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The Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesA Discussion with Eileen Hampshire...a Champion for Downtown SarasotaDowntown merchant Eileen Hampshire has been an advocate for a thriving downtown Sarasota for decades.  Hampshire is a Downtown Improvement District board member, was a co-founder of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, and served on the City's parking committee.  We discuss how Sarasota's downtown has grown into a vibrant, walkable city center, and the opportunities that lie ahead.2025-06-1455 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesBen Brown, New College Alumni Association Director, shBen Brown stepped down as the Chair of the New College Alumni Association in late March 2025.  In this discussion, Brown shares his experience with the new administration of New College.  Of particular note, Brown discusses concerns about the New College Foundation failing to be transparent about allocation of designated donations. 2025-06-1057 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesDowntown Planning, Administrative Approval, Road Widenting & MoreUrban Planner Andrew Georgiadis joins me for a chat about his work on the City's downtown master plan and the latest update effort that is just beginning.  We also discuss Sarasota County's $38 million plan to widen Honore Avenue from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, and the recent denial of the administratively approved Obsidian pencil tower.  How can resident concerns be proactively addressed?  Is Administrative Approval a good idea?  If so, how can it be improved so crazy pencil towers don't happen? Does road widening reduce traffic?  Join us for a discussion about our built environment - what work and what doesn't.  2025-05-291h 02The Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesTreehouse for Oligarchs? Obsidian is Over, for nowCommunity leader Ron Shapiro joins me to discuss the two years plus effort to defeat a proposed pencil tower in downtown Sarasota.  Called a "treehouse for oligarchs" the proposed tower, called Obsidian, would have loomed more than 100 feet taller than other Sarasota highrises.  The Obsidian proposal included seven feet of "interstitial space" between its 18 floors, and only 14 proposed residences.  Obsidian's excessive height was a clear play to ensure water views by towering over adjacent waterfront buildings.  Cramming 337 ft of building on a 1/4 acre lot, the building would have created logistical parking and trash removal problems, and safety issues.  The propo...2025-05-281h 02The Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesShow Us the Money on a New Performing Arts Hall, plus the Search for a New City ManagerRob Grant joins me to discuss the March 17th City Commission meeting about the next steps toward a new performing arts hall.  We talk about the money...what is tax increment financing (TIF)?  How much will the new proposed venue cost?  Will the funding be there?  This is a HUGE spend for Sarasota.  Does it make sense?  Plus, we talk about ethical problems with the search for a new City Manager.2025-03-2156 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesDavid Cay Johnston: Trump & the Economy, Social Security, UkrainePulitzer Prize winning journalist and author David Cay Johnston joins me to discuss how America's economy was structured to give rise to the middle class, and how that structure has been dismantled, with Donald Trump now working to destroy what remains.  In addition we have a look at Social Security, Ukraine and more. 2025-03-0855 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesRon Kashden on a New Performing Arts Hall - does it make sense?Do we keep the Van Wezel?  Do we build a new $400 million+ arts hall?  Do we keep both?  Do we put a new arts hall on the bayfront?  Do the numbers make sense?  How do we pay for all of this?  Ron Kashden joins me to share his perspective on a new performing arts hall for Sarasota.   Ron Kashden is a CPA who served as the CFO for a hedge fund and the auditor for the Schubert Theatre Group in New York City.  The Schubert Organization comprises many major Broadway theatres, including the Schubert Theatre a...2025-03-0556 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesBill Waddill on a New Performing Arts Hall - does it make sense?Do we keep the Van Wezel?  Do we build a new $400 million+ arts hall?  Do we keep both?  Do we put a new arts hall on the bayfront?  Do the numbers make sense?  How do we pay for all of this?  Bill Waddill joins me to share his perspective on a new performing arts hall for Sarasota.   Bill Waddill is a landscape architect who worked here in Sarasota at Kimley Horn engineering.  A new project to transform acres of waterfront asphalt parking into a bayfront park took shape in 2014.  Waddill left Kimley Horn to lead the projec...2025-03-0555 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesOverdevelopment in Rural Sarasota: The Fight to Keep the Country CountryOld Miakka residents Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald are suing Sarasota County over the approval of sprawl development on rural lands in northeast Sarasota County.  The Sarasota County Comprehensive plan requires the County to provide for rural lifestyles, but how is that actually enforced?  