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Sarasota PD provides educational enforcement at FDOT 'crash hot spots'

SARASOTA, Fla. — Eugene Rider usually takes every opportunity to get on his bike. Still, there are some bike lanes in Sarasota he avoids, like on U.S. 301. “I would not ride my bike on 301. There’s not enough reaction time for the driver or for me to get out of the way,” Eugene Rider, Vice President of the Florida Bike Association, said.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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St. Pete greenlights disputed Chick-fil-A expansion

St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 Thursday to clear the way for a contested Chick-fil-A redevelopment on 4th Street North, overturning an earlier rejection despite concerns about the residents and small businesses that could be displaced. The Nov. 5 decision approved land-use and zoning changes for a portion of the...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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See Glowing Molten Glass Transformed By Hand At This Unique St. Petersburg, Florida Studio

A blob of glass glowing like a tiny sun sits on the end of a long metal pipe. Minutes later, skilled hands turn it into a bowl, a vase, or a flower. You get to watch the whole thing happen live. The artists work in a hot shop with roaring...

St. Petersburg, FL · 23h

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'You don't let bullies win.' Sarasota teacher will fight for her license at formal hearing

Sarasota history teacher Liz Ballard plans to fight back against allegations of harassing a conservative middle school student, and will seek a formal hearing at the state level, she told WUSF. District documents and interviews show the case centers on a middle school boy who talked in class about beating...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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The 16th annual Shopapalooza is America’s biggest small business celebration

Shopapalooza Festival, one of the biggest shopping events in the Tampa Bay region, is back for its 16th rendition this Thanksgiving weekend. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the free vendor market will be held on the waterfront at St. Pete’s Vinoy Park (701 Bayshore Drive NE).

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Florida’s Manatee Refuge Turns 40. Its Biggest Challenge Lies Ahead

On a cold Florida morning, one of Tampa Bay’s most extraordinary wildlife gatherings can take place beside a power station. Manatees slip into a warm-water canal in Apollo Beach, sometimes by the hundreds, seeking shelter from temperatures that can threaten their survival. Tampa Electric’s Manatee Viewing Center has opened...

Apollo Beach, FL · 19h

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This Week in Local Government: 11/8/26

BRADENTON — All local government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. The Manatee School Board will be in session on Tuesday at 10 a.m., and on Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Manatee School Board Meeting...

Bradenton, FL · 2d

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A Side of Celebrity: Chef Paul Wahlberg is Cooking Up Free Wahlburger Sliders at Publix in St. Pete

Englewood just got its shiny new Publix, and that’s exciting. But sometimes, you’ve got to hit the road for something special. If you love Wahlburgers, or just want to meet a celebrity chef, here’s a solid reason to head to St. Pete this Friday, November 6, 2026.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Meet the woman behind the Sarasota Art Museum's 'Presence' exhibition

Among the more than 100 photographs in “Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder,” an exhibition of 20th century masterpieces at the Sarasota Art Museum, there is no portrait of the woman for whom the display is named. Judging by a delightful hour spent with her on...

Sarasota, FL · 22h

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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 · 1d

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St. Petersburg Police Search for Missing 22-Year-Old Zuhra Brand

St. Petersburg police are asking the public for help finding Zuhra Brand, a 22-year-old woman they describe as endangered. She was last seen at her group home near the 6500 block of 21st St. N., and investigators have released a detailed description in hopes that someone recognizes her. According to...

St. Petersburg, FL · 16h

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St. Petersburg’s Shopapalooza returns to Vinoy Park this month with 365 vendors

If you love arts, crafts, local food, acoustic music and family-friendly activities, head to downtown St. Petersburg Nov. 28-29 for a weekend celebrating Small Business Saturday (and Sunday) with 350-plus vendors. The beloved waterfront festival in Vinoy Park is organized by LocalShops1’s Ester Venouziou (and her merry elves who volunteer) and is co-sponsored by the city of St. Petersburg. It’s free and open to the public. (Leashed dogs are welcome.)

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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The state of the economy after midterms

FOX 13's Matthew McClellan speaks with Dan Bennett, CFP, founder and financial advisor at Lake Water Advisory in Sarasota, about the economy following Tuesday's midterm elections.

Sarasota, FL · 14h

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Sun City Center Neighbors Were Ordered to Tear Out HOA-Approved Backyard Fences, and One Disabled Veteran Spent Nearly $8,000 on Hers

Cypress Mill CDD letters ordered Sun City Center homeowners to remove HOA-approved fences from a drainage easement; one veteran paid nearly $8,000.

Sun City Center, FL · 2d

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Colorado man loses $6k trying to buy horses from fraudulent Sarasota website, deputies say

Detectives are searching for additional victims after a man lost thousands of dollars in a suspected fraud scheme targeting horse buyers.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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American Stage celebrates the power of performance at St. Pete benefit

Local performers, including Morgan Tapp, Delores McKenzie, John Pérez and Laura Frye, raised their voices in song and support of American Stage at Broadway by Candlelight: “The Things We Do for Love,” as 200 guests celebrated the power of live performance. An intimate evening of Broadway love songs, the candlelit cabaret held at The James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art raised more than $300,000 for the St. Petersburg-based theater company on Oct. 1.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Yet another ‘no’ to Obsidian 3.0

The would-be tallest tower in downtown Sarasota was rejected by the city commission again. Host: For the third time, the City of Sarasota Commission rejected a controversial plan to build the tallest tower yet in downtown. The matter is now likely to head to court. Ramon Lopez reports. Ramon Lopez:...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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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 · 12h

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More Than a Restaurant: Arts & Central Brings Food, Art and Community Together in Sarasota

Seeing a show? Join us for an exclusive dining offer!. Bring your ticket confirmation (dated within the past 10 days or for an upcoming 2026-2027 season show) & receive:. In a city known for its vibrant arts scene and growing culinary landscape, Arts & Central is bringing something different to the table. Blending creative cuisine, local art, live music and a welcoming atmosphere, the restaurant has become a place where food and community come together.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Council endorses $55 million Trails Crossing vision

St. Petersburg City Council has unanimously accepted a $55 million master plan to transform approximately 12 acres beneath Interstate 275 into a network of parks, trails and public gathering spaces, advancing a project that could reshape connections between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The vote establishes a framework for Trails Crossing,...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d