This Week in Local Government On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission will reopen the discussion about extended paid parking hours. And the developers of the 1776 Ringling condo tower will likely get green light at two City of Sarasota meetings this week. Read Article »
Riverview International Baccalaureate program on Peace and Justice On July 22, on the WSLR Peace & Justice Report, Tom talked to Jim Minor, a teacher and long-time leader of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Riverview High School in Sarasota. Listen in the archives or on Podomatic. Read Article »
Uninsured gunshot patients spend less time in Florida hospitals, report finds Sarasota Memorial Hospital reflects that pattern, according to the KFF Health News study. Read Article »
Sarasota public hospital board race: Brad Baker Candidates for four of five seats are unopposed this year. We have the details on the sole incumbent facing a challenger. Read Article »
More than 2,000 Haitians in the area set to lose their legal immigration status next Friday Care and hospitality employers are expected to feel the impact. Read Article »
Florida Board of Education tells community colleges to implement undocumented student bans But the rule’s wording leaves unclear which students would be ‘lawful’. Read Article »
The race for Florida governor: Desmond Meade The voting rights activist joined WSLR’s Rap Sessions to discuss his campaign. Read Article »
Entrepreneur seeks to open members-only auto club in Sarasota At a community workshop, Gillespie Park neighbors seem to be supportive of the project. Read Article »
Bradenton Times Podcast: Cam Bedinghaus, Manatee School Board candidate Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman are joined by Cam Bedinghaus to talk about his campaign. Read Article »
Sarasota’s ‘Done with Gun’ return yields a dozen firearms But the turnout at the turn-in isn’t the whole story. The officer in charge explains. Read Article »
Notice of WSLR Board of Directors Meeting The WSLR Board of Directors will meet Monday, July 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Read Article »
What is a PAC? Our reporter explains how they work, and the growing role these campaign vehicles play in local elections. Read Article »
Sarasota schools consider raising meal prices Budget crunch also prompts other proposals: higher athletic fees and charging more for community use of school space. Read Article »