We discuss their case, the impacts of overdevelopment, and how Sarasota County government looks to be serving developers at the expense of residents and their quality of life.In 2022 the County approved the expansion of Lakewood Ranch (aka "Lakewood Ranch Southeast") - 5,000 homes on 4,100 acres that is now rural land.  If built, those hom...2025-01-1956 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesSRQ & H2O: Steve Suau on Flooding, Red Tide and SarasotaSarasota's hydrology expert Steve Suau joins me to discuss his findings from a comprehensive look at Sarasota's stormwater infrastructure after the flooding from Tropical Storm Debby.  Suau also co-authored a recently published study linking nitrogen levels from Florida river basins and red tide.  The study was published in Florida Scientist.  Join us to learn what Sarasota County and the State of Florida need to do to prevent flooding and red tide. 2025-01-0956 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesUneven Playing Field - a discussion about contradictions regarding Siesta Key and the local GOP with Lourdes RamirezLourdes Ramirez won her lawsuit challenging a hotel approval which clearly violated Sarasota County's comprehensive plan.  Why would another legal decision, with the same judge, find that a similarly illegal hotel approval can proceed?  Sarasota Republic precinct captains are the traditional members of the Sarasota County Republican Executive committee, but that changed this year.  Many of these volunteer leaders typically chosen or elected by their Republican neighbors have now found themselves ousted.  What's going on?  Lourdes Ramirez joins me to discuss the details.2024-12-2954 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsWSLR News Fri., Dec. 27: Colson Hotel; Gulf Coast Trails; anti-terror law; recyclingThe Colson Hotel - a landmark in what was once the heart of African American life in Sarasota - has been saved from the wrecking ball. Ramon Lopez has some specifics about the deal.  Then: You may have biked on the Legacy Trail. But do you know about the big-picture trail plans for this region? Cathy Antunes, on her The Detail show on WSLR, interviewed the man who spearheads those plans, and we have a summary. Next: A new anti-terror law winding its way through U.S. Congress has non-profit news org...2024-12-2730 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesBilly Townsend on the November electionsJoin me for a conversation with Billy Townsend, an education advocate, former Polk County school board member, who earned the nickname "Public Enemy Number One" from a Florida political player, who like so many others, can't stand accountability.  Always interesting and never shy, Townsend discusses Florida's elections and our national election, and how much power everyday people actually have.2024-12-121h 02Pop\' MédiaPop' MédiaÉcouter, agir, le podcast de Citad'elles #3Citad'elles a ouvert ses portes au public le 25 novembre 2025.Si la dimension collective est dans l’ADN de ce projet, des liens continuent de se tisser pour accompagner de façon pluridisciplinaire les plus de 5 500 femmes qui ont passé la porte du lieu. Avec toute la complexité que cette coopération requiert. Quelles ambitions pour la suite, et quelles marges d’amélioration ?   Avec la participation de : Caroline Godard, responsable d'établissement de Citad'elles, Cathy Milard, directrice de SOS inceste et violences sexuelles 44, Claudia Rippoll, coordinatrice de parcours à Citad'elles.    Animatio...2024-12-0535 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsWSLR News Wed., Nov 27: PGT layoffs; Thanksgiving hunger; Black Friday; flood victims; Rays stadium; Jefferson County upsetEven though business seems to be booming, one of the largest private employers in Sarasota County is laying off up to 150 workers. We have the details. Next: Thanksgiving is approaching, and - in the wake of an intense hurricane season - more people in the region are going hungry. Then: How did Black Friday sneak up on us as a Thanksgiving tradition? A WMNF reporter is looking for answers. Then: How are flooded homeowners reacting to disaster? Noah Vinsky talked to two of them, trying to understand the...2024-11-2731 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Culture at City HallDavid Morriss joins me to discuss recent issues at City Hall which undermine citizen input and wise decision making.  What kind of culture do we need to solve challenges facing the City of Sarasota?2024-10-2753 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesWhat Needs to Change with the Sarasota City Commission?Kathy Kelly Ohlrich is running for the District 3 seat on the Sarasota City Commission.  She joins me to discuss why she is running what improvements are needed at the Sarasota City Commission table.  2024-10-2755 minThe Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy AntunesAfter a Flood - What Do You Do?Native Sarasotan and professional contractor Mike Cosentino joins me to discuss post-Helene clean-up and reconstruction. Cosentino is the recipient of the Point of Light award for his tireless work to rebuild homes after Hurricane Charley ravaged the area in 2004. A veteran of numerous hurricane clean-up efforts, Cosentino will share tips for post flood clean-up.  When can you do it yourself?  If you need to hire someone, how do you avoid fraud? What do you have to toss? What can you keep?  Tune in for expert advice from a native Sarasotan contractor.  