Author Chuck Collins talks about socialism, private jets, and wealth inequality on the Peace & Justice Report at 9am this Wednesday. This Wednesday Sept. 2 at 9am Tom will interview frequent Peace & Justice guest author Chuck Collins about democratic socialism, private jets and wealth inequality 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 »
Suncoast Searchlight: Lawmakers hollowed out home rule. Do voters care? Report examines local lawmakers’ voting records on state preemption. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Tuesday, the budget-pressed Sarasota School Board will discuss raising revenues, and the City of Sarasota Historic Preservation Board will get an update on the appeal to a luxury developer’s plan to tear down US Garage. Read Article »
Democratic fundraising arm considers local congressional district to be ‘in play’ The gerrymandered District 16 now includes Manatee, DeSoto, Hardee and parts of Polk, Sarasota and – most importantly – Pinellas County. Read Article »
District 16 congressional race: Eddie Pope The ‘DC outsider’ is up against Sydney Gruters and Eddie Speir in the Republican primary. Read Article »
District 16 congressional race: Kelly Kirschner The former Sarasota city commissioner and mayor is one of five Democrats running in the August primary. Read Article »