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Spirit of Sarasota postcard contest to open for submissions on Nov. 16

At noon on Monday, Nov. 16, the window will open for submissions for the Spirit of Sarasota postcard contest, presented by the City of Sarasota Art Program in partnership with the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), city staff has announced. “The contest provides an opportunity for artists of all experience...

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Tampa Bay Times

Florida signs off on New College’s $47.5M debt plan

The Florida Board of Governors voted Friday to allow New College of Florida to take on a $47.5 million loan that will help finance the debt associated with the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus.

Sarasota, FL · 19h

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Made for Tourists or Locals? Sarasota’s Newest Coastal Clothing Line Doesn’t Play Favorites

For some, Sarasota is a favorite vacation destination. For others, it's the place they've always called home. For the family behind SRQutie, it's a little bit of both: a place filled with memories, traditions, and three generations of family history. That connection to the Suncoast inspired the creation of SRQutie,...

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First Alert Weather Day: Temps drop and winds increase

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Changes on the way!. Our cold front has passed us overnight allowing for isolated shower activity…. Now the rain has passed and our skies are clearing with the dry air on the way alongside the cooler temperatures. What to expect today:. Today, highs are only forecast...

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High School On SI

Out-of-Door Academy Football Moving to FHSAA Independent League in 2027

Out-of-Door Academy football will leave the Sunshine State Athletic Association for the FHSAA’s Independent Football League in 2027, coach Rob Hollway confirmed

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Bagels & Brews Cafe Team Preparing Third Location in Sarasota

A concept for a quick bite or morning coffee is expanding this year. Bagels & Brews has a new location listed on their website, at 4086 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota. This will be the team’s second expansion since building a cafe in Bradenton. An opening date hasn’t yet been revealed.

Sarasota, FL · 21h

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Third annual Wellen Park Wine Festival returns Saturday in Venice

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The third annual Wellen Park Wine Festival returns Saturday, Nov. 14, with more than 40 vintners and eight local restaurant partners. The Grand Tasting runs from 1 to 4 p.m., with VIP entry at noon. The ticketed, outdoor event allows guests to sip, shop and sample a variety of wines, along with small bites from Downtown Wellen restaurant partners.

Venice, FL · 2d

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On Nov. 17, FDOT to host public meeting on plans for resurfacing and rehabilitation project on U.S. 41 from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of U.S. 301

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, representatives of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will conduct a public meeting on the plans for the resurfacing, restoration and rehabilitation project that will include median modifications along U.S. 41 from south of Bee Ridge Road to south of U.S. 301, the department has announced.

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Sarasota Influencer Blair Eadie Launches Holiday Collection with Frances Valentine

The holidays—and Sarasota's event and social season—are upon us, and if you're in need of a new outfit, Sarasota fashion influencer Blair Eadie, who runs the popular website Atlantic-Pacific, has some ideas. Eadie launched a capsule collection with Frances Valentine this morning, and it's full of party-worthy pieces...

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Ryan Krause making math understandable and enriching the Cardinal Mooney community

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Ryan Krause hopes to encourage his students at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School to enjoy and value the principles of mathematics having been inspired by his own math teacher growing up. “I was drawn to teaching when I was in high school I had a math...

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WFLA

Hometown hero, Nelly Korda, could make history at The Annika

Round one of The ANNIKA is underway today, as the LPGA Tour event celebrates its seventh year at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

Belleair, FL · 1d

Bay News 9

Manatee County libraries could face cuts, reduced hours or closures after Amendment 3

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. — Manatee County’s seven public libraries could face reduced hours, fewer employees, program cuts or even branch closures after the passage of Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment that will reduce property tax revenue available to local governments by increasing the homestead exemption. County leaders are...

Manatee County, FL · 17h

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Mayors’ Feed the Hungry hosts Thanksgiving food drive at Nathan Benderson Park

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A community-wide Thanksgiving food drive is bringing Suncoast residents together to fight hunger while honoring the legacy of a local philanthropist. The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program is partnering with Nathan Benderson Park to collect 109,000 pounds of food in honor of what would have been Nathan Benderson’s 109th birthday on November 20.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

Bradenton Herald

Chipotle Mexican Grill plans new Manatee County restaurant, building records say

Another Chipotle Mexican Grill could be coming to Bradenton, according to building records filed with Manatee County Government. The standalone Chipotle restaurant is planned for 5722 14th St. W., Bradenton, in the same shopping plaza as a Winn-Dixie grocery store, records say. It would be the ninth Chipotle in Manatee County. In a recent press release, the company said it was looking to expand its restaurant footprint in Florida. Chipotle opened its newest Manatee location at 16680 State Road 64 E. in September. The fast casual chain is known for its build-your-own bowls and burritos, featuring Mexican-inspired cuisine. According to building records, the new Chipotle restaurant will also feature a Chipotlane, allowing customers to pick up online orders via a drive-thru window. As of Wednesday evening, the building records did not include a construction timeline or scheduled opening date. For more information, visit www.Chipotle.com .

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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Modern Asian restaurant Kojo opens this weekend at Central Park in downtown St. Pete

More than five years after it was first announced, modern Asian restaurant Kojo is finally ready to welcome diners to downtown St. Pete. Kojo will soft open Friday, November 13th, at 5 p.m. on the third floor of Central Park, the five-story food hall at 551 Central Avenue. Reservations for...

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⛸️ Air & Ice Makes its World Premiere in Sarasota - Win Tickets!

Nearly a century after the circus made Sarasota its home, The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) is celebrating that legacy while reimagining what circus can be. For eight days, November 21–28, 2026, the Circus Arts Conservatory Arena will be transformed into an ice rink for 10 performances, welcoming an all-star cast of Olympic and World Champion skaters alongside internationally acclaimed circus artists. This new production promises a thrilling blend of athleticism, artistry, high-flying aerial acts and world-class ice skating, offering Sarasota audiences an experience unlike anything CAC has presented before.

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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.

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Bank of America gives $15,000 to Manatee Habitat for Women Build home

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Habitat for Humanity has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America to help build a home for a local mother and her children through its 2027 Women Build campaign. The home will be built in Kings Cross Place, a 27-home Manatee Habitat...

Manatee County, FL · 2d

Bay News 9

Walk Forward tradition teaching Bay Haven students about civil rights history

SARASOTA, Fla. — Walking to school at Bay Haven of Basics Plus looked different on Thursday morning. They took the classroom outside for the annual Walk Forward: The Ruby Bridges Sarasota Initiative. It’s inspired by Ruby Bridges, who was the first African American child to attend a formerly all-white...

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