Episode 292: WSLR News Wed., Oct. 23, 2024: Climate change and City of Sarasota planning; red tide looming; diminished dunes; storms and the Nov. 5 elections; Sarasota Charter Review Board candidates

Sarasota City Commissioners were going to get a presentation about water quality in the Bay after recent storms. But Dr. Dave Tomasko went beyond that and made the commissioners look at the big picture: Climate change. Then: Red Tide is looming again for Southwest Florida. Next: Dunes are a first line of defense for beach communities. But following back-to-back hurricanes, the dunes along the coastlines in Southwest Florida experienced significant damage.  Then: The recent storms caused serious disruptions in the lives of Sarasota County residents. How will that factor into the Nov. 5 elections? Ramon Lopez has a look. Next: One of the presidential candidates is far ahead in a recent Florida survey.  Then: Vote-by-mail and early voting turnout seems to be shattering records in Florida. Meghan Bowman with partner station WMNF tells us how and why. Finally: Sarasota County has the only elected Charter Review Board in the state. We give you a look at the issues and candidates.