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Episode 315: WSLR News Wed., Jan. 15: The cost of keeping the Van Wezel; volunteer firefighter battle heats up; the state of immigration; women's march

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WSLR News
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Wed 15 Jan 2025
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https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/wslrnews/episodes/2025-01-15T14_53_32-08_00

How much will it cost to keep the recently flooded Van Wezel Performing Arts Center? A fraction of what building a new one would cost. That's according to the latest engineering report, and Gretchen Cochran has the details. Then: The Sarasota County Fire Department wants to expand its coverage area. But its proposal to cut back the county's last volunteer fire department increasingly feels like it's too hot to handle. Ramon Lopez reports.  Next: This Saturday - two days ahead of Donald Trump's second inauguration, women will march again. Finally: With mass deportations looming, the League of Women Voters Manatee hosted a panel on immigration. The panelists painted a dark picture.

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