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In the wake of red tide and increased attention on sustainability efforts in the state, representative Margaret Good has responded. Project Stormwater, developed with owner of Stocking Savvy LLC, Sean Patton, will address concern over sustainable practices to protect Florida's ecosystem. "[It] will fundamentally change the way we develop in Florida," Patton says. "[It] is very environmentally friendly and fiscally low risk." On Monday, Feb. 11, Democratic representative Margaret Good made the announcement at the Landing Raquet Club, Sarasota. As of right now, the project is in its first steps. This is a preview of this Friday's installment of the Critical Times. Want to hear more? Tune in at 6:00 PM! Can't wait? Head to our archives to get more of our public affairs content.

Phosphate mining could have longstanding negative consequences in the environment and ecosystem in Manasota--and its neighboring counties, Sarasota and Charlotte. An upcoming Hot Topics Luncheon with the League of Women Voters will addresss this issue. Glenn Compton, Chairman of Manasota 88, an environmental group that oversees phosphate mining in the area, spoke to the Critical Times on phosphate mining activity in the Bradenton area. While Florida is an ideal state for extracting phosphate, he believes that the long-term affects of mining in this area will be more costly in the long term. You can listen to Compton's full length interview here. This is just one of several segments to air in the next installment of the Critical Times, this Friday at 6 p.m., with reruns on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Can't wait until then? Check out the WSLR archives!

ASALH Manasota President James B. Stewart spoke to the Critical Times about their plans for Black History Month. This year's theme is black migration. Stewart spoke on the importance of community conversation concerning Black History, which he dubs as being American History. With an upcoming conversation of black migration, ASALH wants to remain a permanent resource of Black History and culture in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. This is a full length interview of a segment in the next Critical Times. Make sure to tune in this Friday at 6:00 PM to hear this, and other local news happening in your backyard. Can't wait? Check out the archives for more!

The 4th annual Black History Month at New College of Florida is on a mission: to engage the local community to take part. The Critical Times spoke to planning committee member, and student, Mary Robertson on the events planned for this year and how academic institutions can be a source of change in their surrounding communities. The following is an extended interview of a segment that airs in the February 1st installment of the Critical Times! Want more of the Critical Times? Check out our archives!

Cathy Antunes and JIm Lampl recap the latest news of what's going on in Sarasota. From local policy to activism to Lido Pavilion, a new development plan for a bay front property, known as The Bay, and much more! The duo brush their audiences up on important issues in this community. Want more of The Detail? Tune in every Thursday at 9 AM! Head to our archives here! Make sure to read Cathy Antunes's blog on local Sarasota issues.

Conflict over the controversial leadership of Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro, has dominated headlines across the world. This international story found its way locally to Sarasota in a protest that was held in solidarity of his leadership by ANSWER Suncoast. The Critical Times spoke to the organization about their motivation to take this demonstration to the streets of this community. This is an extension of a segment that previously aired in the February 1st edition of the Critical Times. Want more? Check out the full episode in the archives!

Kate Lowman is on the Steering Committee of STOP, a civic group that aims to increase citizen approval in local government measures in the Sarasota area. She spoke to the Critical Times on their upcoming event on Monday, Feb. 4 at the next City Commission Meeting. eThis is a full length interview of a segment in the Feb. 1st installment of the Critical Times. Want more? Check out our archives!

The next installment of the Critical Times airs this Friday at 6:00 PM, with reruns on Monday at 9:30 AM. As a sneak peek, here is a full length interview with Nathan Bruemmer of ALSO Youth on FL. legislation to outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in employment. He discusses its impact locally, and how this piece of legislation needs a lot more work before it can make a difference. Want more of the Critical Times? Find us at criticaltimes.org!

Sarasota turns 100 years old in a year. Cathy Antunes speaks with Dr. Frank Castle on his upcoming book, on the founding of Sarasota. They discuss history and Sarasota's legacy. Want more of The Detail? Tune in every Saturday at 11 am for more!

