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Treasure Island wants to unload its costly drawbridge

For nearly 90 years, Treasure Island has owned and maintained a causeway used by motorists from across Pinellas County. The city once charged those drivers a toll. Today, local taxpayers shoulder the cost. Now, Treasure Island is negotiating a deal with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) that could shift...

Pinellas County, FL · 2d

paradisenewsfl.com

Weekly Tidbits November 12, 2026

Deck the Hulls: Pinellas County Boaters, It’s Time to Join a Holiday Boat Parade. There are some holiday traditions that just feel like Florida, and lighted boat parades are certainly one of them. For generations, boaters and waterfront communities across Pinellas County have celebrated the season by decorating their vessels and taking to the waterways, creating sparkling nighttime spectacles for everyone on shore to enjoy. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/deck-the-hulls/.

Pinellas County, FL · 23h

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EXCLUSIVE: Sales Up at 2026 Keller Marine & RV East Coast Show

The Keller Marine & RV East Coast aftermarket distributor show returned to Florida on Nov. 2-3, 2026. Keller owner Mike Keller said the event exceeded sales expectations. “It is no secret that the market is not doing great right now,” Keller said, “So, going into the show, our mentality was that it would be slower because of people watching their spending, but it went better than we hoped. Attendance was what we planned for, and the sales per dealer were up from what we expected.”

Palmetto, FL · 2d

The Financial Wire

UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely

UnitedHealthcare sent Lee Health a proposal on Oct. 30 to keep its Medicare Advantage and commercial members in network, and the insurer’s Lee Health notice, updated Nov. 3, says the Lee County system still intends to leave both networks starting Jan. 1, 2027. Across the Gulf Coast in Sarasota, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System says... The post UnitedHealthcare says Lee Health intends to leave its Medicare Advantage network Jan. 1, 2027, and Sarasota Memorial says renewing its contract appears very unlikely appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Energy blockade, mass migration affect Cuba—and Florida

An observer who will speak in Sarasota this Friday weighs in. Host: Let’s start with a reminder: Havana is almost exactly the same distance from Sarasota as Tallahassee. History has taught us that whatever happens in Cuba makes big ripples here. This Friday, the Sarasota World Affairs Council will host a speaker who will give us an update on what’s happening across the Florida Strait.

sarasotanewsleader.com

Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ranked among nation’s ‘Best Nursing Homes’ 2027

U.S. News honor follows Newsweek’s recognition of health care system just weeks earlier. Once again, the Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has “been named among the nation’s best nursing homes, earning the highest possible ratings for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Nursing Homes rankings, released on Nov. 10, the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has announced.

Mysuncoast.com

Red cross removed from former Sarasota church property

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large red cross outside the former church property at 3005 S. Tuttle Ave. was moved Tuesday at 1 p.m. Parkinson Place, which purchased the property, is donating the cross to Campbell RV on Cattlemen Road. Crews worked for two hours to remove it. Campbell RV...

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NewsRadio WFLA

IKEA Announces Opening Date for New Sarasota Store at UTC

IKEA will open its new 48,000-square-foot Sarasota store at University Town Center on November 18th, featuring thousands of home furnishings, dining options and grand opening activities.

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The Moon Under Water to reopen in Gulfport next week after five years away

After five years away, The Moon Under Water is reopening on Monday, November 16th, at 5 p.m., bringing its British pub fare, Indian curries, and extensive beer selection to downtown Gulfport. The restaurant, which operated for more than two decades on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, has found a...

Gulfport, FL · 2d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood hosts four hours of porch concerts on Sunday

The Historic Kenwood neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida hosts its Porch Music Day concerts on Nov. 15, 2026. The post St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood hosts four hours of porch concerts on Sunday appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

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St. Pete residents could lose their homes due to a Chick-fil-A expansion

The expansion is aimed at alleviating traffic backups and improving pedestrian safety, but that expansion would require the demolition and relocation of seven apartments and several local businesses, including the Aquatic Galleria.

ilovetheburg.com

Melting Pot in St. Pete debuts new menu, including three-course dinner experiences

Dinner at the Melting Pot (699 Central Ave) has always been focused on what happens around the table. Part of the fun of fondue is that dinner becomes something you actually do together. You’re dipping, sharing, trying different combinations, and lingering over each course, turning date night, a birthday, or dinner with friends into a night that feels like an occasion. And starting this month, the restaurant has added new ways to dip into the experience.

sarasotamagazine.com

Munchies 420 Café Is Reopening Under Its Original Ownership

Sarasota has more than its fair share of fine dining establishments. There’s no shortage of places you can go at a reasonable hour to eat reasonable food while dressing and acting reasonably. Munchies 420 Café was not one of those places—and its patrons wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Mysuncoast.com

Palm Ave Pushback

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about how Sarasota’s long‑running fight over a controversial downtown condo tower is far from over. If you have ideas for what topics...

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Sarasota Medieval Fair returns for five weekends of jousting and entertainment

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Knights, performers and artisans are gathering in Myakka City for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, an annual event that combines medieval-themed entertainment with shopping, food and games. The fair is in its 22nd year and takes place at the Woods of Mallaranny, a wooded venue at 29847...

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Hundreds Pack St. Pete's The Factory as Tampa Bay Times Unveils Top 10 Restaurants

Hundreds of hungry locals packed The Factory St. Pete on Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Times Food team pulled back the curtain on this year's Top 10 restaurants, capping off weeks of anticipation over who made the cut on the newspaper's closely watched annual list. The reveal event, held...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

sarasotamagazine.com

Ahead of Its Time, This $9 Million Lido Key Home Is Looking for Its Next Chapter

There's something wonderfully incongruous about a nearly $9 million waterfront home whose owner would rather paddle a kayak than captain a yacht. John Milos isn't much of a boater, despite owning a private dock on Lido Key with deep-water access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. He and his wife, Catherine instead have three kayaks and a customized launch that lowers them directly into the canal at the touch of a button.

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Inaugural Booker Creek Arts Festival to bring 122 artworks to 35 venues to EDGE District this weekend

Beginning this Thursday, visitors to the EDGE District of downtown St. Pete will find original artwork in some unexpected places, including a tattoo shop, a thrift store, and even the St. Petersburg Police Department. The first Booker Creek Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday, with 122 juried...

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Walk Forward tradition teaching Bay Haven students about civil rights history

SARASOTA, Fla. — Walking to school at Bay Haven of Basics Plus looked different on Thursday morning. They took the classroom outside for the annual Walk Forward: The Ruby Bridges Sarasota Initiative. It’s inspired by Ruby Bridges, who was the first African American child to attend a formerly all-white...