Episode 466: WSLR News Tue., Sep. 8: 9-11 and Newtown; North Port data center rebellion; Gulf Gate golf course; The Bay park rocks; youth movement

It’s been 25 years since 9-11, a quarter century of endless wars. Our reporter talks to some who were second-graders at Emma E Booker Elementary when President George W Bush was at the school that morning. Next: In North Port, the probably most conservative area in this conservative county, hundreds showed up last week to speak out against data centers. Our reporter listened closely. . Then: A $10 million project is underway to harden the Bay park against flooding.  Next: Sarasota County is still considering buying the Gulf Gate golf course from a developer, to prevent more construction and improve stormwater systems. Then: A youth movement was behind progressive wins in Sarasota County’s recent school board elections.