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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about how Sarasota’s long‑running fight over a controversial downtown condo tower is far from over. If you have ideas for what topics...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

ilovetheburg.com

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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Tampa Bay 28

St. Pete residents could lose their homes due to a Chick-fil-A expansion

The expansion is aimed at alleviating traffic backups and improving pedestrian safety, but that expansion would require the demolition and relocation of seven apartments and several local businesses, including the Aquatic Galleria.

sarasotamagazine.com

Made for Tourists or Locals? Sarasota’s Newest Coastal Clothing Line Doesn’t Play Favorites

For some, Sarasota is a favorite vacation destination. For others, it's the place they've always called home. For the family behind SRQutie, it's a little bit of both: a place filled with memories, traditions, and three generations of family history. That connection to the Suncoast inspired the creation of SRQutie,...

Sarasota, FL · 18h

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

sarasotamagazine.com

Sarasota Influencer Blair Eadie Launches Holiday Collection with Frances Valentine

The holidays—and Sarasota's event and social season—are upon us, and if you're in need of a new outfit, Sarasota fashion influencer Blair Eadie, who runs the popular website Atlantic-Pacific, has some ideas. Eadie launched a capsule collection with Frances Valentine this morning, and it's full of party-worthy pieces...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

stpeterising.com

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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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

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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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.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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 .

sarasotamagazine.com

Munchies 420 Café Is Reopening Under Its Original Ownership

Sarasota has more than its fair share of fine dining establishments. There’s no shortage of places you can go at a reasonable hour to eat reasonable food while dressing and acting reasonably. Munchies 420 Café was not one of those places—and its patrons wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

wusf.org

Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges tells her story of breaking racist barriers to Sarasota kids

Ruby Bridges is 72 now, but she vividly remembers being a 6-year-old girl walking into an all-white school for the first time in November 1960. She was surrounded by federal marshals who escorted her past crowds of angry white people. She told a sold-out crowd at Booker High on Thursday...

Sarasota, FL · 11h

goredbirds.com

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

northeastjournal.org

Weekly Food Distribution Spreads the Love

Featured image: Positive Impact Santa Claus Joe Strickler with Mrs. Claus, Antoinette Taylor. After his homeowner’s insurance increased by $150 a month, a 65-year-old man started driving for Uber to cover basic expenses. Rising costs made it even harder to make ends meet. He thought about getting a roommate to help out because he needed money for groceries. Another woman, over 55, had never eaten fresh blueberries or a whole fresh peach; canned fruit was all she could afford.

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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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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

Sarasota, FL · 1d

sarasotanewsleader.com

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 · 22h

stpetecatalyst.com

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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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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Housing authority proposes Clearview Park expansion

Approximately 650 households are waiting for affordable senior housing through the St. Petersburg Housing Authority, which is proposing 47 new apartments at Clearview Park in north St. Petersburg. The expansion would address a portion of that demand while nearly tripling the number of apartments on the existing property. But the...