Episode 285: WSLR News Fri., Sept. 20: NCF Student Newspaper goes independent, City Commissioner defends his record, School Board deals with staffing problems, Sarasota's Chimps in the spotlight, a first look at the Performing Arts Center design

First, we’ll hear how New College student and alumni journalists are launching an independent newspaper; next, an incumbent city commissioner answers criticisms from his challenger; then, we’ll learn how Sarasota schools are dealing with staffing shortages; next, we’ll share why a new docuseries is bringing animal rights activists back to Sarasota; and finally, we’ll get a look at early designs for a new performing arts center.