Tom Walker
Monday, June 9, 2025
This Wednesday, June 11 at 9am, Tom will spend the hour with folk singer and activist David Rovics. We’ll hear some of his newest songs and discuss his work and the power of music in social movements.
WSLR News
Sunday, June 8, 2025
On Tuesday, the Manatee County School Board will hear from constituents after their firing of the superintendent, and they will discuss how to search for a new one.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Did scholarship money end up paying campus president’s compensation?
Residents are “thrilled” at the commissioners’ vote, though some wish they’d taken action sooner.
Ignoring developer threats, county commissioners bump up infrastructure fees to recommended level.
How? Sunlight keeps his chicken safe, says Grove Ladder Farm’s owner.
Official advice: update emergency plans and contacts, check insurance and pack disaster kits.
Kathleen Murray
Friday, June 6, 2025
On the June 7 edition of “Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable” with Carrie Seidman: it’s a deep dive into the lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County. Seidman will be joined by PJ Brooks of Community Affordable & Supported Living (CASL); City of Sarasota Planning Board Member Terrill Salem; and Jon Thaxton, […]
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Real estate broker, county commissioner worry about funding for fire stations, police and schools.
The all-Republican commission commiserates about DOGE failure to shrink government, but does not vote on Bob McCann’s proposal.
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