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In this weeks episode of The Critical Time's Week in Review, Omar Guerrero starts us off with an exploration of Sarasota's 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and Bernadette Nwokeji interviews county commission candidate Fred Atkins. Then, Rhiannon Hanlon unpacks local reactions to the "Don't Say Gay" Bill, and Basil Pursley discusses an unexpected connection between puppetry and climate change. 

In this edition of The Critical Times' Week in Review, Becca Hadwen details the police killing of Jeremiah Evans, and Omar Guerrero unpacks the recently approved "sit-lie" ordinance. Then, Allison Housh gives us a news update, while Becca closes the show with a preview of a local theatre production that tackles topics of racial and religious injustice. 

In this Wednesday Edition, Omar Guerrero provides a play by play of the SRQ Commission's discussion of important changes to the City Charter.

In this Friday edition of The Critical Times' Week in Review, Omar Guerrero takes the lead as he speaks to a local community educator looking to fuse mediation and comic books, and then he covers the City Commission's take on the tree ordinance. Finally, we'll hear from two highschool students intiating change in their communities through organizing climate strikes. 

In this episode, Omar Guerrero gives us coverage of the ongoing city commission charter review. Allison Housh follows with an update on state and local government actions, and Becca Hadwen reviews the advancements of the Sarasota County mental health district. Finally, get a preview of an upcoming film premiering at the Sarasota Film Festival. 

In this episode of the Critical Times' Week in Review, Omar Guerrero starts us off with coverage of a local environmental action summit, and Becca Hadwen dives deep into the Poetry Life Festival. Finally, Bernadette Nowokeji details All Faiths Food Bank's Walk to End Summer Hunger. 

In this episode, Vana Prewitt explores the local effects of the housing crisis, and Becca Hadwen details Manatee County's proposed solutions. Becca also interviews the organizer of a local supply drive for Ukraine, and attends a press conference detailing recently passed bills in the state legislature. 

In this Wednesday Edition, Omar Guerrero covers local reactions to the election results of the single member districts charter referendum.Keep up with the Critical Times on Facebook (@CriticalTimesSRQ), Instagram (@wslr_criticaltimes), or our website (criticaltimes.org). You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter on our website.

Vana Prewitt reports on the local housing crisis. Becca Hadwen speaks with Mike Cosentino about his run for the Sarasota County Commission. Omar Guerrero has information on the March 8th elections.

Vana Prewitt reports on state legislation threatening to residents of long-term care facilities. Becca Hadwen learns about a voters’ rights rally in honor of a local civil rights icon. Arlene Sweeting attends an event for gubernatorial candidate Annette Taddeo. And Omar Guerrero brings us the latest on the City of Sarasota’s tree policies.Keep up with the Critical Times on Facebook (@CriticalTimesSRQ), Instagram (@wslr_criticaltimes), or our website (criticaltimes.org). You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter on our website.