The Detail with Cathy Antunes
Learn what's happening in Florida's local politics from my home base in Sarasota, FL. The implications of local politics in Sarasota have been felt across the Country: Moms for Liberty, Stop the Steal, Privatization of Public Education and More! Learn how our Democracy is impacted by local dark money and other strategies to disempower citizens at the City, County and State level.
Episodes
The pencil tower is back for the fourth time. The would-be Obsidian developer keeps turning up for another try at site plan approval. Ron Shapiro joins Cathy Antunes to discuss this latest effort, and they'll take a look at local elections. Who is on the ballot, and who stands up for citizens?
Jimmy Glover is on the ballot for the Sarasota School Board, and he joins Cathy Antunes to discuss his candidacy. There has been a lot of Sarasota school board drama in recent years. What does Glover bring to the table, and how does he want to change things?
Cathy interviews Lourdes Ramirez about Sarasota County violating its neighborhood, Parkland conservation standards, and giving Parkland away. Is this legal? Tune in!
This week, a look at Suncoast Urban ReForesters (SURF), a group and program doing so much good. SURF founder and Executive Director Charles Reith joins Cathy ANtunes to discuss how planting high performance microforests benefit us all. Flood control, wind calming, wildlife habitat and carbon sequestration are some microforest features which offer big benefits. Learn how you can create a microforest or support those who do.
Former Director of Properties for the SRQ Airport, John Schussler joins Cathy Antunes this week to discuss New College's quest to purchase or control SRQ Airport property. The FAA has already told the SRQ Airport Board that this is a bad idea. Will an airport board full of political operatives listen?
Ever wonder why historic buildings are so rare in Florida? How do we as a community perform when it comes to historic preservation? Ron Kashden joins Cathy Antunes to discuss the US Garage building on Pineapple Avenue: its history, why it matters and what may become of it.
Public education advocate Deb Hayes joins Cathy Antunes to discuss the recent Sarasota School Board election as well as the upcoming runoff in November for the District 1 seat being vacated by Bridget Ziegler. As a former public education administrator, Hayes bring an important perspective to her advocacy.
Matthew Montavan joins Cathy Antunes this week to discuss his run for Congress FL-17. Montavan was born and raised in Indiana in a family of nine. He went to college in DC and work in the WV, VA and DC area in regional planning and agriculture. Montavan also spent 27 years working with the UN on strengthening food systems. A longtime resident and community advocate here in SW Florida, Montavon discusses his reasons for running and ...
Allen Spence is running in the Democratic primary for Florida's 17th Congressional District. Spence is a native Floridian, father and financial expert focused on economic issues like strengthening social security, lowering drug costs, capping credit card interest rates and ending excessive tariffs which are raising the cost of living for Americans. Spence has been calling out incumbent Greg Steube for failing to hold town halls and...
Cathy Antunes has a conversation with the hosts of the Big PIcture Manatee about local dark money. Listen to hear about political committee activity looking to influence voters right now before the August 18 election.
Frank DiCicco joins Cathy Antunes to discuss his run for the Sarasota County School Board. DiCicco has two sons in the Sarasota County School System and is a thirty-year resident of Sarasota County. Listen to hear his reasons for running and what he would like to accomplish on the School Board.
Glen Gibellina discusses his run for the District 4 seat of the Manatee County Commission.
How does a candidate qualify to run for the Sarasota City Commission if that candidate doesn't meet the eligibility criteria? Mistakes happen, and citizen oversight plays a key role in ensuring good government. Attorney John Simon joins Cathy Antunes to discuss how an unqualified candidate was approved to run for City Commission and what Simon did to make change.
Heidi Brandt discusses her run for the Sarasota County School Board. Brandt is the proud parent of a child in the Sarasota County school system and serves as President of Southside Elementary’s PTO. Listen to hear her reasons for running and what she would like to accomplish on the School Board.
Martin Hyde joins Cathy Antunes to discuss his run for the State Senate. Hyde jumped into the District 22 State Senate race as an NPA, challenging incumbent James Buchanan. Listen to hear his thoughts on issues facing Floridians, including affordably housing, property taxes, the state pre-empting local governance, insurance challenges and more.
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