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Published August 26Angie Nixon won, but not in Sarasota
The US Senate candidate lost Sarasota by one of the largest margins in the state. WSLR gauges local Democrats' reactions to her landslide win.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published August 26Sarasota voters change direction of the school board
But - ending culture wars aside - what’s next for the newly liberal board?
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published August 26Sarasota Democratic Party chair reacts to primaries
David Dean talks with WSLR's Ramon Lopez about recent wins and coming challenges.
WSLR+Fogartyville
Published August 26New Sarasota County Administration Center opens its doors
The $100 million move from downtown draws both praise and criticism.
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Published August 25Sarasota theater loses grant for refusing to sign anti-DEI clause
The Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota refused to sign an anti-DEI clause, forfeiting a $40,000 grant from the county.
WMNF 88.5
Published August 25The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 25, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The small Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota said signing a contract with the county could force the theater to change its programming.
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Published August 19Report states Florida’s disaster-recovery funding might be at risk
A new Florida Policy Institute (FPI) report indicates the state’s disaster-recovery efforts might be at risk of losing funding. Counties like Monroe, Lee, Bay, Taylor and Sarasota are predicted to be the most affected. FPI identified two potential threats: Florida ballot’s…
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Published August 19Sarasota and Manatee county primary election results via WSLR News
A near-sweep for Democrats on the Sarasota School Board and the end of the Manatee County grassroots rebellion.
I Love the Burg
Published August 17Allegiant announces new St. Pete-Boston flights, plus Sarasota-Providence route
Two affordable new northeast travel routes are coming to the area, thanks to Allegiant. The airline today announced a slew of new spring 2027 routes, including direct flights from St. […]
Osprey Observer
Published July 28Behind the Scenes: How the Osprey Observer Comes to Life Every Month
Ever wondered how thousands of physical newspapers end up in your mailbox every month? Join us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look inside the Venice Print Center to see how the Osprey Observer goes from digital files on a computer screen to fresh, ink-on-paper news delivered…
St Pete Catalyst
Published July 02Intelligence Ventures to launch accelerator program
The initiative, which will begin its first cohort in September, is a 10-week program.