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2 days ago | 
wslr.org | Johannes Werner
The all-Republican commission commiserates about DOGE failure to shrink government, but does not vote on Bob McCann’s proposal. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: June 4, 2025Host: Home prices on the Suncoast are dropping at the fastest rate since the 2007 crash, and the time homes for sale are on the market before they get sold is at record levels. In other words: The next real estate crisis is here.
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2 days ago | 
wslr.org | Johannes Werner
The investor-owned monopoly argues consumers must bear the cost of rising power needs. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: June 4, 2025Host: Florida Power & Light has asked state regulators to give it what would be the by far biggest electricity base rate hike ever in Florida. It could even be the largest in U.S. history, adding an average $200 to your annual power bill on a permanent basis.
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4 days ago | 
metal.de | Johannes Werner
Während die Ankündigung einer NEVERMORE-Reunion durch Jeff Loomis und Van Williams Anfang des Jahres bei einigen für geiferndes Sabbern, bei anderen für Stirnrunzeln sorgte – wie soll das ohne den zu früh verstorbenen Sänger und Poeten Warrel Dane überhaupt funktionieren? – sind sich sicher alle darüber einig, dass die Band aus Seattle seit nunmehr 14 Jahren schmerzlich vermisst wird.
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1 week ago | 
wslr.org | Johannes Werner
Ending a crusade begun by his predecessor, the Sarasota County Commission chair makes peace with non-profits. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: May 30, 2025Host: During his last two years as Sarasota County commissioner, then-Chair Mike Moran undertook a one-man crusade to remake the county’s funding process for childcare, mental health, homeless, and other social services.
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1 week ago | 
metal.de | Johannes Werner
“Pergament knistert, Staub liegt in der Luft und uralte Folianten ringen funkelnd um Aufmerksamkeit. Welche Wunder gibt es hier zu entdecken?”, fragte der geschätzte Stefan Wolfsbrunn vor fünf Jahren in der Review zu “Arcanes & Sortilèges” richtigerweise. Nicht ganz so geheimbündlerisch-mysteriös – wenngleich immer noch verdammt episch – geben sich DARKENHÖLD auf ihrem neuen Album “Le Fléau Du Rocher”.
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1 week ago | 
wslr.org | Johannes Werner
3,000 signatures to keep the historic performing arts center did not sway the Purple Ribbon Committee. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: May 28, 2025Host: The originator of keepthevanwezel.com submitted 3,000 signatures. But at its meeting on Tuesday, the panel that will make recommendations to the City of Sarasota—the owner of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall—moved into the opposite direction. Roger Dehus: It is not obsolete in any way, shape or form.
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1 week ago | 
wslr.org | Johannes Werner
According to a new report, the school’s graduation rate is at 40%—an all-time low. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: May 28, 2025Host: Faculty and staff at New College have been complaining about a lack of transparency by their leadership when it comes to enrollment and retention numbers. At a special board meeting on Wednesday, the new provost presented to the trustees the accountability report the honors college will provide to the state panel that oversees public universities.
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1 week ago | 
wslr.org | Johannes Werner |Tom Walker
Residents urged them to reject the project. The commissioners listened. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: May 28, 2025Host: Amid the devastation that will come with big new development, Sarasota County’s oldest rural community celebrated a small victory. Ramon Lopez has this story. Ramon Lopez: Tall cellphone towers continue to be erected in area acreage.
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2 weeks ago | 
wslr.org | Johannes Werner
Critics call out lack of transparency, possible violation of Sunshine Law. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: May 21, 2025Host: Yesterday, in a tight 3-2 vote, the Manatee County School Board fired Dr. Jason Wysong. The sudden and surprising way the superintendent’s termination came about, in just one special meeting without clear advance notice, has prompted calls to investigate possible Sunshine Law violations. In Wysong’s termination, school board member Charlie Kennedy played a key role.
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2 weeks ago | 
metal.de | Johannes Werner |Johannes Werner Redakteur
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