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‘It was a mess’: Holmes Beach vacation rental pool trashed, police want info on case

Police in Holmes Beach are looking for information on whoever threw tons of patio furniture and trash into the pool of a vacation rental.

Holmes Beach, FL · 2d

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Bridge Tender Inn plans new tiki structure

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar has submitted plans to construct a tiki structure where a large tent-like temporary outdoor seating area has been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic. If approved, the tiki structure would be built along Bay Drive South, just south of...

Bradenton Beach, FL · 2d
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Tampa Free Press TFP

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Festival-Bound Bradenton Teen Clocked At 101 MPH On I-4 Jailed After Cutting Off Polk County Deputy

Hally Arechiga POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Bradenton teenager’s speed to beat the weekend rush...

Polk County, FL · 2d

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Christmas in Cortez returns with AMI Privateers, Dec. 12

Christmas in Cortez returns on December 12, from 12- 3 PM. The annual free family event offers a chance to meet Santa, play games, make crafts, play in bounce houses, and more. The AMI Privateers will be at Christmas in Cortez in place of their annual parade. They will give...

Cortez, FL · 1d
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WFLA

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Drunk driver sentenced to 20 years after killing 2 in Sarasota: State Attorney

A Sarasota man who killed two people while drunk driving in 2024 has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison, State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced on Monday.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

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New Sarasota steakhouse replacing longtime Outback location

Sarasota steak enthusiasts hungry for a new option are in luck, with one steakhouse preparing to take over the former home of another . The all-you-can-eat Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse plans to open in the Sarasota area in spring 2027 at 7207 S. Tamiami Trail, taking over the former Outback Steakhouse space that operated there for decades before closing in 2024. The Sarasota restaurant follows Estampa Gaucha’s expansion to Florida's Treasure Coast. The casual steakhouse describes itself as offering a "modern interpretation, yet an authentic experience, of Southern Brazil’s centuries-old gaucho heritage.” Gauchos, often described as mestizo cowboys, were known as skilled horsemen and cattle ranchers who developed the art of open-fire meat cooking. Prominent in the legend, folklore and literature of South America, gauchos became an integral part of the regional culture of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay beginning in the 18th century. "Our professional Gaucho Chefs will serve you tableside by carving fire roasted Brazilian Prime Meat selections directly from their skewers and onto your plate, maximizing the tenderness and providing our guests with their desired portion," the restaurant's website reads. "This style of preparing meats dates back for generations in Brazil and is kept alive here at Estampa

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Bradenton Herald

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Palmetto man faces prison time for dumping body into Gulf, prosecutors say

A Palmetto man could soon be headed to federal prison after prosecutors said he dumped the body of a person who died of a drug overdose into the ocean. Matthew Edward Zoladz, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 2 to violating the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships , according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Zoladz faces up to 15 years in federal prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 20, 2027, according to court records. Federal prosecutors said Zoladz was using drugs with another person on Dec. 7, 2022, when that person overdosed and died. Zoladz then drove around with the person’s unconscious or deceased body in the front seat of his vehicle and recorded a video of the person, according to prosecutors. Investigators said Zoladz never reported the death. The following day, prosecutors said Zoladz was scheduled to work as a deckhand aboard a ship called the Big Dog. Before leaving, he wrapped the body in a black plastic trash bag and brought it onto the boat. Later that evening, Zoladz dumped the bag containing the body into the Gulf, according to an arrest

Palmetto, FL · 1d

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Downtown concert venue Jannus Live up for sale

Jannus Landing, the downtown St. Petersburg building that includes the Jannus Live concert venue, is up for sale. The Jannus Landing Retail Building LLC has listed the two-story, 10,500 square foot structure at 200 1st Avenue N. for $11.5 million. The organization’s Registered Agent Megan Barnes is also Manager of...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2h

srqmagazine.com

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All Faiths Food Bank Poised to Distribute Thousands of Thanksgiving Dinners Across Sarasota County

