Episode 427: WSLR News Fri., Apr. 24: New College master plan challenge; school board candidates: DeWitt, Brandt; Regional Scan; Bending the Arc episode artwork

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Episode 427: WSLR News Fri., Apr. 24: New College master plan challenge; school board candidates: DeWitt, Brandt; Regional Scan; Bending the Arc

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In August, New College will be facing hearings before a state administrative judge over its campus plans, tree cutting, and more. Six neighbors have petitioned the state to look into what they believe are violations of plans and rules.Then: We continue our dive into the District 1 race for Sarasota School Board. Today, we will have a close look at candidate Teresa DeWitt and Heidi Brandt.Next: Research to mitigate Red Tide is blooming in Sarasota. Will it make a difference in the next outbreak? Suncoast Searchlight tries to find answers. Then: Every three years, one of the biggest funders of non-profits in this region is going through a deep listening exercise. We’ll tell you what 1,500 people on the Suncoast said were their biggest concerns.Finally: A group of Sarasota and Manatee high school students is learning about history where it happened: In Selma, Alabama.

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