Episode 3: Sarasota-Manatee Affordable Housing | Talk of the Town (June 7th, 2025)

Episode 3: Sarasota-Manatee Affordable Housing | Talk of the Town (June 7th, 2025)

Author: WSLR June 7, 2025 Duration: 59:49
In this episode of Talk of the Town, host Carrie Seidman, the Sarasota-Manatee real estate market continues its steep decline, but market rate residential development continues unabated, The latest on efforts to expand our affordable housing stock. Recorded live in the Joe Jacco Studio at the WSLR Community Media and Arts Center, the conversation focuses on the crossroads facing Sarasota’s cultural landmarks and the stalled business of state government.Guests include:Jon Thaxton, Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and the newest member of the Sarasota County Planning Commission, Jon ThaxtonMark Vengroff, Managing Partner of One Stop Housing / One Stop Development ConstructionChairman of the nonprofit, One Stop CaresTerrill Salem, former City Commission candidate, Planning Board member and affordable housing developer  For questions or feedback, contact host Carrie Seidman at carrie@wslr.org.Talk of the Town is a production of WSLR News, part of WSLR 96.5 FM and the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center in Sarasota, Florida.© 2025 WSLR, Inc. Produced by WSLR News.

Carrie Seidman guides Talk of the Town: A WSLR News Roundtable, a weekly conversation that feels like pulling up a chair at the best table in Sarasota’s busiest cafe. This isn't a distant recap of headlines; it’s where the community’s pulse is taken through genuine discussion. The episodes dig into the local issues that actually shape daily life here on the Suncoast, whether it's a deep analysis of a city council decision, the story behind a breaking news alert, or a broader cultural shift happening in our own backyard. You’ll hear from a rotating mix of voices-local reporters, community advocates, artists, and sometimes just the neighbors affected by the topic at hand-all contributing to a dialogue that’s informed but never dry. The tone is engaged and insightful, with a natural, wry humor that surfaces when you’re talking about real life. Tuning into this podcast means getting context you won’t find anywhere else, understanding the ‘why’ behind the news, and feeling connected to the ongoing story of Sarasota. It’s where the talk you overhear around town gets a proper airing, with clarity and a bit of heart.
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