Episode 267: WSLR News Fri., July 5: Lessons from Invest 90L; Historic Newtown wins another award; Sarasota Charter Review Board races

A weather system called Invest 90L brought a 1,000-year rain event to Sarasota two weeks ago. WSLR reporter Florence Fahringer talks to experts about lessons learned. Then: A new study by Sarasota researchers links the intensity and duration of Red Tide to human activity. We talk to the lead researcher behind the study, about consequences this may have. Next: Sarasota's historically African American neighborhood was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. And now Newtown is getting more recognition. Ramon Lopez reports. Then: The Sarasota County Charter Review Board may be an obscure institution, but it's been the site of epic struggles between developers and grassroots movements. Now, 14 candidates of all political colors are running for six open seats on the Charter Review Board, and we have a roundup for you.