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Local news and politics program, broadcasting from Sarasota's own WSLR 96.5 LP FM, every Wednesday & Friday at 6 pm (with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon). Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or at www.WSLR.org.
Episode 379: WSLR News Wed., Sept. 10: At least 15 more years for the Van Wezel; Midnight Pass dredging; how to get a COVID booster; headwinds for Sister Cities; Sarasota clergy protest immigrant detention
WSLR News
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2 months ago
Episode 379: WSLR News Wed., Sept. 10: At least 15 more years for the Van Wezel; Midnight Pass dredging; how to get a COVID booster; headwinds for Sister Cities; Sarasota clergy protest immigrant detention
The Van Wezel’s lease on life seems to be expanding. Gretchen Cochran reports on the city’s latest plans with the historic performing arts hall.Next: Sarasota County is committing to keeping Midnight Pass open, after last year’s hurricanes blew open that inlet on Siesta Key. But that comes at a risk and cost.Then: New vaccine policies are creating confusion. Our reporter helps you understand what it now takes to get a COVID booster shot. Next: After nearly 70 years, Sister Cities International is as American as apple pie. But in today’s political environment, that people-to-people organization is facing headwinds. Our reporter talked to the diplomat who chairs the Sarasota chapter of Sister Cities about the challenges.Finally: Clergy in Sarasota are beginning weekly prayer vigils and protests against the treatment of immigrants.
WSLR News
Local news and politics program, broadcasting from Sarasota's own WSLR 96.5 LP FM, every Wednesday & Friday at 6 pm (with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon). Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or at www.WSLR.org.