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71-year-old driver dies in crash with semitrailer on University Parkway in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 71-year-old Sarasota man died and a 71-year-old Sarasota woman was critically injured when a Chevrolet Equinox struck the rear of a semitrailer on University Parkway approaching Medici Court, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Trooper Kenn Watson said the crash happened at about 11:55 a.m....

Sarasota, FL · 15h

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City of Sarasota grapples with Amendment 3

Tax cuts could affect the city’s commitment to fund a new performing arts center. Host: With the November 3 election behind us, the City of Sarasota is looking to understand how Amendment 3 affects them and their prior commitments, including to partially fund a new performing arts center. Noah Bookstein reports.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Rising Bills Pushing Households into Crisis

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 affordability on the Suncoast hitting households hard. If you have ideas for what topics we should discuss next, email us at suncoastview@mysuncoast.com!

Sarasota, FL · 19h

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Palm Ave Pushback

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

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Free turkey dinners set for Englewood, Venice

Turkey dinners with all the trimmings will be provided for free across the region by All Faiths Food Bank as part of its ThankFULL campaign.

Englewood, FL · 17h

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Popular national sandwich chain opens second Sarasota restaurant

A national chain with nearly 50 years of history — known for its oven-toasted sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes — has opened its second Sarasota restaurant. Potbelly Sandwich Works opened Nov. 13 at 6650 Fruitville Road, Unit 146, in the Fruitville Farms shopping center near the intersection of Fruitville Road and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The Publix-anchored development is just east of Interstate 75. The new restaurant follows Potbelly's Sarasota debut last year , when the Chicago-founded chain opened at 1635 S. Tamiami Trail, across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. “Potbelly is the familiar stop for a quick lunch, an easy family dinner or a shake at the end of a busy day when you need a sweet treat," Carol Manick, district manager at Potbelly, said in a statement. "We’re thrilled to build on our local presence and connect with even more fans here in Sarasota.” Potbelly plans to celebrate its newest location with a grand opening Dec. 4. The first 50 guests in line will receive free Potbelly for a year, according to the company. The event will also feature a ribbon-cutting and a game offering chances to win food, merchandise and other prizes. What is on the menu at the new

Sarasota, FL · 11h

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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

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Sarasota Area Events: November 13 – 15th 2026

This weekend has some terrific activities planned throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, including the return of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, a major food truck festival, the Sarasota Medieval Fair, a wine festival in Wellen Park, live entertainment, sporting events and theater. I’ve organized the listings by date and activity,...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade set for Nov. 14 at University Town Center

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Thousands of families will gather at University Town Center (UTC) on Saturday, Nov. 14, for Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade. The event includes entertainers, giant balloons, floats, fireworks and a free after-party concert featuring a nationally known headliner. The headliner will be announced later this month.

Sarasota, FL · 13h

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Reward offered in unsolved 2024 killing of Bradenton mother

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Detectives are seeking information in the unsolved homicide of Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores, a mother of four who was shot and killed while pulling into her Bradenton driveway in 2024. An $8,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, according to a statement seeking the...

Bradenton, FL · 1d

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Palmetto man faces prison time for dumping body into Gulf, prosecutors say

A Palmetto man could soon be headed to federal prison after prosecutors said he dumped the body of a person who died of a drug overdose into the ocean. Matthew Edward Zoladz, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 2 to violating the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships , according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Zoladz faces up to 15 years in federal prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 20, 2027, according to court records. Federal prosecutors said Zoladz was using drugs with another person on Dec. 7, 2022, when that person overdosed and died. Zoladz then drove around with the person’s unconscious or deceased body in the front seat of his vehicle and recorded a video of the person, according to prosecutors. Investigators said Zoladz never reported the death. The following day, prosecutors said Zoladz was scheduled to work as a deckhand aboard a ship called the Big Dog. Before leaving, he wrapped the body in a black plastic trash bag and brought it onto the boat. Later that evening, Zoladz dumped the bag containing the body into the Gulf, according to an arrest

Palmetto, FL · 2d

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Man rescued 1.5 miles at sea in Gulf

VENICE — A man who became separated from his sailboat on Halloween was found two hours later about 1.5 miles off Venice Beach in the Gulf, clinging to a boat bumper in choppy water just as the sun was setting.

Venice, FL · 2d

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Cutting Loose Salon curly hair transformation

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Dawn Kast, an Artisan stylist and curly hair specialist at Cutting Loose Salon, shares a color, cut and styling transformation for a model with curly hair. Kast used the salon’s new Funner line on her model’s curls. She started with Heavy Hydrator shampoo, defined the curls...

Sarasota, FL · 19h

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Cops: Fake doctor busted for hotel fraud

VENICE — A Venice man who is accused of pretending to be a doctor and skipping out on a four-figure hotel bill is free on a $5,000 bond after agreeing to pay for a court-ordered GPS monitor.

Venice, FL · 15h

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'I don't want to see the bullies win:' Pine View teacher will fight for license

OSPREY — Since September, multiple state officials have called for further investigation into Pine View teacher Liz Ballard, despite Sarasota County Schools finding her innocent of allegations involving two students stemming back years.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Suspect in Bradenton Officer involved shooting refuses transport to court for bond hearing

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - 35 year old Dejerrian Murray refusing transport for his bond hearing Friday morning - the defense attorney making a motion to continue the case to next Friday. Murray is charged with two counts of aggravated battery on an officer, reckless driving resulting in serious bodily injury,...

Bradenton, FL · 13h

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Amendment 3 Passed. Now we do the math

Amendment 3 passed last Tuesday with 62% of the statewide vote (65% in Manatee County), which surpassed the 60% threshold needed to add the additional tax exemptions into the Florida Constitution. I’m not going to rehash the risks, or the merits, of this as it’s now final. You can look back on my Substack for posts if you’d like to review my thoughts.

Manatee County, FL · 10h