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Mayors’ Feed the Hungry hosts Thanksgiving food drive at Nathan Benderson Park

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A community-wide Thanksgiving food drive is bringing Suncoast residents together to fight hunger while honoring the legacy of a local philanthropist. The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program is partnering with Nathan Benderson Park to collect 109,000 pounds of food in honor of what would have been Nathan Benderson’s 109th birthday on November 20.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d
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KOJO, the top-floor, upscale Asian restaurant at Central Park, set for St. Pete debut

Central Park St. Pete (551 Central Avenue) has quickly become a hub of activity since the food hall portion of the five-story concept opened this summer. Now, its long-awaited crown jewel is about to make its debut, with KOJO soft opening this weekend. Reservations for the upscale Asian restaurant on...

Sarasota, FL · 1d
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Ohlrich the new mayor of Sarasota, with Ahearn-Koch serving as vice mayor

Entler formally joins City Commission during Nov. 6 special meeting. Along with a new commissioner, the City of Sarasota has a new mayor and a new vice mayor, thanks to votes taken during a special meeting of the board members on Nov. 6. With Flo Entler of Arlington Park replacing...

Sarasota, FL · 1d
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Made for Tourists or Locals? Sarasota’s Newest Coastal Clothing Line Doesn’t Play Favorites

For some, Sarasota is a favorite vacation destination. For others, it's the place they've always called home. For the family behind SRQutie, it's a little bit of both: a place filled with memories, traditions, and three generations of family history. That connection to the Suncoast inspired the creation of SRQutie,...

Sarasota, FL · 23h
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⛸️ Air & Ice Makes its World Premiere in Sarasota - Win Tickets!

Nearly a century after the circus made Sarasota its home, The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) is celebrating that legacy while reimagining what circus can be. For eight days, November 21–28, 2026, the Circus Arts Conservatory Arena will be transformed into an ice rink for 10 performances, welcoming an all-star cast of Olympic and World Champion skaters alongside internationally acclaimed circus artists. This new production promises a thrilling blend of athleticism, artistry, high-flying aerial acts and world-class ice skating, offering Sarasota audiences an experience unlike anything CAC has presented before.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Spirit of Sarasota postcard contest to open for submissions on Nov. 16

At noon on Monday, Nov. 16, the window will open for submissions for the Spirit of Sarasota postcard contest, presented by the City of Sarasota Art Program in partnership with the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), city staff has announced. “The contest provides an opportunity for artists of all experience...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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20 years later, Allegiant dominates St. Pete-Clearwater Int'l Airport with 98% of flights

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Allegiant Airlines is celebrating 20 years at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), where the budget carrier now accounts for 98% of commercial flights. What started as a small operation in 2006 has grown into a major success story for both the airline and airport. As...

Clearwater, FL · 14h

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St. Petersburg Approves Up to $2M for Downtown Cleaning and Hospitality Services

The St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 on Nov. 5 to approve approximately $2 million over three years. The money will pay for daily cleaning, maintenance, and hospitality work across roughly 226 acres of downtown, St. Pete Catalyst reported. Vice Chair Richie Floyd cast the only vote against it. Under...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Mark Ferguson was not initially a restaurateur. Prior to opening his St. Petersburg-based establishment, Ferguson was a physical education teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School. However, he saw an opportunity to create a space to bring sports fans together. The entrepreneur eventually acquired...

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Ryan Krause making math understandable and enriching the Cardinal Mooney community

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Ryan Krause hopes to encourage his students at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School to enjoy and value the principles of mathematics having been inspired by his own math teacher growing up. “I was drawn to teaching when I was in high school I had a math...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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On Nov. 17, FDOT to host public meeting on plans for resurfacing and rehabilitation project on U.S. 41 from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of U.S. 301

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a public meeting on the plans for the resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation project that will include median modifications along U.S. 41 from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of U.S. 301, the department has announced.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Axios Tampa Bay

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The story behind St. Pete's Skyline Building, now a SHINE mural canvas

St. Petersburg 's Skyline Building has lived many lives since it opened in 1961. Why it matters: This week, it's a giant canvas for artists participating in the 12th-annual SHINE Mural Festival . The big picture: By this weekend, four new murals will cover the cylindrical office building and surrounding walls on Dr. Martin Luther King Street North, said Helen French, executive director of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, which organizes the festival. Alyssa Marie with the Happy Mural Project worked with more than 500 locals to paint a floral-themed piece on the north wall of the property. The back and side walls of the building feature a moody black-and-white piece by REIVER , a self-taught artist from the United Kingdom, and a burst of color by Virginia artist Jon Murrill . And North Carolina-based artist Osiris Rain is painting the seven-story cylinder that, rumor has it, was inspired by the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, according to St. Petersburg Museum of History executive director Rui Farias. Community members work on the Happy Mural Project mural on St. Pete's Skyline Building. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation Media Artists REIVER and Jon Murrill work on their murals. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

theonlinecurrent.com

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Eckerd College adjusts scope after $3 million budget deficit

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Eckerd College planned a budget for 1,743 students. Only 1,700 enrolled this fall. This means that there is a deficit equivalent to the revenue from 43 students. At an average cost of $70,668 per student per year, that puts the college in a deficit that could be as high as $3 million for this academic year.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

wusf.org

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Charlie Crist’s ‘Guiding Lights’ for St. Petersburg spotlight recruitment and budget

St. Pete Mayor-elect Charlie Crist unveiled his “Five Guiding Lights” Thursday, outlining the priorities that will inform his transition into office. Two things stand out: a recruitment pipeline and the challenge of offsetting budgetary losses from Amendment 3’s passage. Crist’s plan states that “Anyone interested in serving...

St. Petersburg, FL · 16h

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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FloridaRama Fest and Tigertail Asian Film Festival among best ‘Art Everywhere’ events happening in Pinellas November 12-18

Pinellas' Art Everywhere celebration kicks off with another week of events happening Nov. 12-18, 2026, topped by FloridaRAMA's fifth anniversary festival, the Tigertail Asian Film Festival and more. The post FloridaRama Fest and Tigertail Asian Film Festival among best ‘Art Everywhere’ events happening in Pinellas November 12-18 appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Pinellas County, FL · 1d

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Sarasota Police Department officers getting 3% raises this year, thanks to conclusion of collective bargaining

City Commission approves results of contract negotiations. With unanimous votes on Nov. 2, the Sarasota City Commission approved 3% cost-of-living increases this fiscal year for all patrol officers, sergeants, lieutenants and crime scene investigators with the Sarasota Police Department, effective as of Oct. 28. The action came in the board...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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St. Petersburg approves zoning appeal for Fourth Street Chick-fil-A expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council approved a zoning appeal for the Chick-fil-A on Fourth Street last Thursday, clearing one step in the restaurant’s plan to expand its parking lot and drive-thru area. The expansion is needed because the drive-thru line often backs up onto...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Sara Bay Country Club names Shane Fiala, PGA, as head golf professional

Sarasota, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2026) – Sara Bay Country Club—a member-owned private golf club holding a significant place in American golf history—announces the hiring of Shane Fiala, PGA, as its Head Golf Professional. Fiala becomes the 16th golf professional in the club’s 100-year history, joining a distinguished roster that began in 1926 with the legendary Tommy Armour.

Sarasota, FL · 1d