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11 Florida Libraries That Offer A Surprisingly Lovely Escape From The Everyday

One library in Florida will lend you a fishing pole and a pair of binoculars along with your stack of novels. I had to read that twice. Then I started wondering what else these quiet buildings were hiding. Plenty, it turns out. One keeps an aquarium near the shelves. Another...

Sarasota, FL · 2d
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Judge says St. Pete tire shop is addressing mosquitoes, denies city injunction request

A judge has denied a request from the city of St. Petersburg that could have allowed city officials to enter the property of a tire shop that was suspected of being a mosquito breeding ground.

St. Petersburg, FL · 3d

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Sarasota County seniors with household income up to $38,686 can exempt up to $50,000 of value from Sarasota, Venice and Longboat Key city taxes by filing DR-501SC by March 1

Sarasota County homeowners who are 65 or older and have household income up to $38,686 can exempt up to $50,000 of their home’s value from city taxes in Sarasota, Venice and Longboat Key by returning Form DR-501SC to the county property appraiser by March 1. The $38,686 limit is the figure the property appraiser lists […]

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Pinellas Packed with Events: Wine Galas, Veterans Celebrations, and More

Pinellas County has a busy week coming up. From Nov. 5 to Nov. 11, residents can attend wine fundraisers, Veterans Day ceremonies, markets, and community classes, according to a Tampa Bay Beacons event listing. Saturday, Nov. 7, holds several of the biggest events. The Redington Beach Property Owners Association will...

Pinellas County, FL · 3d
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Florida passed Amendment 3, but Tampa Bay voters were divided

Amendment 3 passed by a statewide vote, but support wasn't distributed equally. Why it matters: The property tax exemption performed better in Republican-leaning areas with fewer renters, according to a Tampa Bay Times analysis of voter data . In fact, Gov. Ron DeSantis attributed the measure to helping drive Republican voter turnout. The big picture: About 62% of voters statewide approved the amendment, according to the Florida Division of Elections. That firmly cleared the 60% approval threshold for state constitutional amendments. Yes, but: It fell short of that threshold in nine counties, including both Pinellas and Hillsborough. All nine voted Democrat in top-ticket races, per the Times. Those counties also have more renters. Zoom in: The pattern also played out locally, the Times reported. "Yes" votes were more common in areas with older and wealthier residents and more expensive homes. In Pinellas, that was the beach communities and East Lake. In Hillsborough, look to suburbs in the eastern part of the county like Brandon and Lithia.

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Sarasota schools rated ‘high performing’ by state

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Schools have again been named an Academically High-Performing School District for 2025–26 by the Florida State Board of Education, a designation that recognizes strong academic results, compliance with class-size rules and solid financial practices. In addition to the districtwide honor, 17 district-managed schools...

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

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A 47-acre Medieval Fair returns to the region for five weeks of food and entertainment

For the next month, time travel is possible in Tampa Bay. The 22nd annual Sarasota Medieval Fair is bringing its massive celebration to the region for the next five weekends, with November 7 marking the official kickoff to the fanfare. The sprawling fair consists of a 47-acre medieval village in...

Myakka City, FL · 3d

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St. Petersburg voters elect 2 LGBTQ+ city council members

Gabriel Hament (L) and Dr. Linsey Grove. (Photos via each campaign’s Facebook.) ST. PETERSBURG | Public defender Gabriel Hament and public health practitioner Dr. Linsey Grove will respectively represent Districts 2 and 6 on St. Petersburg City Council, voters determined Nov. 3. The LGBTQ+ winners had different paths to...

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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Discover local businesses, food and prizes at Manatee Chamber’s Fall Expo

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Expo will bring more than 100 local businesses and nonprofit organizations to LECOM Park on Thursday, Nov. 12, and ABC7 viewers can get in free by registering in advance. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and is...

Bradenton, FL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Ferg’s Pavilion lists two November tribute concerts in St. Petersburg

Ferg’s Pavilion has two tribute concerts on its November schedule: CRUSH! The Bon Jovi Experience on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m., and Sabbath / Long Live Ozzy! on Friday, Nov. 13, according to 10 Tampa Bay. A TicketWeb event page also lists Sabbath / Long Live Ozzy! at Ferg’s Pavilion as a free show.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

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City of Bradenton Honors LPGA Star and Olympic Gold Medalist Nelly Korda

The City honored Bradenton native, LPGA Tour star and Olympic gold medalist Nelly Korda during a November 2 ceremony at City Hall, presenting her with a Key to the City and a proclamation declaring the date “Nelly Korda Day.”. Mayor Gene Brown presented the honors in recognition of Korda’s...

