Episode 286: WSLR News Fri., Sept 27, 2024: Hurricane Helene damage; storm surge; Bob Graham's planning legacy; Alpert vs. Kashden

Hurricane Helene sideswiped us at a good distance in the Gulf. But that's little consolation to thousands of barrier island residents here who suffered flooding from a historic storm surge. We have a first damage assessment. Next: WSLR News reporter Florence Fahringer puts the focus on the storm surge, talking to victims and experts. Then: An environmental group lauds the achievements of former Governor Bob Graham for planning in Florida. That nostalgic view of past achievements contrasts with recent and current trends in planning in the state, as WSLR reporter Noah Vinsky found. Finally: In what could change the neighborhood-vs-developer balance of the City of Sarasota commission, Mayor Liz Alpert is facing challenger Ron Kashden in the upcoming elections. Ramon Lopez has a close look at both candidates.