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Hundreds protest against Fauci in Sarasota

1 week ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

Thousands listen to his talk at the Van Wezel. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: April 16, 2025Host: Dr. Anthony Fauci was the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases until 2022, during Trump’s first administration. As such, he was one of the most visible figures of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota and Manatee home prices decline sharply

1 week ago | wslr.org | Derek Gilliam

The once-hot Southwest Florida real estate market is now worst in the nation. By Derek GilliamOriginal Air Date: April 16, 2025Host: Home values in Sarasota and Manatee counties are falling faster than almost anywhere else in the country. This signals a sharp reversal in one of the nation’s most overheated housing markets and raises concerns about the broader economic health of the Suncoast. Derek Gilliam with the Suncoast Searchlight reports. Derek Gilliam: Angie Ramos is concerned.
David Kotok: Tough times ahead for county, city budgets

1 week 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.
New College fires asylum-seeking professor

3 weeks ago | wslr.org | Alice Herman

Chinese teacher gets the boot because of a new Florida law. By Alice Herman/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: April 2, 2025Host: A professor at New College of Florida was abruptly fired this month under a new state law that restricts public universities from employing individuals from certain countries, including China, Cuba, Iran, Russia and Venezuela. Alice Herman with the Suncoast Searchlight has the story.
Students and alumni resurrect New College's newspaper

3 weeks ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

Now an independent non-profit, the Old School Catalyst aims to pick up where the New College Catalyst left off. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: April 2, 2025Host: This Friday—more than two years since the small liberal arts college in Sarasota was taken over by the state government, and after 16 months of planning and preparing—the independent version of the New College student newspaper is ready to launch. We talked to the editor-in-chief of the Old School Catalyst to get the scoop.
DOGE fires speaker, forcing Sarasota World Affairs Council to scramble

3 weeks ago | wslr.org | Alex Lieberman

The US Institute of Peace expert was scheduled to speak about how to avoid a collision between the U.S. and China. By Alex LiebermanOriginal Air Date: April 2, 2025Host: Ripples from the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency, otherwise known as DOGE, were felt locally again last week when a speaker who was supposed to lecture at Sarasota World Affairs Council (SWAC) was laid off and had to cancel. WSLR News intern Alex Lieberman has more.
'Women of Resistance' move from canvass to stage

3 weeks ago | wslr.org | Alex Lieberman

Originally a series of paintings, the WWII-inspired idea transforms to dance. By Alex LiebermanOriginal Air Date: March 28, 2025Host: A series of paintings by local artist Vicki Chelf of women who defied fascists during World War 2 has inspired a dance performance. WSLR News report Alex Lieberman has more on that.
Manatee homeowners' association uproots microforest

4 weeks ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

The previous board wanted the arboretum. The newly-elected one does not. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: March 26, 2025Host: Microforests help with cooling, with flood prevention, and with carbon sequestration. One homeowners’ association in suburban Manatee County liked the idea so much it raised tens of thousands of dollars to help plant one. But then a new board was elected, and this week, it had the three-year old microforest ripped out. We are trying to go to the root of this.
Farmworker group seeks new allies

4 weeks ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

Amid tough political climate, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers tours Florida cities. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: March 26, 2025Host: Nelly Rodríguez has picked asparagus, fruit and cucumber in Michigan, tomato, bell peppers and eggplant in Florida, and she has worked in restaurants in Immokalee off-season to make it possible to stay involved with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers when there are no harvests and farm jobs.
Protesters have pro-immigrant message to pro-deportation panelists

1 month ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

One demonstrator explains why New College students’ involvement seems sparse. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: March 21, 2025Host: While the three panelists inside the New College auditorium were in line over their ideas on immigration, dissent was expressed outside the venue. The WSLR news team was there. Johannes Werner: Some 300 protesters lined up along both sides of Bay Shore Road to greet motorcades and the three politicos inside with cries of “shame” and chants.