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Camden Bedinghaus prepares to bring a younger voice to Manatee County School Board

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - For Camden Bedinghaus, the future of Manatee County Schools isn’t just policy. It’s personal. “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you’re young,” Bedinghaus said. “And I believe that’s 100 percent true. I just proved it.”. Bedinghaus...

Manatee County, FL · 2d
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Tampa Bay Times

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Florida signs off on New College’s $47.5M debt plan

The Florida Board of Governors voted Friday to allow New College of Florida to take on a $47.5 million loan that will help finance the debt associated with the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Sarasota, FL · 6h

NewsRadio WFLA

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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.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

The Financial Wire

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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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Sarasota Influencer Blair Eadie Launches Holiday Collection with Frances Valentine

The holidays—and Sarasota's event and social season—are upon us, and if you're in need of a new outfit, Sarasota fashion influencer Blair Eadie, who runs the popular website Atlantic-Pacific, has some ideas. Eadie launched a capsule collection with Frances Valentine this morning, and it's full of party-worthy pieces...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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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.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

High School On SI

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Out-of-Door Academy Football Moving to FHSAA Independent League in 2027

Out-of-Door Academy football will leave the Sunshine State Athletic Association for the FHSAA’s Independent Football League in 2027, coach Rob Hollway confirmed

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...

Normal, IL · 2d

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Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges tells her story of breaking racist barriers to Sarasota kids

Ruby Bridges is 72 now, but she vividly remembers being a 6-year-old girl walking into an all-white school for the first time in November 1960. She was surrounded by federal marshals who escorted her past crowds of angry white people. She told a sold-out crowd at Booker High on Thursday...

Sarasota, FL · 16h

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Sprawling holiday pop-up ‘Xmas at Daddy’s’ opens in Downtown St. Pete

Christmas has arrived on Central Avenue. Forward Hospitality Group’s mega-sized Xmas at Daddy’s, hosted at Trailer Daddy at 217 Central Ave, is a veritable Winter Wonderland, and it is now open in downtown St. Pete for its fourth year. If you didn’t catch the debut last weekend, Xmas...

St. Petersburg, 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 · 1d

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St. Pete’s condo boom brings a wave of commercial space

Downtown St. Petersburg has added hundreds of luxury condominiums in recent years, but the new towers aren’t just places to live. They also bring office space, restaurants and storefronts that developers are trying to fill. At 400 Central, about 25,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space remains available, including...

St. Petersburg, FL · 6h

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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New outdoor cocktail lounge Drift Bar opening in downtown St. Pete

Next Level Brands, the team behind popular local spots like Boulon Brasserie, Forbici Modern Italian, and Union New American, will debut a new “open-air cocktail bar” at The Sundial in downtown St. Petersburg next week.  Located at 155 Second Ave. N., Drift Bar will celebrate its official grand opening at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, […] The post New outdoor cocktail lounge Drift Bar opening in downtown St. Pete appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

St. Petersburg, FL · 7h

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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...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Bay News 9

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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...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Axios Tampa Bay

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St. Pete Mayor-elect Charlie Crist plans community conversations

St. Petersburg Mayor-elect Charlie Crist will hold a series of listening sessions with residents as he prepares to take over City Hall in January. Why it matters: The free public meetings will offer residents a chance to share their ideas with Crist ahead of his swearing-in on Jan. 7. State of play: The Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College will run each of the five sessions, which haven't been scheduled yet, per a news release from Crist's transition team. The dates and locations will be posted to Crist's transition website , which also includes a form for residents to share feedback. Crist's team is also seeking applicants interested in working at City Hall, on the transition team, on a city board or commission, or as a volunteer. Find information on how to apply here . Zoom in: Each conversation will revolve around one of Crist's five "Guiding Lights" for his administration, similar to current Mayor Ken Welch's " Pillars for Progress ." Open stands for a transparent City Hall that will establish an Office of Open Government "on day one," per the release. Steady stands for services and public safety, particularly as the city faces a projected $33 million shortfall

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

Bay News 9

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Coast-to-coast Florida bike ride raises money for veteran wishes

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Army veteran Patrick Manning rode nearly 250 miles across Florida to raise money and awareness for the Denis V. Cooper Foundation, a nonprofit that grants wishes for veterans in Sarasota and Manatee counties. Manning’s ride began at the St. Pete Pier and ended four days...

Florida · 1d

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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

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West-MUTT-ster Dog Show Comes to The Bazaar November 14

Forget the fancy tricks and obedience routines. At the West-MUTT-ster Dog Show, absolutely NO talent is needed! All dogs and their humans are invited to join the fun on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 821 Apricot Ave. in Sarasota. Presented by Satchel’s Last Resort, this playful dog show gives pups a chance to strut their stuff while supporting a good cause. Registration is $10 per dog, with 100% of registration fees benefiting Satchel’s Last Resort.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Harborage Marina expansion moves forward after St. Petersburg voters approve referendum

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Improvements and expansions to the Harborage Marina in St. Petersburg are moving forward after city residents approved a referendum earlier this month. Approximately 75% of voters supported a measure extending the marina’s lease with the city to 30 years and requiring the tenant to make...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d