Episode 268: WSLR News Wed., July 10, 2024: Picking cultural winners and losers; Piney Point settlement; Venice compromise

On Wednesday, the Sarasota County Commissioners disregarded funding recommendations by outside experts, and instead picked winners and losers among cultural organizations, by singling out three  organizations - including WSLR-Fogartyville - for defunding. Then: When the watchdog is asleep, wake it up. That's what five environmental organizations did after the Piney Point disaster in 2021. Now they reached a settlement with the State of Florida. Next: Days after her husband's disastrous performance during the presidential debate, the First Lady was on the campaign trail in Tampa, to talk to military families. Tyler Oldano reports. Then: After it allowed Pat Neal to build a shopping center and neighbors sued, the Venice City Council is now hoping to forge a compromise between developer and resident interests in how it applies the code. Ramon Lopez reports. Then, St. Petersburg is going electric with its city buses. Chris Young with partner station WMNF reports. Finally, the Sarasota Hospital Board has a crowded field of candidates, as it is subject to a culture war playing out within the Republican Party. A League of Women Voters panel tomorrow in Venice promises new insights.