Episode 278: WSLR News Wed., Aug 14, 2024: Flooded residents' worries; the flood and politics; City of Sarasota Commission District 1 debate; a high-profile school board race

The historic flooding in Sarasota County last week put the spotlight on neighborhoods with homes knee-deep under water.  Ramon Lopez pays close attention to one community where the water barely reached the doorsteps. Even though those experiences were less traumatic, the challenges arising even from them look daunting. Then: The questions and outrage prompted by the Sarasota flood coincide with the primary elections next week. We have a close look at the political ripples of the disaster.  Next: More elections: Florence Fahringer reports from the last candidate forum before voters pick the next commissioner in the City of Sarasota's majority minority district. Finally: Staying with the elections - one of the highest-profile school board races in the nation could be decided next week in Sarasota. We have a close look at the three candidates.