Lowrider clubs thrive in Manatee County But an El Grito celebration in Bradenton gets cut short by police. Read Article »
City of Sarasota pitches independent parks district At a city-county meeting, the city floats a plan to fund its parks. Read Article »
Sarasota schools’ enrollment drops faster than expected The additional decline in student numbers has financial consequences for the district. Read Article »
Uthmeier demands Sarasota schools fire a teacher Without verification, the Florida Attorney General alleges Pine View teacher bullied a conservative student. Read Article »
Healthy Living Hour – RN Cynthia Butler Running for FL House Charlotte County The mother, grandmother, and registered nurse and was a union leader. She has been advocating for her patients for 22 years and now is running for state house to advocate for her community. Read Article »
This Week in Local Government On Wednesday, Sarasota Commissioners will weigh whether to grant a rezone for two key parts of the Lakewood Ranch Southeast megaproject. Both the Manatee County Commission and the City of North Port Council are expected to adopt a data center moratorium this week. Read Article »
Public Notice: WSLR, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting, September 21, 2026 The regular monthly meeting of the WSLR, Inc. Board of Directors will be held Monday, September 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public. Read Article »
Librarian: Book bans continue to cause pain After winning an Emmy, one of the protagonists of ‘The Librarians’ sits down with a WSLR reporter. Read Article »
School board grants Terry Connor big bonus The recognition of the superintendent’s achievements comes amid turbulent times. Read Article »