2024-10-0854 minFlorida This WeekFlorida This WeekSchool Board Battles, Food Drive from Letter Carriers, Moves to Clean Up Florida WatersHost, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests:Al Friedman, President, Florida State Letter CarriersTony Diaz, Florida State Letter Carriers President, Tampa ChapterJoseph Bonasia, Chair, Florida Rights of Nature Network, IncCathy Antunes, Radio Host, WSLR 96.5, SarasotaTravis Horn, President & CEO Bullhorn Communications, Republican This week we discuss:School Board BattlesFood Drive from Letter CarriersMoves to Clean Up Florida Waters To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek  2022-05-1326 minDLI - Direito Líquido IncertoDLI - Direito Líquido Incerto#59 – Uberização e Gameficação das Relações de Trabalho- com Viviane VidigalNa primeira gravação de 2022, nossa equipe recebe a Professora, Pesquisadora e Socióloga do Trabalho Viviane Vidigal para uma conversa sobre a nova dinâmica das relações de trabalho, pautada em um novo espírito baseado nos games e seus impactos para os trabalhadores. Currículo e contato da convidada: Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/2050929814439150; Facebook: Viviane Vidigal; Instagram: @viviane_vidigal; Seja um padrinho do DLI Podcast. Acesse https://www.padrim.com.br/dlipodcast e escolha a sua categoria! Apoio: @livrariadoadvogado Referências citadas: Livros: ANTUNES, Ricardo. O Previlégio da Servidão: O novo proletariado de serviços na era di...2022-04-041h 26WSLR NewsWSLR NewsCathy Antunes recaps the biggest issues in SarasotaCathy Antunes and JIm Lampl recap the latest news of what's going on in Sarasota. From local policy to activism to Lido Pavilion, a new development plan for a bay front property, known as The Bay, and much more! The duo brush their audiences up on important issues in this community. Want more of The Detail? Tune in every Thursday at 9 AM! Head to our archives here! Make sure to read Cathy Antunes's blog on local Sarasota issues.2019-02-0400 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsSarasota turns 100 years old in 2021 on The Detail with Cathy AntunesSarasota turns 100 years old in a year. Cathy Antunes speaks with Dr. Frank Castle on his upcoming book, on the founding of Sarasota. They discuss history and Sarasota's legacy. Want more of The Detail? Tune in every Saturday at 11 am for more!2019-01-2800 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsThe Detail with Cathy Antunes breaks down what’s at stake with new development on Lido PavilionOn Jan. 12th, Antunes spoke with Mike Atkinson and Sylvia Babineau on development on the Lido Beach Pavilion. They reflect on the importance of the public access beach and what a new tiki bar could do to its presence. The Detail with Cathy Antunes airs Saturdays at 11 AM only on WSLR 96.5!2019-01-2200 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsWSLR tackles local activism and people power on The Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail with Cathy Antunes is free to listen to at any time! On Jan. 19th, Antunes spoke with local activist and founder of Newtown Nation, Lou Murray. The two reflect on local activism and the significance of people power in the work that they do. Want more of The Detail? The Detail with Cathy Antunes airs every Saturday at 11 AM on WSLR 96.5!2019-01-2200 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsThe Detail 11.15.2018 PodcastThe Detail with Cathy Antunes featuring a discussion of the Planning Commission Meeting that will determine what exactly is going to be built at Stickney Point and US-41.2018-11-2000 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsYour Guide to the Upcoming November Ballot from the Detail with Cathy AntunesThe Detail is hosted by Cathy Antunes with guest posts from other community contributors.  Ever walk into a voting booth, look at the local races, and feel like you didn’t know as much as you wanted to know?  Listen to The Detail and you’ll know more. This week, Cathy Antunes spoke with Associate Editor at Sarasota Magazine, Cooper Levey-Baker. Levey-Baker is a local organizer who has previously spent time working with the Barack Obama campaign. He spoke with Antunes on the upcoming Sarasota general election and its "bloated ballot" including the history on special interest groups and the intere...2018-10-2200 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsYour November Ballot from The Detail with Cathy AntunesThe General Election will take place on Nov. 6, 2018. Until then, WSLR  is bringing you comprehensive election coverage from our public affairs programming. Cathy Antunes has spoken with several community members on the upcoming ballot, from charter amendments to local initiatives, on her show The Detail. Have you ever walked into a voting booth and felt as if you didn't know as much as you should? Well have a listen!2018-10-1900 minWSLR NewsWSLR NewsMeet School Board Candidate Pamela GavetteGavette has been a member of the Pine View School Pine View Association (PTO equivalent) for 10 years, a parent liaison, a homeroom parent and participant on Pine View’s Shared Decision-Making Team. She also has served on the Pine View School Advisory Council for 10 years.  She sat down last week in the WSLR Studios to talk with Cathy Antunes on The Detail.2018-08-0800 minTheHealthHubTheHealthHubThe Role of Doulas in the Birthing Process with Stefanie AntunesIn this episode we speak with Stefanie Antunes, Doula, President of the Association of Ontario Doulas and contributing author in the best selling Power of Women United and Bearing Witness: Childbirth Stories Told by Doulas about the role of Doulas in the birthing process. www.OntarioDoulas.org2018-04-0653 min