WSLR News
Sunday, April 26, 2026
On Tuesday, the City of Venice Council will discuss creation of a “Grand Oaks Community Development District”, and the Manatee School Board will discuss community feedback on changed start times.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Alleging lack of process, neighbors respond to tree cutting and air quality concerns.
Teresa DeWitt and Heidi Brandt.
Mitigation research is blooming in Sarasota.
The scan puts affordable housing at the top — and detects a lack of belonging.
20 Sarasota and Manatee high schoolers went to Alabama for a lived experience of history.
Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley speak with Amanda Ballard, who seeks re-election for her D2 seat.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
The owner dissolved US Recycling following allegations it violated the Clean Water Act.
Bill Furst heads a PAC that is part of a national effort to fund pro-AI candidates.
The resolution passed 3-2 and also bars staff from supporting students’ organizing efforts.
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