Complex sentence: On July 15,2009,70 to 100 protesters gathered outside of WFLA's studios to protest against the special and the station's attitude towards the community--the station, however, remained firm on its decision to show the program.
Split into simpler sentences: On July 15,2009,70 to 100 protesters gathered outside of WFLA's studios to protest against the special and the station's attitude towards the community. The station, however, remained firm on its decision to show the program.