Episode 447: WSLR News Fri., July 3: Airbnb and Byron Donalds; employees take over roofing business; Treatment First ripples; oyster bed restoration; turtle recovery episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 29 MIN

Episode 447: WSLR News Fri., July 3: Airbnb and Byron Donalds; employees take over roofing business; Treatment First ripples; oyster bed restoration; turtle recovery

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Today, WSLR News is going underwater, with a report on turtle rehab at Mote Marine and another one about restoring oyster beds in the Manatee River. But before that, we have a report on how the world’s biggest vacation rental company is helping fund Byron Donald’s campaign for governor. Then, we bring you a story about a small business owner who takes the unusual step of passing on his company to employees. Next: The Trump administration is switching its approach to tackling homelessness from “Housing First” to “Treatment First”. Our reporter gathers local reactions.

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