Marianne Barisonek
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Republicans claim to be the party of law and order, but they own the most lawless president ever to sit in the White House. Barbara McQuade is a former US Attorney and author of ‘The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government’
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As the Tropical Smoothie owner rebuilds, he reflects on the suicide of a 19-year old fellow detainee.
It must absorb a 40% cut in state funding – and a neighboring campus. Also, spending on salaries and administration has mushroomed.
The last-minute candidate is pushing for efficiency and sustainability.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
On Tuesday, the New College trustees will discuss a diminished 2026-27 budget and terms of the USF Sarasota-Manatee takeover.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The notorious immigration center is history. One former detainee tells WSLR what he faced.
As his court date approaches, the political cartoon character’s creator explains the project. In a cartoon voice.
But the city seems to yield air pollution enforcement to Sarasota County.
The county is making plans for Lemon Bay watershed improvements, to minimize flood damage in Venice, Englewood.
Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Liz Arnold to talk about her campaign.
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