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This Week in Local Government

On Tuesday, the City of North Port Commission will discuss an internal investigation into possible political interference by City Manager Jerome Fletcher. On Saturday, the City of North Port Commission will seat its newly elected commissioners, and pick a mayor and vice mayor.

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Peace & Justice Report Aug. 5: Separation of Church and State

Last Wednesday Tom talked to Richard Cannarelli, founder of Suncoast Citizens for Separation of Church and State about how this separation is rooted in our history. They also talked about Christian nationalism and the threats it poses.

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Congressional candidates clash at Republican debate

And Eddie Speir’s ‘winter soldier’ gets arrested. WSLR was the only news outlet that captured the event on camera.

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Hi Hat plans trigger flooding anxiety

As ‘100-year storms’ become more frequent, neighbors fear fragmented wetlands and developer stormwater systems won’t be able to keep up.

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Street view of the U.S. Garage building.

How to preserve Sarasota’s historic buildings?

Forum scrutinizes city commission candidates.

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Breakfast House owner kicks off Downtown Village relocation bid

Developer and landlord left tenants in the dark. Wendy Lee Goldberg jumped into action.

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This is more than a regular summer camp

YouthThrive offers literacy circles, swimming lessons – and it’s a year-round family affair and support network.

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Sarasota Democrats fail to field candidate in most Democrat-leaning district

It’s been half a century since a Democrat sat on the Sarasota County Commission.

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Construction outside a water treatment plant.

A deeper dive into Sarasota’s $51 million wastewater plant expansion

Construction is now underway at the 12th Street facility.

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Rap Sessions: An hour with Desmond Meade

On today’s show, we are joined in the studio by Desmond Meade, the voting rights activist who led the initiative to amend the Florida Constitution in 2018, restoring voting rights for over a million Floridians.

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Poster featuring the Booker Tornadoes' roster with text that reads "Booker High" and "There's a storm coming".

Dismissal of Booker football coach continues recent instability

A new principal has to deal with the end of Carlos Woods’ leadership, just before the start of the 2026 season.

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A. G. Laffley presenting a slides titled "Working Master Plan".

Bay Park seeks to create its own zoning code

The current G for “government” zoning drags out the review process, says CEO A. G. Laffley.

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Everything you need to know about local primary elections

Many August votes will be final. Our reporter explains.

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