WSLR News
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.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Sarasota Memorial Hospital reflects that pattern, according to the KFF Health News study.
Candidates for four of five seats are unopposed this year. We have the details on the sole incumbent facing a challenger.
Care and hospitality employers are expected to feel the impact.
But the rule’s wording leaves unclear which students would be ‘lawful’.
The voting rights activist joined WSLR’s Rap Sessions to discuss his campaign.
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