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Lakewood Ranch, FL · Municipal

Herald-Tribune

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Iconic Sarasota County waterfront restaurant reopens

For Mary and Charlie Morhardt, the recent reopening of an iconic Old Florida restaurant in south Sarasota County known for serving comfort food in a waterfront setting could not happen soon enough. The Michigan couple had been visiting Snook Haven , located “Smack Dab on the Myakka River” at 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice, since the 1970s. “We ride a lot of motorcycles, back in the 70s,” Charlie Morhardt said. “It was more of a motorcycle hangout. It’s always nice to come here, they always have a band going,” he added. Sarasota County closed Snook Haven on April 30, 2025 to begin an $8.75 million makeover that included a new food service building and covered seating pavilion. Last year, while Sarasota County was in the midst of that project, the couple put their kayaks in the river and paddled over to see the new facility from that side. This year, they waited patiently for the reopening. “We stayed an extra day just to be here,” Mary Morhardt added. The Morhardts were the first customers served after the new food pavilion opened. They ordered the Florida Seafood Chowder and Myakka Nachos. What's on the menu at the reopened Snook Haven SSA

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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How Did Three Thousand Vendors End Up At Red Barn Flea Market In Bradenton Every Weekend?

Every Friday morning in Bradenton, a big red building wakes up after four quiet days. By nine o’clock, booths are open, carts are rolling, and shoppers are hunting for things they did not know they needed. Fishing reels, crystals, leather belts, parakeets, fresh produce, and even golf carts all...

Bradenton, FL · 2d

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New faces, same fights? Manatee’s new commissioners won’t rock the boat

Even with two new faces joining the Manatee County Commission, the November elections are unlikely to sway the board’s direction on top issues, like the county administrator’s contract and the debate over the Bishop Animal Shelter. Last week, voters elected newcomers Tara Poulton and Elizabeth Arnold, while incumbent...

Manatee County, FL · 11h

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Sarasota County kills controversial $18.1 million Boatyard deal over title dispute

Sarasota County commissioners on Wednesday terminated the county’s $18.1 million deal to buy the Boatyard waterfront property at the foot of the southern Siesta Key bridge after a months-long dispute over a federal easement that clouded the property’s title. The board voted 3-2 to walk away from the...

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

2paragraphs News

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DeSantis Says Amendment 3 Saved Florida From the Blue Wave - Sarasota Commissioner Warns of "Disastrous" Impact

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the national election results "probably the political worst-case scenario for a midterm election" and said "Florida is the last main anchor standing." On Saturday he wrote on X: "Had Amendment 3 not been on the ballot, I don't know that we turn out the voters that we ended up […]

Florida · 3d

Tampa Bay Times

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Meet the ‘Trash Pirates’ who clean up Madeira Beach every month

Audrey Cevaer and Kandi Maiden retired to Madeira Beach for the coastal life. Then a newborn manatee gave them a second calling. The friends and neighbors, who both left careers in dental health, went on to found the Trash Pirates of Madeira Beach. The volunteer group has held a community cleanup on the first Saturday of the month since January 2019. On Oct. 14, Mayor Anne-Marie Brooks and the City Commission gave each of them a key to the city.

Madeira Beach, FL · 2d

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Veterans Day parades and ceremonies on the Suncoast

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Communities across the Suncoast will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday with parades and ceremonies honoring military service members. In Palmetto, the Veterans Day parade will step off at 10:15 a.m. from the Manatee County Fairgrounds and proceed to Sutton Park, where a memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

SuncoastPost

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How to Claim the Hooters Veterans Day Free Meal in Florida

Veterans and active-duty service members can get a complimentary entrée with a beverage purchase at participating Hooters restaurants on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to the regional announcement. The offer is for dine-in guests with a military ID or other proof of service. The announcement lists locations in Bradenton, Sarasota, Southwest Florida and South Florida.

Florida · 12h

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Wagon Wheel flea market site under contract for new Pinellas County development

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - A developer is looking to revive one of Pinellas County's largest vacant properties: The former Wagon Wheel flea market site off of Park Boulevard. The 156-acre property has sat empty since 2020, and Belleair Development Group is now under contract to purchase the land and is exploring what could come next.

Pinellas County, FL · 18h

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Amendment 3 may hit Pinellas County's beach cities differently, officials say

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Some of Pinellas County's beach communities say the financial impact of Amendment 3 may not be as significant as anticipated, while others are still in the early phases of figuring it out. The amendment, which was approved by voters on Nov. 3, expands the homestead...

Pinellas County, FL · 9h

The Home Brief

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Who handles tree trimming and yard cleanup in Sarasota?

Top 5Landscapers · Sarasota, FL·Checked Nov 8, 2026. In Sarasota, tree work can mean anything from careful palm pruning to clearing trees, grinding stumps and hauling debris. We read reviews and business records for 5 landscapers and pulled out the questions worth asking before the work begins.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Pioneer Plaza Gets Its Groove Back: Englewood After Dark Returns This Thursday Nov. 12

Circle this Thursday, November 12, on your calendar. Englewood After Dark is about to wake up your Thursday nights at Pioneer Plaza. Back on October 22, 2026, GBack Media kicked off their first Night Market, and it didn’t go unnoticed. The Outsiderz Band rocked the stage at Pioneer Plaza, 325 W. Dearborn St., and the night was alive with music, energy, laughter, all rolling together under the lights.

Englewood, FL · 1d

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Weekend Plans Become A Whole Saturday Out At This Century-Old Florida Racetrack

I would like to state, for the record, that betting on the horse with the prettiest name is a perfectly valid strategy. It has worked for me in theory many times. Florida has a thoroughbred racetrack that just turned 100 years old, and it still lets you stand close enough to hear the hooves. Entry has long cost about what a fancy coffee does, and some days it costs nothing at all.

Tampa, FL · 2d

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Veterans Day 2026: The Florida Aquarium offers free admission to military

Florida Aquarium free admission honors veterans and active-duty military members with special exhibits Wednesday for Veterans Day. Guests can watch costumed divers wave American flags underwater and attend live musical sets performed by disabled veterans and trauma recovery groups. Qualified visitors must redeem tickets in person at the Tampa box...

Tampa, 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 · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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St. Pete mayor-elect Crist teases a ‘map forward’ for city

St. Petersburg gave its mayor-elect, Charlie Crist, a mandate. City voters turned out 62% for the former governor and congressman, ousting Mayor Ken Welch. Crist’s strategy of harping on the incumbent’s failures — including the impending loss of the Tampa Bay Rays and the missed opportunity of a Moffitt Cancer Center campus downtown — resonated with residents let down by Welch’s five years at City Hall.

St. Petersburg, FL · 8h

SuncoastPost

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Sarasota County Veterans Day 2026 Closures and What Stays Open

Planning errands for Wednesday, Nov. 11? Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed for Veterans Day, but trash pickup and public transportation will continue on their regular schedules. The holiday also leaves one familiar midweek outing on the calendar: the Phillippi Farmhouse Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

Venice Gondolier

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LETTER: Legislature fooled us with Amendment 3

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Florida · 14h