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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 · 14h
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Tampa Bay Times

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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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Fall is in the air: Fresh seafood, cocktails, and marina views are in season at Paul’s Landing

As patio season returns to St. Pete, Paul’s Landing at The Vinoy (501 5th Ave NE) is one of the best places to relax by the water. Set beside the marina at the city’s iconic pink hotel, the restaurant offers seafood, cocktails, and front-row views of boats passing by.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d
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Another tech company expands its St. Pete footprint

St. Petersburg’s technology industry is growing beyond its traditional business centers, with companies working in financial technology, artificial intelligence and maritime defense establishing headquarters and expanding operations across the city. Some have arrived from larger markets. Others have grown locally, adding employees and office space as the city’s business...

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d
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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

SuncoastPost

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Sarasota and Manatee Thanksgiving Food Drive 2026 and Where to Donate

A Thanksgiving food drive across Sarasota and Manatee counties aims to collect 108,000 pounds of nonperishable food from Nov. 9 through Nov. 20. The 54-ton goal marks what would have been Nathan Benderson’s 108th birthday. The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program will distribute the donations through local food pantries and community partners ahead of Thanksgiving.

Manatee County, FL · 21h

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Sarasota scrambles to adapt to property tax cuts

Amendment 3 passed, leaving Florida municipalities with big questions. Host: Florida voters passed Amendment 3 by a good margin, it will take effect January 1, and now the scramble is on in city halls and county administrations to adapt their budgets to the new reality of substantial property tax cuts. We have a look at what’s next for the City of Sarasota.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Low-Flying Helicopters To Spray Mosquito Larvae Across Clearwater And St. Petersburg On Thursday

Mosquito (Unsplash) CLEARWATER, Fla. — Helicopters will fly low over sections of Clearwater and St....

Clearwater, 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

bradentonmag.com

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GROVE Turns Dinner Into a Party with High-Energy Dueling Piano Event

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. (November 2, 2026) — GROVE Restaurant, Patio & Ballroom will host Keys & Courses: A High-Energy Dueling Piano Dinner Party on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Held in the GROVE Ballroom, the event combines a three-course chef-curated dinner with an energetic dueling...

Lakewood Ranch, FL · 2d

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Controlled Chaos: A Sarasota Artist’s Masterclass in Smoke

Rob Tarbell’s technique—often referred to as pyrofine art or "smoke drawings"—involves using the carbon residue and soot from burning materials to create intricate, photorealistic imagery. Fox 13 photojournalist Barry Wong shows us this unique artwork.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Mysuncoast.com

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Rise and Shine Saturday set for Nov. 14 in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Rise and Shine Saturday, part of the Living Arts Festival, will take place Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Civic Green adjacent to the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Bill Sarazen, Rise and Shine Saturday chairperson, discussed the event. What to expect at...

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 · 11h

sarasotamagazine.com

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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 · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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74% of St. Pete voters approved tax for flooding, sewage fixes. What happens next?

St. Petersburg residents on Tuesday approved creating a new property tax to speed up projects that harden city infrastructure against flooding made worse by climate change. Nearly three out of every four voters backed the referendum. But implementing the tax could look different under a new city administration that will have less cash flowing into its coffers.

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d

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A Beautiful Suncoast Weekend

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - It was a wet start to November last weekend. SRQ recorded 2.24” of rain. Bradenton had a bit less at 1.60”. The east side of Lakewood Ranch came in at 5.15”. The heaviest rains hit Hardee, Desoto, and Highlands counties. Reports from Hardee and Desoto counties ranged from 5” to near 12”. Lake Placid, in Highlands County, reported 15.30”. Parts of eastern Florida received 15” to 20”.

Florida · 14h

Mysuncoast.com

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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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Local party chiefs weigh in on mid-term election outcomes

GOP’s Jack Brill: ‘We’re about the only ones left right now’. Following the blue tsunami, Florida is now a red island, and Sarasota is a dark red spot within that island. WSLR’s Ed James III spoke with party leaders. Ed James III: Tuesday’s midterm general...

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

Bay News 9

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The James Museum spotlights Native American culture with first celebration

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art will host its first Native American Heritage Month celebration Sunday, Nov. 8, with free admission, live artist demonstrations, storytelling and family activities. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The James Museum in St....

St. Petersburg, FL · 1d