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WSLR-LP

WSLR-LP is a listener-supported, low-power community radio station based in Sarasota, Florida, United States. The station also streams online. WSLR-LP was launched on August 1, 2005, by Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton. The station is associated with the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center in Sarasota.

Last revised
Jun 12, 2026
Read time
≈ 1 min
Length
207 w
Citations
5
Source
WSLR-LP
Frequency96.5 MHz
Programming
FormatVariety
AffiliationsPacifica Radio Network
History
First air date
August 1, 2005 (2005-08-01)
Former call signs
WUWU-LP (2004)
Call sign meaning
Sarasota Local Radio1
Technical information2
Licensing authority
FCC
132828
ClassL1
ERP23 watts
HAAT61.3 meters
Transmitter coordinates
27°18′42.00″N 82°31′43.00″W / 27.3116667°N 82.5286111°W / 27.3116667; -82.5286111
Links
Public license information
LMS
Websitewslr.org

WSLR-LP (96.5 FM, "WSLR-LPFM") is a listener-supported, low-power community radio station based in Sarasota, Florida, United States. The station also streams online. WSLR-LP was launched on August 1, 2005, by Arlene Sweeting and David Beaton.345 The station is associated with the Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center in Sarasota.

See also

See also

References

References

  1. E. Scire, Dawn (November 1, 2004). "The lowdown on new low-power FM station". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota, Florida. p. 3E. Retrieved January 13, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for WSLR-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. E. Scire, Dawn (August 15, 2005). "Markets continue to expand in Southwest Florida". Sarasota Herald-Tribune. Sarasota, Florida. p. 3E. Retrieved January 13, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Episode 70: David Beaton and Arlene Sweeting". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
  5. "About Us". WSLR+Fogartyville. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
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