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WSLR’s 12th Annual “Very Merry Jerry Day”
Saluting the music of the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia

Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Music.

Break out the tie-dye and hula hoops for WSLR’s annual celebration of Jerry Garcia on Sunday, November 7th from 4-9pm. Playing guitar and singing for his band, The Grateful Dead, as well as several others, Garcia took his hippie movement from the 60’s into the 90’s, inspiring the following of millions of long-haired, tie-dye t-shirted, carefree […]

WSLR in Sarasota to Present Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers

Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Events.

Ten films and filmmaking teams have been selected for the South Arts 2021-2022 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. This long-running South Arts program connects US-based documentary filmmakers with communities throughout the South to share their work, discuss the art and process of filmmaking, and engage with audiences about issues impacting their communities. WSLR will […]

WSLR Hosts Black History Month Listen In On February 20

Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in Events.

WSLR 96.5, Sarasota’s Community Radio, believes the voices of black, indigenous, and people of color must be heard. In honor of Black History, WSLR will host their second African American Takeover Day on Saturday, February 20 from 7 am-7 pm. You’ll hear from artists, doctors, musicians, community activists, and more.  You can listen to WSLR in […]

Film Festival Sensation Made Available by WSLR in Sarasota

Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in Events.

WSLR is making the film festival sensation WBCN and The American Revolution available for screening from January 16 through January 29, 2021.  Interested parties can rent the film to stream online. Tickets are $10, and proceeds will be shared with WSLR as part of a nationwide campaign to support community radio, film and media arts organizations during the […]

Sarasota Folk Club and WSLR Pay Tribute to Phil Ochs

Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in Music.

On Saturday, December 19 WSLR+Fogartyville and the Sarasota Folk Club will pay tribute to protest singer Phil Ochs with a free virtual event.  Local musicians Ishmael Katz, Mindy Simmons, James Hawkins, Carmela Pedicini, Mindy Simmons, and Jim Glover will share memories and music with attendees.  December 19, 2020 would have been Ochs’ 80th birthday.   Singer/Songwriter Phil Ochs […]

Listen Local – Support Community Radio! WSLR Needs Your Help

Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.

Eat Local! Buy Local! Love Local!  More and more consumers are forgoing big box stores to support smaller businesses in their communities.  People want to invest in their communities, supporting the restaurants, shops, salons, and bars that bring color to their neighborhoods and strengthen their local economy. This year WSLR+Fogartyville is encouraging residents to “Listen Local!” by tuning in […]

Job Opening at WSLR in Sarasota

Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in Blog.

Are you socially conscious and looking for something different to do with your time? And make money, too? WSLR in Sarasota has a job opening which will last from June 29 – October 30, 2020. You will need to put in 15 hours a week and will be paid $13.50 an hour. Job description from […]

African American Takeover Day at WSLR in Sarasota

Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in Events.

WSLR 96.5, Sarasota’s community radio station, will be pre-empting regular programming for most of the day on Saturday, June 6th, building on a block of existing African American programming to let black voices in our community be heard. Listeners interested in being part of the conversation can call or text 941-954-8636. Some of the programming […]

WSLR Rolls out New Programming during the Covid-19 Crisis

Written by Arlene Sweeting on . Posted in Great Reading.

In response to Covid-19 social distancing and stay-at-home orders, WSLR Community Radio has added some new cultural and educational programming to their lineup. The Asolo Rep and the Sarasota Opera are both producing ½ hour shows for the radio station to help keep their supporters engaged. We have added a syndicated children’s program to the […]

WSLR Celebrates its 15thAnniversary with an Open House on Friday

Written by Laura Bell Adams on . Posted in Events.

To celebrate its 15thAnniversary on the air, WSLR will hold an Open House at their studio and performance space on Friday, February 21 from 10am -12pm. The event is free and open to the whole community. There will be staff-led tours of the studios on the half hour and light refreshments will be served. WSLR is located at 525 Kumquat Court in the Rosemary District.

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