road. A mockup of the proposed cell tower places it high over the treetops.

Residents urged them to reject the project. The commissioners listened.

5/31 Talk of the Town: Future of Van Wezel, Ringling Museum

WSLR News

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

On the May 31 edition of Talk of the Town with Carrie Seidman: what does the future hold for both the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and The Ringling? The next WSLR News roundtable will feature former Sarasota City Commissioner/Mayor Mollie Cardamone, Nancy Parrish of Citizens to Protect the Ringling, and Jeff Brandes of the […]

Peace & Justice: The Evil of Banality this Wednesday, May 28 at 9am!

Tom Walker

Monday, May 26, 2025

This Wednesday, May 28 at 9am, Tom will talk to Elizabeth Minnich, author of The Evil of Banality – On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking. “People who are not thinking are capable of anything.”