Episode 423: WSLR News Wed., Mar. 25: Sheriff vs sheriff; No Kings Day events; student protest policy; Van Wezel floodproofing; traffic calming; Control Growth Now award

Grady Judd has been an advocate of strict immigration enforcement. That’s why the Polk County Sheriff surprised many last week when he announced he would advocate with the Trump administration for a slowdown in mass deportations. Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman does not think much of Judd’s initiative. Ramon Lopez has that story.Next: Expect thousands of opponents of the Trump agenda to rally this Saturday along the Suncoast for another “No Kings Day”. Ed James III has a preview of local events.Then: The Sarasota School Board approved a new student protest policy. Ramon Lopez reports.Then: So the City of Sarasota committed to safeguarding the historic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. But that’s a quite complex undertaking, and it’s not happening overnight. Gretchen Cochran talked to a city engineer.Next: Traffic calming in neighborhoods is high on the City of Sarasota’s agenda. Rhatia Murphy reports.Finally: Kelly Franklin and Ron Kashden’s community organizing has made an impact. This weekend, the Sarasota power couple was recognized for that.