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Artists from around the world build sand sculptures at Siesta Key Crystal Classic

SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - Sculptors from around the world are turning piles of sand into large sculptures at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, a master sand sculpture competition. The event runs from Friday until Monday, ending at 3 p.m. Artists prepare for about two weeks. Artists travel from all...

Siesta Key, FL · 1d

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On the Water with Capt. Bill Russell | Now is a fun time to get out on the water and enjoy it

Finally, we put together a week of good weather. If you were on the water fishing, you probably noticed mullet and baitfish everywhere and a lot of them. The water is alive with activity from fish of all sizes, dolphins, manatees and birds right now. It’s a fun time to get on the water and enjoy it.

Bokeelia, FL · 1d

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Third annual Wellen Park Wine Festival returns Saturday in Venice

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The third annual Wellen Park Wine Festival returns Saturday, Nov. 14, with more than 40 vintners and eight local restaurant partners. The Grand Tasting runs from 1 to 4 p.m., with VIP entry at noon. The ticketed, outdoor event allows guests to sip, shop and sample a variety of wines, along with small bites from Downtown Wellen restaurant partners.

Venice, FL · 2d

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The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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IKEA announces opening day for new Sarasota store

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Scandinavian furniture chain, IKEA, is opening a new store in Sarasota later this month. Customers will soon be able to peruse over 5,00 products on display and more than 3,000 curated items, accessories, lighting, textiles, and small furniture pieces tailored to reflect the needs of Sarasota residents.

Sarasota, FL · 3d

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Venice couple fights $56,000 ‘fraudulent’ SBA loan, Social Security payments at risk

A Venice couple is fighting to clear their name after discovering that someone allegedly took out a $56,000 Small Business Administration loan in the husband's name during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Venice, FL · 18h

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Venice Visits Chaminade-Madonna to Kick Off Florida’s Inaugural Open Division Playoffs

Venice visits Chaminade-Madonna on Nov. 13 to open Florida’s Open Division football playoffs. Key players, matchups and Pool A stakes.

Venice, FL · 3d

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Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota County jail likely to hit overcrowding milestone

The jail is expected to be over capacity even by the time a planned addition is finished. Host: Sarasota County has the most overpopulated jail in Florida. As the inmate population continues to climb, a new addition is planned. But even that may not be enough to avoid the expensive transfer of some inmates to other facilities. Christian Casale with Suncoast Searchlight reports.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Charlotte County picks site for new South County Annex

Charlotte County commissioners on Nov. 10 unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a new South County Annex in Punta Gorda, selecting a county-owned property on East Grace Street as the preferred location. The project, designated a Tier 1 priority, will be funded through the county’s 2020 1% Local Option Sales...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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Boca Grande's Banyan Street gets 14 new trees after hurricane damages

BOCA GRANDE, Fla. (WINK)—Fourteen new banyan trees arrived on Banyan Street this week as crews worked to restore the iconic road after years of hurricane damage. "This project is to restore the historic canopy to this iconic street on the island," Rick Joyce, president and certified arborist with Forestry Resources Ecological, said.

Boca Grande, FL · 1d

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Growing Grounds in Bokeelia invites neighbors to Thanksgiving meal

BOKEELIA, Fla. (WINK) — A Bokeelia business owner is opening his family's Thanksgiving celebration to the community at Growing Grounds Farm and Market in Lee County. Since opening Jan. 1, Growing Grounds has grown from a produce stand and patch of farmland into a business with more for customers to see and take home.

Bokeelia, FL · 19h

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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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Tax Collector Moran returns more than $18.9 million in ‘excess funds’ to local taxing authorities

Major software modernization plus streamlined DMV/tax processing reported to be delivering ‘unprecedented operational efficiencies to support municipal partners amid Amendment 3 restructuring’. Following the official financial closeout for the 2026 fiscal year — which ended on Sept. 30 — Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran announced on Nov. 6...

Sarasota County, FL · 20h

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Big Secrets, Bigger Laughs: Venice Theatre Serves Up Family Dysfunction in ‘August: Osage County’

Every family has its quirks, but the Westons? Their secrets and grudges could fill three acts, and then some. You might shake your head at their mess, but you’ll end up laughing right along with them. Starting Friday, Nov. 20, Venice Theatre’s Stage 2 Series brings Tracy Letts’ award-winning...

Venice, FL · 1d

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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...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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North Port city manager Jerome Fletcher says it's time to move on

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK)—North Port City Manager Jerome Fletcher plans to resign on Nov. 13 after more than five years in the job. Fletcher became North Port's city manager on Oct. 1, 2021. “It just gets exhausting to the point where your reputation is being damaged by people who...

North Port, FL · 22h

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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...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Venice candle Brand Launches Holiday Collection

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Jonathan Beres, founder of The Sabal Collection, said it is important for consumers to know what their candles are made from. The Sabal Collection is a candle brand designed in and headquartered in Venice. How the brand started. According to the company’s website, The Sabal Collection...

Venice, FL · 1d

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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...

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