Episode 326: WSLR News Fri., Feb. 28: Trucker strike; George Kruse q&a; sewage spills; economic storm

02/28/25 • 30 min

That check in the mail could take a bit longer. Truckers in Tampa and Miami hauling much of the Postal Service’s mail are on strike.

Then: George Kruse is a political survivor. The chair of the Manatee County Commission sat through a frank interview on WSLR’s The Detail, and we bring you excerpts.

Next: The Suncoast Searchlight is bowing, and we are delighted to bring you a double feature today. First, Josh Salman tells us about sewage spills during last year’s epic storm season.

Then: These same storms wrecked small businesses in this area, and that still makes economic ripples. Josh Salman of the Suncoast Searchlight brings us that story.

That check in the mail could take a bit longer. Truckers in Tampa and Miami hauling much of the Postal Service’s mail are on strike.

Then: George Kruse is a political survivor. The chair of the Manatee County Commission sat through a frank interview on WSLR’s The Detail, and we bring you excerpts.

Next: The Suncoast Searchlight is bowing, and we are delighted to bring you a double feature today. First, Josh Salman tells us about sewage spills during last year’s epic storm season.

Then: These same storms wrecked small businesses in this area, and that still makes economic ripples. Josh Salman of the Suncoast Searchlight brings us that story.

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undefined - Episode 325: WSLR News Wed., Feb. 26: Sarasota commisisoners slow down big project; resistance to The Ringling takeover; historic designation for the Purple Cow; Economic Blackout

Episode 325: WSLR News Wed., Feb. 26: Sarasota commisisoners slow down big project; resistance to The Ringling takeover; historic designation for the Purple Cow; Economic Blackout

Yesterday, Sarasota County commissioners surprised their critics and campaign donors again. In a narrow vote, they postponed a decision on a key part of a major development, prompting the developer to huddle with neighbors who are trying to stop the project. Ramon Lopez reports.

Then: The governor is setting in motion a takeover of yet another iconic institution in Sarasota. But the resistance is taking shape.

Next: Next month, City of Sarasota commissioners are expected to take key decisions regarding the future of the Purple Cow. One of them is whether to seek a historic designation for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center. Gretchen Cochran reports.

Finally: Activists are planning a nationwide economic blackout this Friday. We explain what’s behind the idea.

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undefined - Episode 327: WSLR News Wed., Mar. 5: 50501 protest in Sarasota; developer tax loophole; Project 180; flood victim, half a year later; OB/GYN crisis

Episode 327: WSLR News Wed., Mar. 5: 50501 protest in Sarasota; developer tax loophole; Project 180; flood victim, half a year later; OB/GYN crisis

Hundreds of protesters in opposition to Trump’s executive measures gathered in downtown Sarasota again yesterday.

Then: Ever heard about rent-a-cow? Developers have used this tax loophole for years, depriving counties of much-needed funding. The Suncoast Searchlight brings us that story.

Next: A non-profit in Sarasota is helping thousands of prisoners return to society, and you may be able to see their work soon on the big screen.

Then: Just after Debby, we talked to one flood victim. We revisited her more than half a year later, to see how she is doing.

Finally: If you’re pregnant it’s become increasingly hard to find medical help. A coalition has formed in Sarasota that wants to change things.