Sarasota County Democratic Party elects new chair David Dean sat down with WSLR News the morning after the election. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Developers exploit “Rent-a-Cow” loophole, costing counties millions The Greenbelt Law was meant to protect working farms. Now, developers use it to protect their profits. Read Article »
Sarasota hospital and nonprofits join forces to counter OB/GYN shortage Key is a new nurse-navigator program and hotline. Read Article »
Trump agenda brings hundreds of protesters to downtown, again U.S., rainbow and Ukrainian flags, homemade signs feature prominently at Five Points Park. Read Article »
PTSD, future flooding, and home price anxiety WSLR News catches up with a homeowner recovering from catastrophic Phillippi Creek flooding. Read Article »
It’s Friday. They gave you $50 and a bus pass. What now? Project 180 tries to make up the difference for thousands of released inmates. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, City of Sarasota commissioners will discuss a historical landmark designation for the Van Wezel. On Wednesday, city planners will weigh a proposal for a massive mixed-use building downtown. Read Article »
Peace & Justice: A cancellation, then authentic travel! This Wednesday morning we’ll first talk to Florida Studio Theatre actress Rachel Moulton about the play The Cancellation of Lauren Fein. Then we’ll learn about Servas, which offers free homestays all over the world. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Area business owners still struggle with invisible storm Small businesses have yet to fully recover from the impacts of a devastating hurricane season. Read Article »
Suncoast Searchlight: Storms overwhelmed pipes and waterways with sewage The ’24 storm season laid bare infrastructure deficits that could cost billions to remedy. Read Article »
George Kruse discusses development, team mentality, and voter frustration Manatee County Commissioner to WSLR’s ‘The Detail’: Voters are starting to prioritize policy over party. Read Article »
Truck drivers strike as contractors feel the effects of USPS squeeze Mail delivery may slow down until the company produces an offer the truckers and Teamsters consider fair. Read Article »
Sarasota County Commission postpones Lakewood Ranch vote Commissioners say they need more answers, and urge developer to reach a compromise with Old Miakka residents. Read Article »