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Red cross removed from former Sarasota church property

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large red cross outside the former church property at 3005 S. Tuttle Ave. was moved Tuesday at 1 p.m. Parkinson Place, which purchased the property, is donating the cross to Campbell RV on Cattlemen Road. Crews worked for two hours to remove it. Campbell RV...

Sarasota, FL · 3d

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List of Charlotte County, Florida, Restaurants With Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 71 restaurants in Charlotte County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 54 establishments passed on their first visit.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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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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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 · 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 · 2d

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280-Unit Altera Jacaranda Opens in Venice as Southwest Florida Rents Keep Sliding

A new 280-home apartment community has opened its doors in Venice, Florida, welcoming its first residents to five four-story buildings tucked near Jacaranda Boulevard and Interstate 75. Wood Partners announced the grand opening of Altera Jacaranda on Tuesday, positioning the project as part of its push to bring newly built rentals to the region at what the developer calls more attainable price points.

Venice, FL · 18h

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Arrest warrant issued for Manatee County screening contractor

An arrest warrant has been issued for the owner of Integrity Screening Plus, a Manatee County contractor accused of collecting tens of thousands of dollars for screening jobs and failing to perform the work, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Manatee County, FL · 13h

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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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Ruby Bridges walked into history in 1960. Now she inspires Sarasota

Ruby Bridges came to Sarasota on Thursday , and the community that spent five years working to bring her here made sure she knew it. The activist and civil rights pioneer was 6 years old when she was escorted by four federal marshals into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960, becoming the first Black child to attend the previously all-white school. Bridges arrived at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, the first integrated elementary school in Sarasota County, to a sea of purple and cheers from students, teachers and parents gathered for the fifth annual Ruby Bridges Walk to School. For the students who have walked in her honor for five years, Thursday was the first time they got to connect a piece of history to the present. One step at a time Five years ago, Bay Haven School of Basics Plus teacher Teidra Everett came to her Sarasota elementary school with an idea. She wanted her students to understand that courage wasn’t something that belonged only to history books — that it lived in real people, on real streets, in cities not so different from their own. After learning about the annual commemorative walk from classroom

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Sarasota County family shares journey after pioneering in-womb spina bifida repair

A Nokomis couple learned at 20 weeks pregnant that their son, Theo, had spina bifida, prompting an urgent trip to Texas Children's Hospital for specialized fetal surgery. Surgeons closed the open lesion on Theo's back while he was still in the womb, a five-hour procedure that doubles a child's chances of walking unaided.

Sarasota County, FL · 13h

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Clearing the way for Seaboard's future

The City of Venice is clearing the way for the next chapter of one of the community's oldest districts. Demolition recently took place at the City's former Public Works facility on Seaboard Avenue, removing structures from property that sits near the heart of the City's long-term vision for redevelopment of the Seaboard area. Seaboard has historically served as Venice's industrial district, with its growth tied to the railroad and the original John Nolen plan for the community. Today, the City is working to guide its transition into a walkable mixed-use district that can accommodate residential, commercial, retail and continued light-industrial activity. The demolition also increases the flexibility of a significant block of City-controlled property. The former Public Works site comprises approximately 2.5 acres and is adjacent to 3.3 acres of cleared property also owned by the City, bringing the combined area to approximately 5.8 acres.

Venice, FL · 22h

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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 · 14h

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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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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 · 16h

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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 · 23h

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Ohlrich the new mayor of Sarasota, with Ahearn-Koch serving as vice mayor

Entler formally joins City Commission during Nov. 6 special meeting. Along with a new commissioner, the City of Sarasota has a new mayor and a new vice mayor, thanks to votes taken during a special meeting of the board members on Nov. 6. With Flo Entler of Arlington Park replacing...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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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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Suncoast Searchlight: Sarasota County jail likely to hit overcrowding milestone

The jail is expected to be over capacity even by the time a planned addition is finished. Host: Sarasota County has the most overpopulated jail in Florida. As the inmate population continues to climb, a new addition is planned. But even that may not be enough to avoid the expensive transfer of some inmates to other facilities. Christian Casale with Suncoast Searchlight reports.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Water shutoff on Coquina Beach extends into second day, closing some businesses

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - A planned water shutoff in Coquina Beach extended into a second day Friday, and some businesses on Anna Maria have posted online that they are closed because of it. The Moose Lodge in Bradenton Beach announced in a Facebook post Friday morning that it would...

Bradenton Beach, FL · 19h