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by WSLR Staff

Local news and information for Sarasota

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  1. Critical Times Preview: Representative Margaret Good Announces Stormwater Project

    In the wake of red tide and increased attention on sustainability efforts in the state, representative Margaret Good has responded. Project Stormwater, developed with owner of Stocking Savvy LLC, Sean Patton, will address concern over sustainable practices to protect Florida’s ecosystem. “[It]…

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  2. Local ASALH chapter opens dialogue on black migration for Black History Month

    ASALH Manasota President James B. Stewart spoke to the Critical Times about their plans for Black History Month. This year’s theme is black migration. Stewart spoke on the importance of community conversation concerning Black History, which he dubs as being American History. With an upcoming...

  3. New College of Florida’s Black History Month Seeks to Engage Local Community

    The 4th annual Black History Month at New College of Florida is on a mission: to engage the local community to take part. The Critical Times spoke to planning committee member, and student, Mary Robertson on the events planned for this year and how academic institutions can be a source of change…

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  4. Cathy Antunes recaps the biggest issues in Sarasota

    Cathy Antunes and JIm Lampl recap the latest news of what’s going on in Sarasota. From local policy to activism to Lido Pavilion, a new development plan for a bay front property, known as The Bay, and much more! The duo brush their audiences up on important issues in this community. Want more of...

  5. International headlines over leadership in Venezuela make its way to Sarasota

    Conflict over the controversial leadership of Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro, has dominated headlines across the world. This international story found its way locally to Sarasota in a protest that was held in solidarity of his leadership by ANSWER Suncoast. The Critical Times spoke to the...

  6. Kate Lowman on Increased Citizen Approval in Local Government Measures

    Kate Lowman is on the Steering Committee of STOP, a civic group that aims to increase citizen approval in local government measures in the Sarasota area. She spoke to the Critical Times on their upcoming event on Monday, Feb. 4 at the next City Commission Meeting. e This is a full length…

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  7. Critical Times Preview: Nathan Bruemmer on FL. legislation to outlaw LGBT discrimination in employment

    The next installment of the Critical Times airs this Friday at 6:00 PM, with reruns on Monday at 9:30 AM. As a sneak peek, here is a full length interview with Nathan Bruemmer of ALSO Youth on FL. legislation to outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in employment. He discusses its impact locally, and how...

  8. Sarasota turns 100 years old in 2021 on The Detail with Cathy Antunes

    Sarasota turns 100 years old in a year. Cathy Antunes speaks with Dr. Frank Castle on his upcoming book, on the founding of Sarasota. They discuss history and Sarasota’s legacy. Want more of The Detail? Tune in every Saturday at 11 am for more!

  9. Critical Times Preview: Community Building through Small Scale Development

    The next installment of the Critical Times will be out this Friday at 6:00 PM. From MLK marches to development on Lido Pavilion, this week’s show will be packed with local news happening near you. In the meanwhile, here’s a sneak peek: an interview with the Executive Director of Realize Bradenton...

  10. The Detail with Cathy Antunes breaks down what’s at stake with new development on Lido Pavilion

    On Jan. 12th, Antunes spoke with Mike Atkinson and Sylvia Babineau on development on the Lido Beach Pavilion. They reflect on the importance of the public access beach and what a new tiki bar could do to its presence. The Detail with Cathy Antunes airs Saturdays at 11 AM only on WSLR 96.5!

  11. WSLR tackles local activism and people power on The Detail with Cathy Antunes

    The Detail with Cathy Antunes is free to listen to at any time! On Jan. 19th, Antunes spoke with local activist and founder of Newtown Nation, Lou Murray. The two reflect on local activism and the significance of people power in the work that they do. Want more of The Detail? The Detail with…

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  12. The Detail 11.15.2018 Podcast

    The Detail with Cathy Antunes featuring a discussion of the Planning Commission Meeting that will determine what exactly is going to be built at Stickney Point and US-41.

  13. The Critical Times 11.16.2018 Podcast

    The Critical Times with Giulia Heyward. Grassroots politics and local activism. This show includes Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner's discussion of Florida's election recount, Sarasota County Schools' welcome of Jeff Maultbsy as their new C.O.O., Dennis Maley's Manatee News Update, and...

  14. Your Guide to the Upcoming November Ballot from the Detail with Cathy Antunes

    The Detail is hosted by Cathy Antunes with guest posts from other community contributors. Ever walk into a voting booth, look at the local races, and feel like you didn’t know as much as you wanted to know? Listen to The Detail and you’ll know more. This week, Cathy Antunes spoke with Associate...

  15. Your November Ballot from The Detail with Cathy Antunes

    The General Election will take place on Nov. 6, 2018. Until then, WSLR is bringing you comprehensive election coverage from our public affairs programming. Cathy Antunes has spoken with several community members on the upcoming ballot, from charter amendments to local initiatives, on her show The...

  16. Sarasota School Board Candidates

    The Critical Times sat down with all 8 candidates for the Sarasota County School Board. Two of these seats will be decided in the August 28th primary. Be an educated voter. Full interviews can be found here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sarasotamatters.

  17. Sarasota School Board Candidates on Critical Times

    The Critical Times sat down with all 8 candidates for the Sarasota County School Board. Two of these seats will be decided in the August 28th primary. Be an educated voter. Full interviews can be found here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sarasotamatters.

  18. Meet School Board Candidate Pamela Gavette

    Gavette has been a member of the Pine View School Pine View Association (PTO equivalent) for 10 years, a parent liaison, a homeroom parent and participant on Pine View’s Shared Decision-Making Team. She also has served on the Pine View School Advisory Council for 10 years. She sat down last week…

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  19. Meet School Board Candidate Nick Guy

    On July 26th, The Detail welcomed School Board Candidate Nick Guy to the WSLR studios. Guy is challenging incumbent Bridget Ziegler for the District 1 School Board Seat. The School Board race is nonpartisan and all voters are eligible to vote. As there are only two candidates running, this race...

  20. Meet School Board Candidate Jane Goodwin

    On July 19th, The Detail welcomed School Board Candidate Jane Goodwin to the WSLR studios. Jane currently serves on the Sarasota School Board and is seeking re-election this year. She has three challengers. The primary election will be held on August 28th. If any candidate receives more that 50%…

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  21. Critical Times – Week of July 27, 2018

    In this week's Critical Times, WSLR intern Giulia Heyward takes a look at the upcoming County Commission race in Sarasota County. In this episode you will hear from Lourdes Ramirez, Mike Cosentino, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler.

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