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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 · 2d

Tampa Bay Times

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Florida may buy a 30-acre property on Clearwater Beach. It comes with a big house

Top Florida officials will vote Tuesday whether to spend $20.5 million on a 30-acre property at the northern tip of Clearwater Beach, according to an agenda for the upcoming Cabinet meeting.

Clearwater, FL · 2d

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Tampa sees surge in millionaire renters, national report finds

TAMPA, Fla - The Tampa Bay area is seeing a growing number of millionaire families choosing to rent rather than immediately purchase homes. According to a report from RentCafe, the number of millionaire households renting in the Tampa metro area jumped from 21 in 2020 to 76 in 2024. That's...

Tampa, FL · 3d

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Manatee County seeks applicants for seven seats on Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Manatee County is accepting applications through Dec. 4 to fill seven open seats on its Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, the citizen panel that advises the Board of County Commissioners on ways to expand and preserve affordable housing for residents. "Housing affordability is one of the most pressing issues facing families...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Orange Cones Ahead: Pinellas County Drivers Face Week Of Day And Night Lane Closures

Traffic Alert PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers across Pinellas County should plan for extra travel...

Pinellas County, FL · 14h

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After Lake Manatee Dam flooding, county turns to high-tech solution

As local officials released water from the Lake Manatee Dam to manage rising reservoir levels during Tropical Storm Debby, residents felt they were left with little warning to prepare for the flooding. Now, Manatee County officials are using a real-time data monitoring system, implemented after the dam flood, to help...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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New faces, same fights? Manatee’s new commissioners won’t rock the boat

Even with two new faces joining the Manatee County Commission, the November elections are unlikely to sway the board’s direction on top issues, like the county administrator’s contract and the debate over the Bishop Animal Shelter. Last week, voters elected newcomers Tara Poulton and Elizabeth Arnold, while incumbent...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

Mysuncoast.com

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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 · 1d

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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 · 3d

WFLA

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Jackson House reportedly stabilized following partial collapse

After years of efforts to preserve and restore the Jackson House in Tampa, Carolyn Collins with the foundation said the house has been stabilized.

Tampa, FL · 2d

stpetecatalyst.com

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What is TheatreFor? This one’s for North Pinellas County

You’ll need both hands to count all the professional theater companies in the Tampa Bay area, those that pay their actors for their work, with staff and crew devoted 24/7 to the creation and production of comedies, dramas and musicals. By 2024 Graham Jones, a retired software designer and...

Pinellas County, FL · 16h

sarasotamagazine.com

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This Year's Big List of Sarasota Holiday Happenings

This year's merry celebration features giant balloons, floats, marching bands, dance troupes and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The excitement continues with thrilling FMX stunts by Nik Wallenda’s Wonderland Circus, the lighting of UTC’s 50-foot holiday tree, fireworks and an after-party concert. Dec. 2-Jan.3. 1012 N. Orange...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Observer

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Their HOA approved the fences. Now a Sun City Center CDD says they have to come down, at the owners' expense

Homeowners in Sun City Center's Cypress Mill community are being told to move or remove backyard fences that sit on 15-foot drainage easements, even though their HOA signed off. Here's why the CDD says HOA approval doesn't count, and what to check before you build.

Sun City Center, FL · 2d

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Sheriff recommending increased Animal Services fees and fines, calling action a ‘critical need’

Hoffman also proposes Sarasota County fund for betterment of animals. As part of his report to the Sarasota County Commission during their regular meeting on Nov. 17, in Sarasota, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis is scheduled to bring up Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman’s plea “to address the critical need to increase fees collected by Sarasota County Animal Services,” as Hoffman pointed out in an Aug. 31 letter to Lewis.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Expert says Blackburn Point Bridge in Osprey is worth rehabilitating

OSPREY, Fla. (WWSB) - An expert brought in by the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation said the Blackburn Point Swing Bridge in Osprey is worth rehabilitating after he surveyed the structure. The bridge, built in 1926, crosses the Intracoastal Waterway. It is one of the few remaining swing bridges in...

Osprey, FL · 1d

tbbwmag.com

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Seminole sports complex set for $10.3M, seven-field rebuild

The Cross Bayou Athletic Association Complex near Lake Seminole could get a $10.3 million overhaul that would replace six aging ballfields with seven new fields for youth baseball and softball, along with new dugouts, covered bleachers, batting cages and lighting. The plan also includes new concession stands, restrooms, a building for meetings and equipment storage, plus parking and drainage improvements.

Seminole, FL · 1d

Axios Tampa Bay

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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

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d