Healthy Living Hour with singer Justin Ryan on Pride Month

Healthy Living Hour with Justin Ryan+ on Pride Month.

This Week in Local Government

On Tuesday, the Manatee County Commission will discuss an agreement with a private company to build and operate and ice rink on county-owned land. On Wednesday, City of Sarasota planners will review the third submittal of the controversial 1899 Fruitville Road project.

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A screenshot listing the candidates for upcoming local elections.

Candidate filing deadline brings last-minute surprises and scrambles

A short-lived candidacy raises questions about a county commission race. And the Sarasota City Commission race adds a new contender.

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Scrutinizing Earth’s biggest data center project

In Part 1 of a series, WSLR takes a look at the water use of the planned facility near Arcadia.

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Taking stock of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus shutdown

Among the biggest losses: an accelerated nursing program.

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Djembe players performing at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

Sarasota prepares for Juneteenth celebrations

Events will feature food, music, dance, and films on June 19 and 20.

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District 4 Sarasota County Commission race: Jim DeNiro

The former police sergeant is challenging incumbent Joe Neunder.

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Bradenton Times Podcast: Eddie Speir, Congressional candidate

Coming up this Sunday: Mitch Maley is joined by Eddie Speir to talk about his campaign.

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WSLR Board of Directors to Meet June 15

WSLR+Fogartyville will hold its next Board of Directors meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place via Zoom and offers an opportunity to stay informed about the organization’s ongoing work and governance. WSLR BOARD MEETING – June 15, 2026 5:30 PM Location:

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