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The photo above is from the Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club website and depicts an idyllic setting of what much of Florida could still look like in 2050. However, as county officials continue to bend the restrictions of the long-term master plan know as 2050 plan to accommodate every Pat, Carlos, and Nathan developer, the more likely […]

Gavette has been a member of the Pine View School Pine View Association (PTO equivalent) for 10 years, a parent liaison, a homeroom parent and participant on Pine View’s Shared Decision-Making Team. She also has served on the Pine View School Advisory Council for 10 years.  She sat down last week in the WSLR Studios […]

“There Is NOTHING like a Grateful Dead concert!” By the time I broadcast this evening’s concert(s), my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made Sunday’s 10thy Annual “Very Merry Jerry Day” not only happen, but to be another success, brought about by not only all the wonderful volunteers and bands, but also to the greater Sarasota-area […]

Today’s show is all about covers. Get your dancin shoes on, turn it up loud, and I know you will be singing along with a few laughs as well. Many well known popular songs covered in a bluegrass style and beyond that’s sure to brighten your day.  Happy Monday

Michael Rogers, associate professor of history and politics at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), was selected to serve on the state’s Civic Literacy Competency bias and Sensitivity Review Committee as a subject matter expert. We’ll talk Wednesday about civic literacy and how to improve it. We’ll also talk about amendment 8 on the November […]

While it is not a news flash that Donald Trump has little regard for the mainstream media and a free press in general, his latest complaints and criticisms have been downright despotic.  For the president to declare that the press is the enemy of the people is pretty bad, but then to label all news […]

On July 26th, The Detail welcomed School Board Candidate Nick Guy to the WSLR studios.  Guy is challenging incumbent Bridget Ziegler for the District 1 School Board Seat.  The School Board race is nonpartisan and all voters are eligible to vote.  As there are only two candidates running, this race will be determined in August.  […]

On July 19th, The Detail welcomed School Board Candidate Jane Goodwin to the WSLR studios.  Jane currently serves on the Sarasota School Board and is seeking re-election this year.  She has three challengers.  The primary election will be held on August 28th.  If any candidate receives more that 50% of the vote in August they […]

In this week’s Critical Times, WSLR intern Giulia Heyward takes a look at the upcoming  County Commission race in Sarasota County.   In this episode you will hear from Lourdes Ramirez, Mike Cosentino, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler.