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Preliminary NTSB report released on Mosquito Control District helicopter crash

MYAKKA CITY, Fla. (WWSB) - A Manatee County Mosquito Control District helicopter struck an unlit, 150-foot radio tower before crashing near Myakka City, killing pilot Isaac Moore, according to a preliminary federal report. Moore, 63, was conducting a mosquito-spraying mission when the Bell 407 helicopter struck the tower at about...

Myakka City, FL · 1d

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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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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 · 23h

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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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This Florida Market Offers Amish-Style Groceries And Homemade Favorites

I have zero self-control around a grocery store that sells peanut butter cream pie next to the potatoes. That’s a dangerous floor plan, and I respect it. This Florida market carries whoopie pies, buckeyes, Amish popcorn, homemade jams, and a hot case with fried chicken and mashed potatoes. It also stocks Mountain Dew made with real sugar, which feels like a small rebellion.

Sarasota, FL · 15h

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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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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 · 21h

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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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NDSU Faces Iowa State and Wisconsin in Florida

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling heads to Bradenton, Florida for the Sunshine Duals on Saturday, November 14. The Bison will face #10 Iowa State at noon CT before taking on Wisconsin at 2 p.m. CT. The duals against Iowa State and Wisconsin will be streamed live via...

Fargo, ND · 1d

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Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ranked among nation’s ‘Best Nursing Homes’ 2027

U.S. News honor follows Newsweek’s recognition of health care system just weeks earlier. Once again, the Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has “been named among the nation’s best nursing homes, earning the highest possible ratings for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Nursing Homes rankings, released on Nov. 10, the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) has announced.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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IKEA Announces Opening Date for New Sarasota Store at UTC

IKEA will open its new 48,000-square-foot Sarasota store at University Town Center on November 18th, featuring thousands of home furnishings, dining options and grand opening activities.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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NCAA November signings. Venice, Riverview, Sarasota, Mooney among those celebrating

A roundup from the NCAA November 2026 signing period. Venice Venice High School held its National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, celebrating 14 athletes. Six Venice baseball players signed on Wednesday, including right-handed pitcher Kasen Poplin (Liberty University), outfielder/right-handed pitcher RJ Shields (Mississippi State), outfielder August Backman (Florida), shortstop Graham Houston (LSU), catcher Jonathan Mauro (Columbia) and pitcher Aiden Cary (Santa Fe Community College). Shields is one of the top recruits in the country, ranking 97th nationally, according to Perfect Game. During the 2026 season, Shields posted a slash line of .299/.417/.448 in 87 at bats. He had a 0.34 ERA and 0.79 WHIP, striking out 26 batters. “It was nice to sign next to all my brothers,” Shields said. “I’ve been playing with them for four years. It’s just really cool to see how we’ve come.” Alongside Shields, Backman inked his commitment to Florida. Last season, Backman was talking to both Florida and Virginia, during a standout junior season. He had a slash line of .485/.587/.713 in 101 at bats. Once Backman took an unofficial visit to Florida, he cancelled his visit to Virginia that was scheduled for the next weekend. Backman said he was shown everything

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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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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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

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HERO K9 Officer: Bloodhound tracked down TWO MISSING BOYS in TEN MINUTES

Congratulations to K9 Officer Cane from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida who tracked down two missing boys in ten minutes as deputies and an aviation unit searched a remote area amid thick brush. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office had been alerted about the missing boys who had...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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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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On Sunday, Nov. 15, Friends of Sarasota County History Center to host third annual fundraiser

Event planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phillippi Estate Park. The Friends of the Sarasota County History Center will host its third annual fundraiser, Friends Fest 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Phillippi Estate Park, which stands at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, the nonprofit organization has announced.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

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Sarasota Bay Listening Network Goes Public with Live Dolphin Audio

The public website offers live hydrophone audio, profiles of more than 100 individually identified dolphins(Image credit: Sarasota Bay Listening Network) The website brings the Sarasota Bay Listening Network (SBLN) to the public. Led by SDRP, SBLN is a collaborative passive acoustic monitoring program that uses hydrophones (underwater microphones) at 20 shore-based listening stations to continuously record underwater sounds in and around the Sarasota Bay estuary. The network has collected more than 500,000 hours of acoustic recordings since 2017, capturing sounds of bottlenose dolphins, manatees, fish, and invertebrates, along with vessel traffic, weather, and other features of the bay soundscape.

Sarasota, FL · 22h