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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.

1 month ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner |Tom Walker

At least nine demonstrations take place in and around Sarasota on May 1 and May 3. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: April 30, 2025Host: In the United States, May Day is usually eclipsed by Labor Day when it comes to rallies. But this year, there is a flurry of activity in this area on May 1, and the following Saturday, May 3. That’s thanks to the 50501 movement organizing protests nationwide against what they see as executive overreach by the Trump administration.

1 month ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner |Tom Walker

Sarasota County Commission not only approves a proposal that mainly benefits a Neal Communities project but also scrap county’s own road plans. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: April 25, 2025Host: After some recent pushback against developers by the Sarasota County Commission, it looked like “back to normal” on Wednesday.

1 month ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner |Tom Walker

The bond market expert says municipalities will be more on their own, predicts tax and service fee hikes. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: April 16, 2025Host: Hard times are likely ahead for the ability to borrow for the City of Sarasota, Manatee County and all the other municipalities on the Suncoast. That’s a prediction by bond expert David Kotok.

2 months ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner |Tom Walker

Pro-immigrant protesters will rally outside. Meanwhile, students feel their voices are going unheard. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: March 19, 2025Host: Tomorrow morning, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Homan will appear on New College’s “Socratic Stage”. He will do so together with Chad Wolf, acting Homeland Security Secretary during the first Trump term, and with Governor Ron DeSantis. The three hardliners will discuss immigration.