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Strong Cold Front Brings Coldest Air Since March

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A strong cold front moving through tonight and Friday morning will usher in the coldest air since March, bringing a dramatic shift in conditions for the weekend ahead. What to Expect Friday. Friday will be breezy with highs reaching low 70s — noticeably cooler than recent...

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After Lake Manatee Dam flooding, county turns to high-tech solution

As local officials released water from the Lake Manatee Dam to manage rising reservoir levels during Tropical Storm Debby, residents felt they were left with little warning to prepare for the flooding. Now, Manatee County officials are using a real-time data monitoring system, implemented after the dam flood, to help...

Manatee County, FL · 17h

Bay News 9

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...

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Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Ranked Among Nation’s ‘Best Nursing Homes’ 2027

Today’s U.S. News honor follows Newsweek’s recognition just weeks earlier, adding to national quality awards earned across Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Nov. 10, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has once again been named among the nation’s best nursing homes, earning the highest possible ratings for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Nursing Homes rankings released today.

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Clearing the way for Seaboard's future

The City of Venice is clearing the way for the next chapter of one of the community's oldest districts. Demolition recently took place at the City's former Public Works facility on Seaboard Avenue, removing structures from property that sits near the heart of the City's long-term vision for redevelopment of the Seaboard area. Seaboard has historically served as Venice's industrial district, with its growth tied to the railroad and the original John Nolen plan for the community. Today, the City is working to guide its transition into a walkable mixed-use district that can accommodate residential, commercial, retail and continued light-industrial activity. The demolition also increases the flexibility of a significant block of City-controlled property. The former Public Works site comprises approximately 2.5 acres and is adjacent to 3.3 acres of cleared property also owned by the City, bringing the combined area to approximately 5.8 acres.

Venice, FL · 11h

sarasotamagazine.com

Ahead of Its Time, This $9 Million Lido Key Home Is Looking for Its Next Chapter

There's something wonderfully incongruous about a nearly $9 million waterfront home whose owner would rather paddle a kayak than captain a yacht. John Milos isn't much of a boater, despite owning a private dock on Lido Key with deep-water access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. He and his wife, Catherine instead have three kayaks and a customized launch that lowers them directly into the canal at the touch of a button.

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WFLA

Arrest warrant issued for Manatee County screening contractor

An arrest warrant has been issued for the owner of Integrity Screening Plus, a Manatee County contractor accused of collecting tens of thousands of dollars for screening jobs and failing to perform the work, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Manatee County, FL · 2h

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

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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 · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

See photos as LPGA stars warm up for The Annika in Belleair

Golf legend Annika Sorenstam and world No. 1 Nelly Korda were among the big names on the course Wednesday as The Annika kicked off five days of LPGA Tour events at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

Belleair, FL · 2d

sarasotanewsleader.com

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...

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High School On SI

Chaminade-Madonna Routs Venice in Florida High School Football Open Division Matchup

The No. 8 Venice Indians (9-1) play the No. 4 Chaminade-Madonna Lions (8-2) in an FHSAA Open Division Group Play game on Friday at Chaminade-Madonna High School

Venice, FL · 5h

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

theguillotine.com

NDSU Faces Iowa State and Wisconsin in Florida

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling heads to Bradenton, Florida for the Sunshine Duals on Saturday, November 14. The Bison will face #10 Iowa State at noon CT before taking on Wisconsin at 2 p.m. CT. The duals against Iowa State and Wisconsin will be streamed live via...

Fargo, ND · 1d

thebradentontimes.com

Amendment 3 Passed. Now we do the math

Amendment 3 passed last Tuesday with 62% of the statewide vote (65% in Manatee County), which surpassed the 60% threshold needed to add the additional tax exemptions into the Florida Constitution. I’m not going to rehash the risks, or the merits, of this as it’s now final. You can look back on my Substack for posts if you’d like to review my thoughts.

Manatee County, FL · 3h

sarasotamagazine.com

Munchies 420 Café Is Reopening Under Its Original Ownership

Sarasota has more than its fair share of fine dining establishments. There’s no shortage of places you can go at a reasonable hour to eat reasonable food while dressing and acting reasonably. Munchies 420 Café was not one of those places—and its patrons wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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Boca’s holiday catering menu

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today in our kitchen we welcomed Executive Chef Richard Teav and Manager Nora Gingerich from Boca. The two joined us to make a Duck Confit with Fried Rice and Chinese Vegetables and a Ornamentini, Boca’s classic holiday-inspired cocktail. Boca is making their holiday spread available...

Sarasota, FL · 11h

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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.

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Expert says Blackburn Point Bridge in Osprey is worth rehabilitating

OSPREY, Fla. (WWSB) - An expert brought in by the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation said the Blackburn Point Swing Bridge in Osprey is worth rehabilitating after he surveyed the structure. The bridge, built in 1926, crosses the Intracoastal Waterway. It is one of the few remaining swing bridges in...

Osprey, FL · 12h

sarasotanewsleader.com

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.