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Saturday, July 25, 2026
The DeSantis-led initiative tries to rein in local spending.
A quarter will be “attainable.” But critics say people in the community won’t be able to afford it.
Construction of the Adagio would require demolition of the century-old building.
He says he is running because the city is not doing enough to support arts organizations.
Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Dr. Sharon Jefferson and then by Cindy Spray to talk about their campaigns.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
The lawsuit comes after Sarasota County blocked six of seven ‘Live Local’ affordable housing projects.
The city has received one data center application, and it would be included in the temporary freeze.
Robyn Marinelli, who is not seeking re-election, was the swing vote.
At the same meeting, commissioners fund the start of utilities undergrounding on St. Armands and Lido Key.
Tom Walker
Monday, July 20, 2026
On July 22, on the WSLR Peace & Justice Report, Tom talked to Jim Minor, a teacher and long-time leader of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Riverview High School in Sarasota. Listen in the archives or on Podomatic.
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