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WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 18In these elections, party lines are blurring
Democratic candidate fields Republican supporters — among them a sitting county commissioner and a former Congressman.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 18Sarasota audiences react to WBCN documentary
Our reporter asked Burns Court moviegoers what they thought of 'The Airwaves Belong to the People'.
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 18Comic mystery “Four Old Broads” opens at Venice Theatre
Sometimes the best way to celebrate life is simply to laugh. Venice Theatre’s production of “Four Old Broads” — a comic mystery by award-winning playwright, actor, director and theater advocate Leslie Kimbell — is now playing through Sunday, Oct. 11, in the theater’s temporary…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 17More Than Just Teeth
DR. JILL MORRIS founded World Class Dentistry in Sarasota in 1987 to create a haven where advanced science, artistry and whole-body wellness intersect. Nearly four decades later, the practice has evolved into a multi-generational enterprise where her husband and three children…
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 16Family Fest returns to the Van Wezel with Asolo Rep’s take on ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’
Celebrate the back-to-school season at the Van Wezel’s annual Family Fest, a free, one-day celebration featuring live performances, literacy activities, food trucks, games, a photo booth and more. Back by popular demand, Family Fest will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16Sarasota African American Culture Center takes first permitting step
The proposed complex at the heart of Newtown would offer exhibition and event space, classrooms and more.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16Manasota Beach Road expansion opponents get their day in court
The project’s primary challenger has requested a delay, citing a ‘humanly impossible’ timeline.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16‘This is a constitutional amendment. It better be perfect’
A county commissioner, a think tank analyst, and a proponent of the measure discussed Amendment 3 on WSLR's Talk of the Town.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16Activist jiu-jitsu aims to spare bear lives
Want to save Florida black bears? Buy a hunting license, conservationists urge.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 16Suncoast Women of Action will celebrate leaders this Saturday
The nine 'Women Leading with a Purpose' are being honored for driving positive change.
WMNF 88.5
Published September 14The Scoop: Mon. Sep. 14, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Preliminary approval for the expansion of Palmer Ranch East was granted, amidst controversy over unconstrained growth.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published September 13This Week in Local Government
In a joint meeting Friday, Sarasota county and city commissioners will discuss stormwater management, transit, parks, and Amendment 3. On Wednesday, city planners will hold pre-application conferences for the African American Cultural & Arts Center and for a workforce housing…