For many years, in addition to its regular food distributions, All Faiths Food Bank has held large-scale turkey distributions across Sarasota and DeSoto counties, providing turkeys and all the trimmings to neighbors experiencing or at risk of hunger in advance of Thanksgiving. These distributions are part of the annual ThankFULL campaign, a three-month community effort to raise funds for 14,500 turkeys and 4.1 million holiday meals for families across Sarasota and DeSoto counties. This year's large-scale distributions for Sarasota County residents take place at the following locations and times: Veterans Pantry at Church of the Palms (3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9-10:30 a.m.; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m.; Ed Smith Stadium (2700 12th St., Sarasota), in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m.; and in South County, community members can find turkey dinners at the Englewood Sports Complex (1300 S River Rd., Englewood) on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m. or at Venice Middle School (1900 Center Rd., Venice) on Thursday, Nov. 12, 5-6:30 p.m.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

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Bradenton Council to discuss causeway regulations

BRADENTON – In December, the Bradenton City Council is expected to discuss the regulation of the business activity taking place along the Palma Sola Causeway in west Bradenton. During the Nov. 4 Palma Sola Scenic Highway Byway Organization meeting, Palma Sola resident Keith Burchette recapped his recent conversation with...

Bradenton, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

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Popular downtown Sarasota restaurant closed following sale after 16 years

While downtown Sarasota comes back to life in early November, a restaurant that has operated in the heart of the city for the better part of two decades has been closed lately, including on a recent Friday night. Bevardi's Salute, a downtown landmark at 23 N. Lemon Ave. perhaps best known for its Mediterranean-style setting and sprawling, light-strung patio filled with customers enjoying Italian cuisine and live music, has changed hands. "The restaurant got sold," owner and founder Laszlo Bevardi told me by phone late Wednesday, Nov. 11. "The new owner is shutting down for remodeling." Bevardi declined to disclose the new owner's identity but confirmed the prime piece of downtown property remains owned by prominent Sarasota businessman and developer Ernie Ritz. The restaurant sits on historic ground at the site of Sarasota's Seaboard Railway Depot, built in 1903 and credited with helping fuel the city's early growth. Bevardi moved with his wife and two daughters from Philadelphia to Sarasota and opened Bevardi's Salute in 2010. In 2021, he became the operator of the city-owned Lido Beach pavilion concession, where he opened Lido Island Grill , serving beach fare, seafood and frozen drinks. "The lease was up, and it was

Sarasota, FL · 21h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Two Minutes Of Gunfire: Florida Mom’s Killing Remains A Cold Case Two Years Later

Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores BRADENTON, Fla. — It took less than two minutes for an ordinary evening...

Bradenton, FL · 3h

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening November 12-19, including Jimmy Eat World, Fin Fest, Deer Tick and more

Jimmy Eat World's Tampa concert tops a new list of Tampa Bay's best live music, this time covering Nov. 12-19, 2026. The post Tampa Bay’s best live music and concerts happening November 12-19, including Jimmy Eat World, Fin Fest, Deer Tick and more appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 22h

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Pedestrian seriously injured when struck by vehicle in St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in St. Petersburg. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, shortly after midnight, officers responded to Paris Avenue S and 4th Street S after a vehicle hit a pedestrian. The victim suffered serious injuries...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Search Underway In St. Petersburg For Missing 22-Year-Old Woman

Zuhra Brand ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Police in St. Petersburg are asking for the public’s...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Eight Old Florida Seafood Restaurants Where Fried Shrimp Has Been Served Since The 8s Or Earlier

Some Florida seafood spots have been frying shrimp longer than most of our grandparents have been alive. These are the places with mounted fish on the walls, river views out back, and menus that still lean on platters, hush puppies, and baskets of golden shrimp. A few started as fish...

Florida · 1d

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‘Causing mayhem’: Suspect who ran over officers was on probation

BRADENTON, Fla. — The man accused of hitting two Bradenton police officers with his car was on felony probation out of Sarasota County at the time of the encounter, and the city’s police chief says he should not have been out of jail. Dejerrian D. Murray was denied...

Bradenton, FL · 15h

WSVN-TV

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2 officers injured as they tried to arrest armed suspect in Bradenton

BRADENTON, Fla. (WSVN) — Two officers were injured while they were attempting to arrest an armed man in Bradenton. Body camera footage shows the moment officers approached the suspect at a Wawa gas station on First Street East and Sixth Avenue early Sunday morning. The armed man, identified as...

Bradenton, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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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 .

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d