Podcast

With Trump’s inauguration around the corner, Florida Studio Theatre had a panel of immigrants tell their stories.

George Kruse opposes use of land preservation funds to buy equipment.

A good part of the HUD block grants are supposed to help with repairs by uninsured homeowners.

Dreamers Academy wants to add middle school students, expand its Newtown campus.

On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commission will discuss the request by a grassroots group to turn an area in suburban Venice into a protected “rural heritage district”. On Friday, the Sarasota School Board will meet with county and cities to discuss future school construction.

WSLR’s Ishmael Katz talks to an organizer of the Jan. 17-20 festivities.

New logos developed – but rejected by City of Sarasota commissioners.

City commission puts two North Trail projects back on wish list.

Pat Neal’s desire to build a shopping mall in wetlands reshaped city elections.

Meanwhile, George Kruse’s unsuccessful challenger sues the creators of a political cartoon and a local newspaper.