Bradenton, FL · 2d

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With Amendment 3’s passage, County and City of Sarasota leaders talk of action already planned to deal with ramifications

County administrator references ‘recession budget’ for coming years. Early on during the Sarasota County Commission meeting on Nov. 4, Chair Ron Cutsinger addressed the passage of Amendment 3, which has been anticipated to reduce county property tax revenue by close to $47 million in the 2028 fiscal year and slightly more than $87 million in the 2029 fiscal year.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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HOA said yes, but the CDD says no: Sun City Center homeowners ordered to remove backyard fences

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. — For years, homeowners in one Hillsborough County neighborhood had fences around their backyards — fences that were approved by their homeowners' association. But now, another organization with government powers says some of those fences are blocking drainage easements and have to go, at...

Sun City Center, FL · 3d

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Sarasota County walks away from $18.1M waterfront deal

A prime piece of waterfront property near Siesta Key will not become a Sarasota County park after all. Sarasota County will terminate its controversial $18.1 million contract to purchase the now-vacant Boatyard Village property on Stickney Point Road because the seller could not provide clear title. The Sarasota County Commission voted 3-2 on Nov. 4 to terminate the contract for the 2.04-acre waterfront property on Little Sarasota Bay, with commissioners Joe Neunder and Mark Smith in dissent. Without clear title to the property, and with looming fiscal constraints as the county deals with the impact of Amendment 3, Commissioner Teresa Mast and Commission Chairman Ron Cutsinger said they could not support moving forward with the purchase. “If we don’t have a clear title, then I’m not an interested party,” said Mast, who made the motion to terminate the contract. “I’m not interested in continuing any further discussions or any further options until there’s a clear title.” Cutsinger noted that when commissioners approved the contract May 5, they were unaware of a federal waterfront easement issue affecting the property. “I don’t want to be the one to try to buy something like this and still have uncertainties,” Cutsinger said. Commissioner Tom

Sarasota County, FL · 3d

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Trice’s farewell, Entler’s swearing-in a jovial affair amid cloud of Amendment 3

For her first, and final, State of the City address, Sarasota Mayor Debbie Trice skipped the typical speech to play a short film at City Hall. With voice-over from Trice, the clip played like a tourism commercial for the city. She highlighted Sarasota’s recovery from the trio of Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton that slammed the area in 2024 and pointed to a spike in tourism over the past year. Trice also outlined major infrastructure projects, such as the Lido Beach renourishment and the replacement of a critical water main underneath U.S. 41.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Top Sarasota events this weekend include a free downtown block party

A free downtown Sarasota block party, a medieval fair with jousting, international festivals and an air show are among the fun things happening around the Sarasota area this weekend. Downtown Sarasota's popular street party series Fresh Fridays will return with an edition celebrating the arts, while annual festivals honoring Hispanic and Hungarian culture will take place at St. Jude Catholic Church and Sarasota Fairgrounds, respectively. In Manatee County, Sarasota Medieval Fair makes its return to Myakka City's Mallaranny Farms, and in Charlotte County, the Florida International Air Show lands back at Punta Gorda Airport. Looking for even more options? Downtown Sarasota park the Bay's free outdoor movie series Cinema at the Bay will hold a 50th anniversary screening of "All the President's Men" at 7 p.m. Thursday . Following Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman) as they investigate the Watergate scandal, the film is one of the best journalism movies ever made, winning four Oscars. Bradenton's Village of the Arts will celebrate Día de los Muertos with its 22nd annual Festival of the Skeletons featuring live music, pop-up vendors, a community shrine honoring Frida Kahlo, and a memory wall where visitors can remember loved

Sarasota, FL · 3d

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Holmes Beach Mayor reflects on years of service

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - The mayor of the City of Holmes Beach released a statement recently to reflect on her years of service, the city’s accomplishments and the future of Holmes Beach as her term comes to an end. According to the City of Holmes Beach, Judy Holmes...

Holmes Beach, FL · 1d

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Sarasota Unveils Plans to Rebuild Hart's Landing After Hurricane Destruction

After two years of uncertainty about the future of Hart's Landing, Sarasota residents finally have a clearer picture of what could replace the beloved waterfront landmark destroyed by Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. The City of Sarasota has submitted plans to rebuild the popular bait shop and docks at...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Watchdog group: Nokomis scrap metal plant accused of polluting Venice waters

NOKOMIS — Already immersed in a lengthy, complicated and public legal battle with Sarasota County’s code enforcement department over its permitting, a local scrap metal recycling facility has now been accused of additional transgressions.

Venice, FL · 23h