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Colorado Man Loses $6,000 in Sarasota Online Horse Sale Scam

A Colorado man lost $6,000 attempting to purchase two horses through an allegedly fraudulent Sarasota website, prompting an investigation and seizure of the website's domain.

Sarasota, FL · 2h

uncoveringflorida.com

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See Glowing Molten Glass Transformed By Hand At This Unique St. Petersburg, Florida Studio

A blob of glass glowing like a tiny sun sits on the end of a long metal pipe. Minutes later, skilled hands turn it into a bowl, a vase, or a flower. You get to watch the whole thing happen live. The artists work in a hot shop with roaring...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d
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hoodline.com

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St. Petersburg Police Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Zuhra Brand

St. Petersburg police are asking the public for help finding Zuhra Brand, a 22-year-old woman they describe as endangered. She was last seen at her group home near the 6500 block of 21st St. N., and investigators have released a detailed description in hopes that someone recognizes her. According to...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d
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Families Are Filling Carts With Amish Butter And Bulk Noodles At This Florida Farm Market

I would not walk into this grocery store without a cooler in the trunk. That would be a rookie mistake with a full cart of cold butter and cheese. Florida has a family-owned farm market where an Amish-style deli, a cheese shop with over 100 varieties, and bulk pantry goods share one roof. It feels like a farm stand that kept growing.

Palmetto, FL · 2d
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Tampa Bay Times

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St. Pete’s Beatles museum has Paul McCartney’s hair, John Lennon’s glasses

This Pinellas County radiologist loves the Beatles. No, he really loves them. As in, Dr. Robert Entel has spent decades collecting at least 1,700 bits of Beatles memorabilia, from George Harrison’s sitar and harmonium to John Lennon’s travel razor and sunglasses.

St. Petersburg, FL · 4h

wusf.org

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Meet the woman behind the Sarasota Art Museum's 'Presence' exhibition

Among the more than 100 photographs in “Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder,” an exhibition of 20th century masterpieces at the Sarasota Art Museum, there is no portrait of the woman for whom the display is named. Judging by a delightful hour spent with her on...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Mysuncoast.com

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All Faiths Food Bank 20th anniversary of Bowls of Hope

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - All Faiths Food Bank marked the 20th anniversary of one of its most popular and best-attended events Sunday, celebrating its Bowls of Hope fundraiser with a sold-out crowd of more than 900 people. The family-friendly event supports All Faiths’ work to help neighbors experiencing hunger in...

Desoto County, FL · 22h

srqmagazine.com

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SRQ Magazine Celebrates Women Who Roar

On Friday, November 6 SRQ MEDIA hosted the 2026 Women Who Roar Leadership & Awards Luncheon at Michael's on East, recognizing exceptional women in the region. The event featured a pop-up boutique salon with gifts from Bia Candle Co., Camilyn Beth, Discover Sarasota Tours, Simply Jo’s, Manatee County Habitat ReStore, Just Because, Scout + Molly, Boutique, Surge Style Boutique, Figgy & Co, Driftwood Beach Home and Garden and Bookstore1.

Sarasota, FL · 11h

hoodline.com

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St. Pete Council Overrules Panel, Clears Chick-fil-A Rebuild That Could Bulldoze Fish Store

St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 to approve land-use and zoning changes that pave the way for a larger Chick-fil-A at 4201 4th Street N, overturning a city commission's earlier rejection of the project. The decision clears a path for the fast-food chain to rebuild on a bigger footprint with nearly double the parking, but it also puts a long-running shopping center, a neighborhood fish store, and seven apartment units on the chopping block.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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New Sarasota VA Clinic Planned for Lakewood Ranch Boulevard With Opening Expected in 2029

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is moving forward with a major outpatient medical facility in Sarasota County, bringing expanded healthcare services, new employment opportunities, and additional commercial development activity to the growing Lakewood Ranch corridor. A major healthcare development is moving forward in Sarasota County after the U.S. Department...

