Episode 444: WSLR News Wed., June 24: Protect Siesta Key endorsement; Julie London; administrative review; Bridget Ziegler; laughter yoga

Being seen as tied to developers is a big no-no in this election cycle. One of the most active anti big-development groups in Sarasota County just endorsed one candidate, and it’s being taken to task for it. Next: Julie London is the sole Democrat in this election cycle running for a seat in the Sarasota County Commission. We have a profile. Then: Even though it seems wildly unpopular, the development project known as 1899 Fruitville is advancing fast through the approval process the City of Sarasota has in place for downtown. Our reporter explains how the process called “administrative review” works. Next: Change is afoot at the Sarasota School Board in the upcoming elections. Two powerful drivers of pandemic-era school politics will be gone or barely be visible after Aug.18. We put the focus on Bridget Ziegler and Moms for Liberty. Finally: Laughter yoga is no joke, as our reporter learned.