Episode 392: WSLR News Fri., Oct. 24: Hoop trouble; Sarasota Sheriff loves ICE; New College denies emeritus status; VanWezel preservation; active shooter training

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Episode 392: WSLR News Fri., Oct. 24: Hoop trouble; Sarasota Sheriff loves ICE; New College denies emeritus status; VanWezel preservation; active shooter training

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For 24 hours, the City of Sarasota took down the hoops at a neighborhood park, after a neighbor made serious threats against teenagers playing basketball. We have the details. Next: The Sarasota Sheriff’s Office seems eager to cooperate with ICE in the crackdown against immigrants. This comes from Suncoast Searchlight. Then: A New College professor was denied emeritus status by the administration - a case of political retribution?Next: The future of the historic VanWezel Performing Arts Center looks brighter now. We explain why.Finally: Our reporter was there when Sarasota first responders practiced how to handle active shooter situations. 

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