The Detail with Cathy Antunes

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 microfores...

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 dis...

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...

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. 

This week: Beth Mayberry joins me to discuss her run for the Sarasota County School Board.  Mayberry is a retired Sarasota County teacher who also brings years of experience as a certified financial planner to the table. Join us to hear her reasons for running, and what she would like to accomplish on the School Board.

This week, Cathy Antunes speaks with Sarasota City Commission member Jen Ahearn-Koch about her re-election campaign.

This week, Cathy Antunes is joined by Julie London Ferguson, who is running for the Sarasota County Commission's District 4 seat.

Megan Tennimon joins Cathy Antunes to discuss her run for the Sarasota County School Board. Tennimon is a lifelong resident of Sarasota, a mother and a former teacher. Listen to hear her reasons for running and what she would like to accomplish on the School Board.

Tom Edwards joins Cathy Antunes to discuss the Sarasota County School Board's lawsuit against Mike Moran, Sarasota County Tax Collector. For 23 years, all taxpayer funds gathered from the voter approved extra millage for public education have gone to Sarasota County Schools. When Moran took office, he started charging a commission for collecting these funds, which so far have taken over $2 million...

What does it take for a local government to rectify a blatantly false smear leveled against a citizen by the past administration? Kelly Franklin joins Cathy Antunes to discuss the state of her effort against the January 16, 2024 hit job she experienced at the hands of a City Commissioner and City officials who facilitated it. When a local government engages is libel against a citizen who exposes c...

Candidate for Sarasota County School Board Jimmy Glover joins Cathy Antunes on this episode of The Detail. They discuss his reasons for running, School Board issues and what he'd work to accomplish if elected.

Lourdes Ramirez joins Cathy Antunes to discuss a shady beachfront land swap that Sarasota County is considering at their upcoming April 21 meeting. But key questions exist about the land swap which is being considered to settle a lawsuit. Can the County swap property purchased with parkland program tax dollars? Why is the County looking at approving that same parkland for development? Does the law...

Home rule is under attack in Florida. Our state legislators—bought by developers—are working to gut our city and county home rule powers when it comes to being able to deny excessive or unwise development. Lourdes Ramirez joins Cathy Antunes to discuss our trouble in Tallahassee.

This week: David Rovine, member of the City's Purple Ribbon Committee, joins Cathy Antunes to discuss his take on the future of the Van Wezel performing arts hall. The City of Sarasota convened the Purple Ribbon Committee to determine the future of the "purple cow" when its was assumed it would be replaced by a new performing arts hall. Mr. Rovine has an extensive background in successful theater...

This week, Cathy Antunes speaks with Flo Enlter, community advocate, regarding her run for City Commission in the City of Sarasota. Learn about Flo's background, her community work, and why she decided to throw her hat into the ring for City Commission.