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Florence Fahringer

Florence is a recent New College graduate pursuing a career in journalism. Born and raised in Broward County, she had a brief stint in Germany before moving to Sarasota for college. She pursued a wide breadth of topics at NCF, before finding her calling in journalism through an internship at WSLR. After graduation, WSLR helped […]

Sarah Malickson (Intern)

Sarah Malickson is a current Music student at the New College of Florida, with a background in journalism. Sarah is also an avid guitarist and songwriter. Sarah is a Sarasota native and enjoys spending her free time writing music, reading poetry, playing guitar, and going on nature walks. Sarah is the Communications Intern and hosts […]

Ariel Aparicio-Jerro

Ariel Aparicio-Jerro brings a decades-long hospitality background combined with experience as a singer-songwriter and independent recording artist to the house manager role at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. “I’ve spent most of my adult life playing with my band (Ariel Aparicio & The Hired Guns) at places like Fogartyville” – including the final week […]

Joe Vermilya

Joe Vermilya works on event strategy for DMI Music & Media Solutions, most recently producing the experiential marketing for Rolling Stones tour sponsor AARP. He has experience as a concert/event producer, artists and repertoire A&R representative, booking agent, conference services host, venue manager, customer service manager, and strategic idea person. “I’ve been wanting to use […]

Leon Kerber

Leon Kerber, a central figure in Sarasota’s music and cultural scene, hails from Columbus, Ohio, where he first honed his skills in radio and music. Moving to Sarasota in 2000, he has significantly influenced the local music scene, notably with bands like Fiasco, Tuss Sons, and Big Blu House, the latter commemorated by a painting in Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center. Beyond performing, Leon has contributed to music education through the School of Rock, utilized music therapy for neurodivergent individuals, and managed prominent nightlife venues. His work extends to community radio, enhancing Sarasota’s cultural diversity. Married to Jamee since 2016, Leon’s life is a blend of personal growth, professional dedication, and community service, embodying a legacy of volunteerism and the transformative power of music.[caption id="attachment_28848" align="alignnone" width="2048"] Leon Kerber plays the Rhodes - by Brian David Braun[/caption]

Dr. Dale Anderson

Dr. Dale Anderson practiced internal and emergency medicine for the first half of his professional year. He then transitioned to group practice management as the CEO of a 180-physician private medical group in Iowa. He was a senior hospital executive in charge of hospital-based medical practices for large health systems in both Albuquerque, New Mexico […]

Jane Grandbouche

Jane Best Grandbouche is originally from North Carolina and moved to Florida in 1987 where she managed a Native Plant Nursery for 5 years. She then led courses and programs for Landmark Education Worldwide for 25 years including their graduate course, the Wisdom Course, for 14 years. Her passions include her family, the environment, transformation […]

Sebastien Wegeng

Sebastien Wegeng is a designer based in Sarasota with a focused interest in user experience, information architecture, brand identity & experience, and service design. Sebastien is an advocate for environmental and wildlife conservation, civil rights, and human rights. In addition to volunteering and programming on WSLR, he is involved with the Surfrider Foundation and the […]

Tom Matrullo

Tom Matrullo was born and raised in NYC. Tom did graduate work in literature, then taught at Pratt Institute and Parsons School of Design. He relocated to Sarasota in 1990, reporting for the Herald Tribune before moving to online media with a focus on the interface between the public and private dimensions of planning. Tom […]

Johannes Werner

Johannes is a veteran journalist who directs WSLR News, your grassroots reporting from southwest Florida.

Diana Bregman

Diana is in the office weekday mornings and can be reached by email at office@wslr.org

Paul Sciré

Paul Sciré has held leadership positions with non-profit organizations for more than 35 years and currently serves as Senior Director of Donor Engagement – Major Gifts with the Sarasota Orchestra. Paul is an advocate for civil and human rights, conservation of the natural world, and support for the visual and performing arts. On alternate Sunday […]