The next installment of the Critical Times will be out this Friday at 6:00 PM. From MLK marches to development on Lido Pavilion, this week's show will be packed with local news happening near you. In the meanwhile, here's a sneak peek: an interview with the Executive Director of Realize Bradenton on small scale development, and its ability to build community.

On Jan. 12th, Antunes spoke with Mike Atkinson and Sylvia Babineau on development on the Lido Beach Pavilion. They reflect on the importance of the public access beach and what a new tiki bar could do to its presence. The Detail with Cathy Antunes airs Saturdays at 11 AM only on WSLR 96.5!

The Detail with Cathy Antunes is free to listen to at any time! On Jan. 19th, Antunes spoke with local activist and founder of Newtown Nation, Lou Murray. The two reflect on local activism and the significance of people power in the work that they do. Want more of The Detail? The Detail with Cathy Antunes airs every Saturday at 11 AM on WSLR 96.5!

The Detail with Cathy Antunes featuring a discussion of the Planning Commission Meeting that will determine what exactly is going to be built at Stickney Point and US-41.

The Critical Times with Giulia Heyward. Grassroots politics and local activism. This show includes Sarasota Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner's discussion of Florida's election recount, Sarasota County Schools' welcome of Jeff Maultbsy as their new C.O.O., Dennis Maley's Manatee News Update, and Top of the News Hour from Surreal News.

The Detail is hosted by Cathy Antunes with guest posts from other community contributors.  Ever walk into a voting booth, look at the local races, and feel like you didn’t know as much as you wanted to know?  Listen to The Detail and you’ll know more. This week, Cathy Antunes spoke with Associate Editor at Sarasota Magazine, Cooper Levey-Baker. Levey-Baker is a local organizer who has previously spent time working with the Barack Obama campaign. He spoke with Antunes on the upcoming Sarasota general election and its "bloated ballot" including the history on special interest groups and the interesting background behind amendments and initiatives that will see on November 6th.

The General Election will take place on Nov. 6, 2018. Until then, WSLR  is bringing you comprehensive election coverage from our public affairs programming. Cathy Antunes has spoken with several community members on the upcoming ballot, from charter amendments to local initiatives, on her show The Detail. Have you ever walked into a voting booth and felt as if you didn't know as much as you should? Well have a listen!  

The Critical Times sat down with all 8 candidates for the Sarasota County School Board. Two of these seats will be decided in the August 28th primary. Be an educated voter. Full interviews can be found here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sarasotamatters.

The Critical Times sat down with all 8 candidates for the Sarasota County School Board.  Two of these seats will be decided in the August 28th primary.   Be an educated voter.   Full interviews can be found here:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sarasotamatters.

Gavette has been a member of the Pine View School Pine View Association (PTO equivalent) for 10 years, a parent liaison, a homeroom parent and participant on Pine View’s Shared Decision-Making Team. She also has served on the Pine View School Advisory Council for 10 years.  She sat down last week in the WSLR Studios to talk with Cathy Antunes on The Detail.

On July 26th, The Detail welcomed School Board Candidate Nick Guy to the WSLR studios.  Guy is challenging incumbent Bridget Ziegler for the District 1 School Board Seat.  The School Board race is nonpartisan and all voters are eligible to vote.  As there are only two candidates running, this race will be determined in August.  Election Day is August 28th.

On July 19th, The Detail welcomed School Board Candidate Jane Goodwin to the WSLR studios.  Jane currently serves on the Sarasota School Board and is seeking re-election this year.  She has three challengers.  The primary election will be held on August 28th.  If any candidate receives more that 50% of the vote in August they will win the seat on the School Board.   If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, the top two vote-getters will appear on your ballot in November.

In this week's Critical Times, WSLR intern Giulia Heyward takes a look at the upcoming  County Commission race in Sarasota County.   In this episode you will hear from Lourdes Ramirez, Mike Cosentino, Wesley Beggs, Alexandra Coe and Christian Ziegler.

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