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Bank of America gives $15,000 to Manatee Habitat for Women Build home

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Habitat for Humanity has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America to help build a home for a local mother and her children through its 2027 Women Build campaign. The home will be built in Kings Cross Place, a 27-home Manatee Habitat...

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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Spirit of Sarasota postcard contest to open for submissions on Nov. 16

At noon on Monday, Nov. 16, the window will open for submissions for the Spirit of Sarasota postcard contest, presented by the City of Sarasota Art Program in partnership with the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), city staff has announced. “The contest provides an opportunity for artists of all experience...

Sarasota, FL · 23h

Herald-Tribune

NCAA November signings. Venice, Riverview, Sarasota, Mooney among those celebrating

A roundup from the NCAA November 2026 signing period. Venice Venice High School held its National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, celebrating 14 athletes. Six Venice baseball players signed on Wednesday, including right-handed pitcher Kasen Poplin (Liberty University), outfielder/right-handed pitcher RJ Shields (Mississippi State), outfielder August Backman (Florida), shortstop Graham Houston (LSU), catcher Jonathan Mauro (Columbia) and pitcher Aiden Cary (Santa Fe Community College). Shields is one of the top recruits in the country, ranking 97th nationally, according to Perfect Game. During the 2026 season, Shields posted a slash line of .299/.417/.448 in 87 at bats. He had a 0.34 ERA and 0.79 WHIP, striking out 26 batters. “It was nice to sign next to all my brothers,” Shields said. “I’ve been playing with them for four years. It’s just really cool to see how we’ve come.” Alongside Shields, Backman inked his commitment to Florida. Last season, Backman was talking to both Florida and Virginia, during a standout junior season. He had a slash line of .485/.587/.713 in 101 at bats. Once Backman took an unofficial visit to Florida, he cancelled his visit to Virginia that was scheduled for the next weekend. Backman said he was shown everything

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Weekly Tidbits November 12, 2026

Deck the Hulls: Pinellas County Boaters, It’s Time to Join a Holiday Boat Parade. There are some holiday traditions that just feel like Florida, and lighted boat parades are certainly one of them. For generations, boaters and waterfront communities across Pinellas County have celebrated the season by decorating their vessels and taking to the waterways, creating sparkling nighttime spectacles for everyone on shore to enjoy. Learn more at https://www.paradisenewsfl.com/deck-the-hulls/.

Pinellas County, FL · 23h

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Sarasota Medieval Fair returns for five weekends of jousting and entertainment

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Knights, performers and artisans are gathering in Myakka City for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, an annual event that combines medieval-themed entertainment with shopping, food and games. The fair is in its 22nd year and takes place at the Woods of Mallaranny, a wooded venue at 29847...

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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...

Normal, IL · 2d

Bay News 9

Commissioners extend program that removed 64,000 pounds of illegal dumping

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Keep Manatee Beautiful’s illegal dumping rapid response team has removed more than 32 tons of trash from Manatee County roadsides and public spaces in six months, prompting county commissioners to continue funding the cleanup effort. The program began with a CareerSource Suncoast hurricane recovery...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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Hundreds Pack St. Pete's The Factory as Tampa Bay Times Unveils Top 10 Restaurants

Hundreds of hungry locals packed The Factory St. Pete on Tuesday night as the Tampa Bay Times Food team pulled back the curtain on this year's Top 10 restaurants, capping off weeks of anticipation over who made the cut on the newspaper's closely watched annual list. The reveal event, held...

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Harborage Marina expansion moves forward after St. Petersburg voters approve referendum

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Improvements and expansions to the Harborage Marina in St. Petersburg are moving forward after city residents approved a referendum earlier this month. Approximately 75% of voters supported a measure extending the marina’s lease with the city to 30 years and requiring the tenant to make...

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Inaugural Booker Creek Arts Festival to bring 122 artworks to 35 venues to EDGE District this weekend

Beginning this Thursday, visitors to the EDGE District of downtown St. Pete will find original artwork in some unexpected places, including a tattoo shop, a thrift store, and even the St. Petersburg Police Department. The first Booker Creek Arts Festival kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday, with 122 juried...

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EXCLUSIVE: Sales Up at 2026 Keller Marine & RV East Coast Show

The Keller Marine & RV East Coast aftermarket distributor show returned to Florida on Nov. 2-3, 2026. Keller owner Mike Keller said the event exceeded sales expectations. “It is no secret that the market is not doing great right now,” Keller said, “So, going into the show, our mentality was that it would be slower because of people watching their spending, but it went better than we hoped. Attendance was what we planned for, and the sales per dealer were up from what we expected.”

Palmetto, FL · 2d

High School On SI

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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Axios Tampa Bay

St. Pete Mayor-elect Charlie Crist plans community conversations

St. Petersburg Mayor-elect Charlie Crist will hold a series of listening sessions with residents as he prepares to take over City Hall in January. Why it matters: The free public meetings will offer residents a chance to share their ideas with Crist ahead of his swearing-in on Jan. 7. State of play: The Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College will run each of the five sessions, which haven't been scheduled yet, per a news release from Crist's transition team. The dates and locations will be posted to Crist's transition website , which also includes a form for residents to share feedback. Crist's team is also seeking applicants interested in working at City Hall, on the transition team, on a city board or commission, or as a volunteer. Find information on how to apply here . Zoom in: Each conversation will revolve around one of Crist's five "Guiding Lights" for his administration, similar to current Mayor Ken Welch's " Pillars for Progress ." Open stands for a transparent City Hall that will establish an Office of Open Government "on day one," per the release. Steady stands for services and public safety, particularly as the city faces a projected $33 million shortfall

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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...

Sarasota, FL · 23h

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Modern Asian restaurant Kojo opens this weekend at Central Park in downtown St. Pete

More than five years after it was first announced, modern Asian restaurant Kojo is finally ready to welcome diners to downtown St. Pete. Kojo will soft open Friday, November 13th, at 5 p.m. on the third floor of Central Park, the five-story food hall at 551 Central Avenue. Reservations for...

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Melting Pot in St. Pete debuts new menu, including three-course dinner experiences

Dinner at the Melting Pot (699 Central Ave) has always been focused on what happens around the table. Part of the fun of fondue is that dinner becomes something you actually do together. You’re dipping, sharing, trying different combinations, and lingering over each course, turning date night, a birthday, or dinner with friends into a night that feels like an occasion. And starting this month, the restaurant has added new ways to dip into the experience.

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St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood hosts four hours of porch concerts on Sunday

The Historic Kenwood neighborhood of St. Petersburg, Florida hosts its Porch Music Day concerts on Nov. 15, 2026. The post St. Pete’s Historic Kenwood neighborhood hosts four hours of porch concerts on Sunday appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

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Sprawling holiday pop-up ‘Xmas at Daddy’s’ opens in Downtown St. Pete

Christmas has arrived on Central Avenue. Forward Hospitality Group’s mega-sized Xmas at Daddy’s, hosted at Trailer Daddy at 217 Central Ave, is a veritable Winter Wonderland, and it is now open in downtown St. Pete for its fourth year. If you didn’t catch the debut last weekend, Xmas...

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Downtown concert venue Jannus Live up for sale

Jannus Landing, the downtown St. Petersburg building that includes the Jannus Live concert venue, is up for sale. The Jannus Landing Retail Building LLC has listed the two-story, 10,500 square foot structure at 200 1st Avenue N. for $11.5 million. The organization’s Registered Agent Megan Barnes is also Manager of...

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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.