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WSLR News presented the 2024 Public Newsroom Series forums featuring journalists, academics, attorneys, and subject experts. The series sought to  build our local news ecosystem and investigate ways for community members to strengthen our democracy by participating in news production themselves.

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This Week in Local Government

On Monday, the Manatee County delegation will listen to petitioners ahead of the 2026 legislative session. On Tuesday, the Venice City Council will discuss the Flamingo Ditch stormwater management project. On Thursday, Sarasota City Commissioners will discuss their 2026 strategic priorities.

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