WSLR News
Sunday, July 27, 2025
On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss state pre-emption, land purchase from Mixon Fruit Farm, and new rules to ride bicycles, and appoint the members of a newly created local DOGE task force.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Amid budget woes, the board makes a controversial change to the district’s anti-discrimination policy.
Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch reflects on how last year’s storm season impacted her personally.
Manasota ASALH seeks volunteers for this summer program—and to help run weekend and after-school programs.
A group led by Anand Pallegar aims to save this century-old refuge for black travelers in segregated Sarasota.
City residents can pay a $100 deposit to have a tree planted in their front yard.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
WSLR News reporter Ramon Lopez was at Camp Blanding.
Tom Walker
Monday, July 21, 2025
This Wednesday, July 23 at 9am, we’ll talk to Michael O’Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Foreign Policy Research at the Brookings Institution. Michael will share his expert opinions on the various problem areas around the world.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will hear about FPL undergrounding plans. On Tuesday, the Sarasota School Board is expected to approve stripping LGBTQ students of discrimination protections. The Manatee County School Board will discuss approving a for-profit charter school in Parrish.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Construction is postponed until Alligator Alcatraz reaches its target capacity.
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