Episode 279: WSLR News Fri., Aug 16: Sarasota's lacking stormwater system; big sewage spill; three city executives resign; another New College lawsuit

The historic flooding in Sarasota County put our plumbing to the test. The stormwater system, that is. The county's plumber-in-chief is Spencer Anderson. WSLR reporter Mark Warriner had a chance to interview the public works director. More plumbing: The City of Sarasota has been the poster boy of good behavior when it comes to wastewater treatment. But two weeks ago, that advanced treatment plant spilled close to 18 million gallons during Tropical Storm Debby. We have the story. Staying with the City of Sarasota: Three key figures in the city government just announced their resignations. Ramon Lopez reports. Finally: Three professors teaching at Florida universities sued the state legislature over what they say is overreach into the public higher education system. A Sarasota group and a New College teacher are playing key roles in that lawsuit, as Florence Fahringer reports.