WSRQ-FM

WSRQ-FM (106.9 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Zolfo Springs, in rural Hardee County, part of Florida's Heartland. It simulcasts a classic hits format with sister station WSRQ 1220 AM, playing the top songs of the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Its studio facilities are near downtown Sarasota.

WSRQ-FM

Simulcasts WSRQ Sarasota
Zolfo Springs, Florida
Broadcast area	Hardee County
Frequency	106.9 MHz
Branding	SRQ FM
Programming
Format	Classic hits
Ownership
Owner	Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc.
Sister stations	WSRQ, WVIJ
History
First air date	November 1992; 32 years ago (November 1992) (as WZZS)
Former call signs	WZZS (1992–2019)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority	FCC
Facility ID	64699
Class	A
ERP	5,000 watts
HAAT	109 meters (358 ft)
Links
Public license information	Public file LMS
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	WSRQ-FM Online

WSRQ-FM is a Class A FM station, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 5,000 watts. Its coverage area includes Hardee, DeSoto, and Highlands counties, serving the communities of Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, Arcadia, Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid.

History

The station signed on the air in November 1992; 32 years ago (November 1992). Its original call sign was WZZS.

Starting in July 2005, the station was "106.9 The Bull," featuring a blend of contemporary country hits and all-time favorites. It later became "La Numero 1," airing a Spanish language music format.

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Inc., which has a campus in Bradenton near Sarasota, purchased the station and now simulcasts the SRQ oldies format.

Previous WZZS Logo

Canada Calling, hosted by Prior Smith, was aired Monday through Saturday at 10 a.m. from 1996.