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This week, Becca Hadwen takes a look at the possibility of a more powerful, popularly elected mayor in the City of Sarasota. Omar Guerrero investigates Sarasota County’s new district maps and the Commission’s latest attack on single member districts. Laura Fletcher speaks with state representative Michele Rayner about the special legislative session called by Ron DeSantis, political theatre, and Florida’s COVID policy. Finally, Yasi Bahman explores the public art master plan survey for the City of Sarasota.

This Wednesday show Omar Guerrero focuses on the Sarasota County Commission’s latest special meeting, where they chose a new district map ahead of the 2022 elections.

This week, Omar Guerrero speaks with local activists about Manatee County’s redistricting process. Becca Hadwen learns how the 1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill will affect Sarasota and Manatee. Yasi Bahman reports on the annual Visions of the Black Experience Film Festival, and Laura Fletcher closes the show with how local veterans are working for sustainability.

This week, Laura Fletcher has everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Yasi Bahman reports on Governor Ron DeSantis’s lawsuit against the federal vaccine mandate. Becca Hadwen gives a summary of the City of Sarasota’s wifi in the parks project. Last, we hear some state updates from the Florida Channel.

This Wednesday show, Omar Guerrero focuses on the Manatee County Commission’s latest discussion of its redistricting process.

This week, Omar Guerrero covers the reaction to Sarasota County’s proposed redistricting maps. Laura Fletcher talks to the Florida Department of Health about their current approach to combatting COVID-19. Last but not least, Yasi Bahman covers the opening of New College of Florida’s dock.

This week’s Wednesday episode will focus on key moments of the Sarasota Legislative Delegation meeting last week, as well as the recent environmental action event hosted by the Sarasota World Affairs Council.

In this episode, Omar Guerrero covers the local reactions to the redistricting maps approved by the Sarasota County Commission. Laura Fletcher covers the local response to COVID-19, and Yasi Bahman dives deep into the gran opening of New College of Florida's Research Dock. 

This week, Yasi Bahman reports on the charges against Kimberly Cox, who was arrested at a peaceful protest for reproductive rights in Manatee County. Laura Fletcher learns about the 2021 art season during this stage of the pandemic, and Becca Hadwen speaks with a local housing advocate about housing insecurity. John James Witte closes the show with a recap of the Sarasota County Summit on water quality.

This week, Omar Guerrero discusses the statewide mental health emergency response number set to roll out in July, and some of the obstacles it faces. Becca Hadwen provide an update of Manatee County’s emergency rental assistance program. Yasi Bahman wraps up the show with a report on the plans for the African American Art Center and Museum in Newtown.Photo by Adrian Swancar on Unsplash