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WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 25

The Progressive Page Turner, Monday 6:30 pm: ‘Motherhood Discounted’

The myth of the welfare queen vilified women caregivers who dropped out of the paid workforce. But our civilization can’t function without womens' unpaid caregiving. In her book, Carolyn McConnell looks at the historic roots and current impacts of this system.

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay Published September 25

Tampa Bay’s Congressional District 16 could be a lot less red than everyone thought

As Donald Trump’s poll numbers continue to erode, some Republicans, even in Florida, are slightly backing away from being linked to the president. Sydney Gruters is not one of them. The 44-year-old Sarasota resident is running against Democrat Kelly Kirschner and NPA candidate…

WMNF 88.5 Published September 22

Two years after Hurricane Milton: What a hurricane’s reach really means

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, brought a direct hit to Sarasota and placed Tampa Bay within the broader strike zone.

The Islander Newspaper E-Edition Wednesday, September, 23, 2026

Looking back to Helene, Milton and fall 2024

Islander photographer Jacob Merrifield piloted a drone Sept. 27, 2024, after Hurricane Helene hit Anna Maria Island with wind, rain and severe storm surge. This image shows Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach from the roundabout at Gulf Drive.

Notice for Sept. 30 issue:

Hurricane Helene hit the area two years ago, followed by Milton. How are you doing?

Last week’s question Does AMI still have a population of seasonal residents? Yes, but fewer than a decade or […]

WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 18

Librarian: Book bans continue to cause pain

After winning an Emmy, one of the protagonists of 'The Librarians' sits down with a WSLR reporter.

WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 16

Activist jiu-jitsu aims to spare bear lives

Want to save Florida black bears? Buy a hunting license, conservationists urge.

WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 11

The Progressive Page Turner: The Day the World Stops Shopping

Could we stop the destruction of the environment by curtailing our consumption? In his book, J. B. MacKinnon examines how our insatiable appetite for consumer goods is at the heart of every environmental problem.

WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 11

Bradenton Times Podcast: Kelly Kirschner, Florida congressional candidate

Coming up this Sunday: Dawn Kitterman and Mitch Maley are joined by Kelly Kirschner to discuss his campaign.

WSLR+Fogartyville Published September 09

Former Booker Elementary students and teachers reflect on 9-11

25 years later, we hear from those who were next to George W. Bush when he received the news.