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Motorcyclist dies in three-vehicle collision in Venice

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An Englewood motorcyclist was killed in a three-vehicle crash Monday morning in Venice, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to investigators, the motorcycle was traveling north on Jacaranda Road, weaving in and out of traffic. As he approached the Center Road intersection, he attempted to pass...

Venice Gondolier

Cops: Gun ‘gesture’ ends in arrest

VENICE — A Venice woman who allegedly pointed a gun at neighbors is free on $15,000 bond. She told police she had only made a “gun gesture.”

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The Daily Sun

Cops: She poured water on him; he kicked her

VENICE — A Nokomis man is free on $57,500 bond after being arrested on multiple domestic violence charges.

Nokomis, FL · 1d

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 · 2d

WINKNEWS.com

Charlotte County contractor sentenced for fraud scheme

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK) — A Charlotte County contractor faces prison time after prosecutors said he took hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers, but never completed the work. A Charlotte County judge sentenced Brian White to seven years in prison, followed by 23 years of probation last month....

Charlotte County, FL · 19h

Venice Gondolier

New Venice fire station will fill many roles

VENICE — The first thing Matt Tomer wants people to know about new Fire Station 52 under construction on East Venice Avenue is that it’s not just a fire station.

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The Daily Sun

Woman with machete causes lockdown at Lamarque School

NORTH PORT — School police secured Lamarque Elementary School’s perimeter for about four hours Wednesday due to a nearby disturbance involving a woman with a machete.

North Port, FL · 5h

fastfoodclub.com

Eight Old Florida Seafood Restaurants Where Fried Shrimp Has Been Served Since The 8s Or Earlier

Some Florida seafood spots have been frying shrimp longer than most of our grandparents have been alive. These are the places with mounted fish on the walls, river views out back, and menus that still lean on platters, hush puppies, and baskets of golden shrimp. A few started as fish...

Florida · 7h

Mysuncoast.com

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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 · 22h

High School On SI

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

suncoastsearchlight.org

Nokomis scrapyard faces lawsuit threat over polluted runoff

A team of environmental advocates have filed a formal intent to sue a local metal scrapyard for allegations of polluting nearby waterways if the business doesn’t address stormwater contamination at its facility. Responding to a myriad of complaints from residents over polluted discharge at All Scrap Nokomis, Suncoast Waterkeeper...

Nokomis, FL · 13h

englewoodreview.com

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 · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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 · 2d

Venice Gondolier

LETTER: Legislature fooled us with Amendment 3

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Florida · 1d

Mysuncoast.com

Bomb threat at Venice High was a hoax, police say

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A bomb threat against Venice High School Monday morning was a hoax, the Venice Police Department said. Officers responding to the incident determined the threat was not credible and there is no active bomb threat, the department said on social media. A false report, often called...

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