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‘It was a mess’: Holmes Beach vacation rental pool trashed, police want info on case

Police in Holmes Beach are looking for information on whoever threw tons of patio furniture and trash into the pool of a vacation rental.

Holmes Beach, FL · 21h

WFLA

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Bradenton lieutenant discharged after being struck by fleeing suspect’s car

The Bradenton Police Department said new charges have been filed against the man who rammed two officers in a Wawa parking lot while fleeing.

Bradenton, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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Florida drunk driver who killed 5 teens is sentenced after plea deal

Angela Pacalagua recounted how her family was torn apart when her 19-year-old daughter, Brianna Michelle Pacalagua, and four of her friends were killed by a drunk driver in a wrong-way crash on the Palmetto Expressway.

Palmetto, FL · 1d

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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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Herald-Tribune

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17 Sarasota area restaurants hit with high-priority violations

Seventeen Sarasota area restaurants received high-priority violations during recent health inspections, while 17 other establishments aced their inspections. Our digital database of restaurant health inspections is updated regularly with the latest information on which Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area restaurants passed or failed. You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were fined and which were forced into temporary closure. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as “a ‘snapshot’ of conditions present at the time of the inspection." On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday Which Sarasota-Manatee restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants and food trucks met all standards during their Nov. 2-8 inspections and no violations were found : 99 Bottles, 1445 Second St., Sarasota Crepetopia, 9626 State Road 64 E., Bradenton Domino's Pizza, 7353 University

Sarasota County, FL · 22h

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Festival-Bound Bradenton Teen Clocked At 101 MPH On I-4 Jailed After Cutting Off Polk County Deputy

Hally Arechiga POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Bradenton teenager’s speed to beat the weekend rush...

Polk County, FL · 2h

WFLA

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Drunk driver sentenced to 20 years after killing 2 in Sarasota: State Attorney

A Sarasota man who killed two people while drunk driving in 2024 has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison, State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced on Monday.

Sarasota, FL · 2h

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A General Store at the Beach

Samantha Spontak knows what a beach day needs. Stop by Market on Whitney, on Longboat Key, and she’ll guide you toward a small-format cheese and “some really great crackers to go with it.” Add a cold bottle of sparkling non-alcoholic white tea, she says, “so you are picnic-ready.”

Longboat Key, FL · 14h

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This Little Florida Pie Shop Serves Mini Pies So You Don’t Have To Commit To Just One Flavor

Florida has a lot of things going for it, but Yoder’s Pie Craft Coffee Co. in Sarasota might just be the most delicious argument for never leaving the state. This is a place where the pie comes in mini form, the coffee menu reads like a choose-your-own-adventure novel, and the only real problem you’ll face is deciding what to eat first.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Wealth of Geeks

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Church Donations Went Into Strangers’ Bank Accounts, Deputies Say. Eight Arrested in $260,000 Fraud Case

Church members mailed donation checks believing the money would reach their congregations. Investigators say suspects instead deposited the stolen checks into accounts they controlled, often ... Read More

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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FHP dashcam: Suspect accused of hitting officers stopped

Dash camera footage from the Florida Highway Patrol shows troopers stopping the suspect accused of hitting two Bradenton police officers with his car. Troopers ultimately had to crash into his vehicle to end their chase with him. Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.

Bradenton, FL · 21h

Palm Beach Daily News

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New Florida Trader Joe's planned to open by next year

Trader Joe's plans to open a slew of stores across the state within the next year, including in South Florida. A Sarasota location will open by the end of 2026, according to company spokesperson Nakia Rohde, and more are planned for 2027, a store in Boynton Beach among them. "Next year, we plan to add new Trader Joe’s in Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, and Vero Beach," Rohde said. "We are actively looking at hundreds of neighborhoods across the country as we hope to open more new neighborhood stores each year." When is the Boynton Beach Trader Joe's expected to open? According to the announcements page for the store , the Boynton Beach location is expected to open "in 2027." No specific date has been set. Where else does Trader Joe's plan to open stores in Florida? According to Trader Joe's new stores page , confirmation from the company, and other sources, the following new stores are reportedly in various stages of development. No opening dates have been released. Boynton Beach : 334 N. Congress Ave., Unit B, planned for 2027 Kissimmee : Planned for 2027 Maitland : Planned for 2027 Naples : Planned for 2027 Orlando: Several

Florida · 1d

Herald-Tribune

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'Thank God for Season of Sharing': High costs hit Sarasota families

While the Sarasota area has passed another fall free of hurricanes so far, residents are facing a different type of storm. This month, as Season of Sharing launches its annual fundraising campaign , heading into its 27 th year assisting local families in crisis, it does so as residents face not one, two or three emergencies, but numerous household disasters all at once. The hardships are arriving in the form of soaring gas, food, medical and utility costs, atop already high housing and child care bills. And just as with hurricanes, they are displacing households and forcing case managers to coach residents in ways to form backup plans and other contingency methods to stay safe. 'An affordability storm' “It’s an affordability storm,” said Tracie Cardwell. Cardwell is the director of marketing and communications for Sarasota’s Senior Friendship Centers , which is among numerous nonprofits in the region receiving visits and calls for help from households slammed by a cascade of rising prices. Older residents are some of the most vulnerable. Surviving on fixed incomes, many of them – both renters and homeowners – could not foresee these massive increases years ago when mapping out retirement, Cardwell said. “They did everything

Sarasota, FL · 2d

WINKNEWS.com

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Venice and North Port drivers involved in fatal Sarasota crash

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—A 40-year-old Englewood man died in a three-vehicle crash at Jacaranda Road and Center Road at 7:40 a.m. Monday. Florida Highway Patrol said the man was riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle north on Jacaranda Road and weaving in and out of traffic. Troopers said an 87-year-old Venice man drove a 2025 GMC Sierra truck and attempted to turn left from a private driveway access across the northbound lanes to travel south.

Venice, FL · 1d

WFLA

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Multi-county checking fraud investigation raises questions about how scheme was pulled off

A check fraud scheme involving at least 17 churches in Manatee County has resulted in eight arrests, following a multi-month investigation by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Manatee County, FL · 18h

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Mote Counted 4,927 Sea Turtle Nests on Local Beaches This Year

Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) reported 4,928 sea turtle nests on 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches this year, from Longboat Key down to Venice. That number includes 4,732 loggerhead sea turtle nests and 196 green sea turtle nests. (Sarasota County occasionally hosts rare nests from...

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

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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

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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 · 10h