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In this Wednesday edition, Omar Guerrero gives a play by play account of the last meeting of the Charter Review Committee for the City of Sarasota. 

Vana Prewitt investigates the nursing shortage. Feel free to edit it for the description as needed.

In today’s program, Vana Prewitt reports on the current state of the nursing shortage. Omar Guerrero explores the groups pushing for the repeal of single member districts. Allison Housh has an update on local politics, and I learn the potential consequences of a bill regulating discussions of gender and sexual orientation in classrooms.

In this Wednesday Edition, Omar Guerrero covers Manatee County Commissioners' recent discussion on Affordable Housing.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.

This week, Vana Prewitt learns about two new mental health centers. Omar Guerrero speaks to the recipient of the Youth of the Year Award from the Boys and Girls Club. Last, Becca Hadwen turns to Tallahassee where legislators consider restrictions on teaching history, gender, and sexual orientation.

This week, Becca Hadwen learns about the upcoming referendum on single member districts and what it means for the Fall’s county commission races. Omar Guerrero speaks with Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner about preparing for the March 8th Special Election. Then, we hear an update on the state legislative session from the Florida Channel.

This week, Becca Hadwen reports on the Sarasota County Commission’s latest move in expanding mental health services. Laura Fletcher speaks with an organizer about how COVID-19 continues to impact people experiencing houselessness in Bradenton. Omar Guerrero learns about the Sarasota County School Board’s new public comment rules. Vana Prewitt closes today’s program with a look at what new sculpture may come to Downtown Sarasota.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.

For this Wednesday edition, Omar Guerrero reports on the latest Charter Review Committee meeting for the City of Sarasota. 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.

This week, I take you to the kick-off event for a new coalition rallying people to stand up for public schools. Omar Guerrero covers the City of Sarasota’s latest decision regarding Paul Thorpe Park. Last, Laura Fletcher previews a vaccine for people with disabilities.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.

In this special edition of the Critical Times, Omar Guerrero covers key moments from Amy Weintraub's recent talk on Reproductive Rights in Florida.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.