County Commission puts freeze on data center projects Sarasota joins at least 15 Florida counties pursuing moratoriums. Read Article »
Peace & Justice Report June 24, 9am: Sex Trafficking in Sarasota This Wednesday, June 24 at 9am, Tom will talk to Laurie Swink, co-founder of Sarasota’s Selah Freedom. Its mission is to protect children and end sex trafficking. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota School Board will discuss its tentative budget for 26-27; on Tuesday, the board that runs Sarasota Memorial Hospital will have a strategic planning session. Read Article »
Four of five Sarasota Public Hospital Board members run unopposed The ‘medical freedom’ movement of years past seems to be on the way out. Read Article »
Activist calls on city, county commissioners to halt rezoning in Florida Dina Azzaro has launched a statewide petition seeking an end to overdevelopment. Read Article »
Sarasota County Commission hopefuls weigh in on Live Local and property tax cuts At forum, candidates propose different approaches in response to these challenges. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Leland Taylor, Manatee County Commission candidate Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Leland Taylor to talk about his campaign. Read Article »
DeSantis signs Gruters bill likely to raise insurance costs, favor one company Thousands of condo, apartment and retirement home residents in Sarasota may be affected. Read Article »
Historic Downtown Village businesses prepare to relocate The 1899 Fruitville ‘superblock’ project takes a big step towards groundbreaking. Read Article »
Angie Nixon makes pit stop in Sarasota The progressive U.S. Senate candidate joins WSLR’s Rap Sessions for an in-depth interview. Read Article »
Newtown forum stresses importance of political engagement The event gave some 50 residents a chance to interact with candidates. Read Article »
WSLR Board of Directors Meeting Rescheduled to June 22 WSLR+Fogartyville will hold its next Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. This is a Read Article »