WSLR-LP (Sarasota, FL)

1 week ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

Also absent from next year’s budget: Money for New College takeovers, and for land preservation. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: June 18, 2025Host: Late this Monday, the Florida Legislature approved a budget. It’s now in the hands of the governor, after using his line-item veto power, to approve it. In Sarasota-Manatee, rather than what’s in the budget, the biggest excitement and dismay was about what’s not in it.

2 weeks ago | wslr.org | Kara Newhouse

State troopers use Flock license plate screening during Operation Tidal Wave. By Kara Newhouse/Suncoast SearchlightOriginal Air Date: June 13, 2025Host: Amid a statewide immigration crackdown, Florida Highway Patrol has tapped into a vast private surveillance network. The aim: Search for locations where vehicles of interest are frequently spotted. Suncoast Searchlight obtained search logs, and Kara Newhouse reports.

2 weeks ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

In WSLR interview, Sarah Parker also speaks about her expectations for upcoming local demonstrations. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: June 13, 2025Host: Sarah Parker is the president and one of the organizers behind Voices of Florida, the Sarasota-based political organization that has worked prominently on constitutional petition drives in Florida. She spent the weekend in Los Angeles providing medical help to protesters. Lew Lorrini caught up with her on Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

Historical marker, throwback jerseys honor segregation-era Negro League team. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: June 13, 2025Host: During Segregation, the Bradenton Nine Devils played in the Florida Negro League, to little public acclaim. They have had little public recognition since, but now, the team is being honored with a game and a historical marker at the home of the Bradenton Marauders this Saturday.

2 weeks ago | wslr.org | Johannes Werner

Organizers hope to welcome folks from beyond Newtown at the festivities. By Johannes WernerOriginal Air Date: June 13, 2025Host: This Thursday, June 19, is Juneteenth. It’s been a federal holiday since 2021, but the organizers of the celebrations in Sarasota moved the party to this weekend. To be precise: Saturday. We have the details.