WSRQ-FM (106.9

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) is a 5,000

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, located in the

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. The station is licensed to the city of Zolfo Springs, in rural

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. Its coverage area includes Hardee, DeSoto, and

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counties, serving the communities of Wauchula, Zolfo Springs,

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, Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid. Its studio facilities are near downtown Sarasota. Since July 2005, listeners have known the station as 106.9 The Bull featuring a blend of today's best new country and all-time favorites, then La Numero 1, a

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music format, until

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, Inc. of Sarasota purchased it and now simulcasts the SRQ oldies format. ''Canada Calling'', hosted by

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, was aired Mon-Sat at 10a from 1996.

External links

Station websiteCanada Calling
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