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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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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 · 18h
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Mysuncoast.com

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Strong Cold Front Brings Coldest Air Since March

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A strong cold front moving through tonight and Friday morning will usher in the coldest air since March, bringing a dramatic shift in conditions for the weekend ahead. What to Expect Friday. Friday will be breezy with highs reaching low 70s — noticeably cooler than recent...

Sarasota, FL · 1d
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Tampa Bay Times

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See photos as LPGA stars warm up for The Annika in Belleair

Golf legend Annika Sorenstam and world No. 1 Nelly Korda were among the big names on the course Wednesday as The Annika kicked off five days of LPGA Tour events at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

Belleair, FL · 2d

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Tax Collector Moran returns more than $18.9 million in ‘excess funds’ to local taxing authorities

Major software modernization plus streamlined DMV/tax processing reported to be delivering ‘unprecedented operational efficiencies to support municipal partners amid Amendment 3 restructuring’. Following the official financial closeout for the 2026 fiscal year — which ended on Sept. 30 — Sarasota County Tax Collector Mike Moran announced on Nov. 6...

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

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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 · 23h

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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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Mote Marine Stats Are In: Sarasota County Beaches Experience a Wave of Turtle Nests

Sea turtle nesting season wrapped up on October 31, 2026, for most of Florida, including the West Coast’s Gulf beaches. Some areas keep protections in place until November 15, depending on the county. With the season over, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium released its latest nesting stats. This year,...

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Venice High locks down after social media threat

VENICE — On Thursday morning, Venice High School was locked down due to a threat toward the campus on social media, according to officials.

Venice, FL · 2d

WFLA

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Venice couple fights $56,000 ‘fraudulent’ SBA loan, Social Security payments at risk

A Venice couple is fighting to clear their name after discovering that someone allegedly took out a $56,000 Small Business Administration loan in the husband's name during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Venice, FL · 1d

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Locked out or rekeying in Sarasota? I read the reviews

Top 3Locksmiths · Sarasota, FL·Checked Nov 12, 2026. Storm season makes a stubborn lock feel less like a nuisance and more like a problem to solve now. I read the Sarasota reviews for move-in rekeys, car keys and lockouts, plus the questions worth asking before anyone is dispatched.

Sarasota, FL · 17h

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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 · 17h

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Ahead of Its Time, This $9 Million Lido Key Home Is Looking for Its Next Chapter

There's something wonderfully incongruous about a nearly $9 million waterfront home whose owner would rather paddle a kayak than captain a yacht. John Milos isn't much of a boater, despite owning a private dock on Lido Key with deep-water access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. He and his wife, Catherine instead have three kayaks and a customized launch that lowers them directly into the canal at the touch of a button.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Energy blockade, mass migration affect Cuba—and Florida

An observer who will speak in Sarasota this Friday weighs in. Host: Let’s start with a reminder: Havana is almost exactly the same distance from Sarasota as Tallahassee. History has taught us that whatever happens in Cuba makes big ripples here. This Friday, the Sarasota World Affairs Council will host a speaker who will give us an update on what’s happening across the Florida Strait.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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‘Causing mayhem’: Suspect who ran over officers was on probation

BRADENTON, Fla. — The man accused of hitting two Bradenton police officers with his car was on felony probation out of Sarasota County at the time of the encounter, and the city’s police chief says he should not have been out of jail. Dejerrian D. Murray was denied...

Bradenton, FL · 2d

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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

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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 · 1d

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Two Minutes Of Gunfire: Florida Mom’s Killing Remains A Cold Case Two Years Later

Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores BRADENTON, Fla. — It took less than two minutes for an ordinary evening...

Bradenton, FL · 1d

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Pain Care That Starts With Listening

At Clearway, your pain is personal, and your care should be, too. Our board-certified physicians, including Dr. William Newton and Dr. Michael Rozak, take the time to listen, understand your goals and build a treatment plan around you. No cookie-cutter protocols, and no long waits. Express scheduling gets you in fast, so relief isn’t put on hold. Whether chronic or acute, your pain deserves a plan. Both our Sarasota and Bradenton clinics offer state-of-the-art facilities designed for comfort and advanced pain management. Our new Sarasota surgery center, will bring procedures closer to home, with the same personal attention you expect from Clearway. Most insurances accepted. Ready to feel like more than just a number? Schedule today: at clearwaypain.com/state/florida/ or call 850-739-7246.

Sarasota, FL · 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 · 17h