Sarasota, FL · 20h

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Trice’s farewell, Entler’s swearing-in a jovial affair amid cloud of Amendment 3

For her first, and final, State of the City address, Sarasota Mayor Debbie Trice skipped the typical speech to play a short film at City Hall. With voice-over from Trice, the clip played like a tourism commercial for the city. She highlighted Sarasota’s recovery from the trio of Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton that slammed the area in 2024 and pointed to a spike in tourism over the past year. Trice also outlined major infrastructure projects, such as the Lido Beach renourishment and the replacement of a critical water main underneath U.S. 41.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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The state of the economy after midterms

FOX 13's Matthew McClellan speaks with Dan Bennett, CFP, founder and financial advisor at Lake Water Advisory in Sarasota, about the economy following Tuesday's midterm elections.

Sarasota, FL · 22h

sarasotamagazine.com

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More Than a Restaurant: Arts & Central Brings Food, Art and Community Together in Sarasota

Seeing a show? Join us for an exclusive dining offer!. Bring your ticket confirmation (dated within the past 10 days or for an upcoming 2026-2027 season show) & receive:. In a city known for its vibrant arts scene and growing culinary landscape, Arts & Central is bringing something different to the table. Blending creative cuisine, local art, live music and a welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant has become a place where food and community come together.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

Mysuncoast.com

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Monday stays nice ahead of another cold front

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today’s fall-like forecast:. Not a cloud could be seen in the skies today for our Sunday with high temperatures comfortably in the upper 70s for the beaches and in the low to mid 80s inland. Drier air has finally settled in as well making the...

Sarasota, FL · 16h

Tampa Bay Times

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74% of St. Pete voters approved tax for flooding, sewage fixes. What happens next?

St. Petersburg residents on Tuesday approved creating a new property tax to speed up projects that harden city infrastructure against flooding made worse by climate change. Nearly three out of every four voters backed the referendum. But implementing the tax could look different under a new city administration that will have less cash flowing into its coffers.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

Mysuncoast.com

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Farmers Market Sunday Forecast

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - This is a perfect day to get out and enjoy our Markets. Humidity is low with a crisp start to the day. Winds will be light, shifting from the northeast to northwest in the afternoon at 5 to 10 mph. It’s the kind of day that makes you want to be outside.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

mynews13.com

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USF part of national team tracking deep Gulf marine life declines

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Researchers, including a marine biologist at USF St. Petersburg, are documenting steep declines in some deep-sea marine life in the Gulf and say the findings raise questions about the potentially lasting impact of the BP-operated Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The EPA said in 2010, the...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Council endorses $55 million Trails Crossing vision

St. Petersburg City Council has unanimously accepted a $55 million master plan to transform approximately 12 acres beneath Interstate 275 into a network of parks, trails and public gathering spaces, advancing a project that could reshape connections between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The vote establishes a framework for Trails Crossing,...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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Jewish communities across the Tampa Bay region commemorate the 'Night of Broken Glass'

Eighty-eight years ago, the Nazi regime coordinated a wave of antisemitic violence in Germany. They arrested hundreds of thousands of Jewish people and killed nearly 100. They also destroyed synagogues and vandalized thousands of Jewish homes and businesses. The riot on the night of Nov. 9, 1938, became known as...

Sarasota, FL · 6h

QSR magazine

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Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen Announces Openings Across Florida and Ohio

Anthony & Luca’s Pizza Kitchen is taking its New York slices, Jersey Boardwalk pies, and real ribeye Philly cheesesteaks to more neighborhoods. Following its Tampa and Jersey Village/Houston openings, the brand announces four new Florida locations, including Sarasota, and four Ohio locations, including Strongsville and Canton, coming soon. The next chapter brings the flavors of New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia to new cities while building on the brand’s Pinellas Park flagship.

Tampa, FL · 1h