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Wine Down Wednesday: Riva at The St. Regis

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Today in our kitchen Executive Sous Chef Maxime Nacfer and Evan Lewis, Director of Beverage from Riva at The St. Regis joined us to make Tuna “Caponata” Tartare and few new cocktails from the new menu. New Cocktails Available. SORRENTO. Eau-de-Vie · Elderflower ·...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges tells her story of breaking racist barriers to Sarasota kids

Ruby Bridges is 72 now, but she vividly remembers being a 6-year-old girl walking into an all-white school for the first time in November 1960. She was surrounded by federal marshals who escorted her past crowds of angry white people. She told a sold-out crowd at Booker High on Thursday...

Sarasota, FL · 10h

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Nokomis scrapyard faces lawsuit threat over polluted runoff

A team of environmental advocates have filed a formal intent to sue a local metal scrapyard for allegations of polluting nearby waterways if the business doesn’t address stormwater contamination at its facility. Responding to a myriad of complaints from residents over polluted discharge at All Scrap Nokomis, Suncoast Waterkeeper...

Nokomis, FL · 2d

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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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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...

Sarasota, FL · 22h

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Harborage Marina expansion moves forward after St. Petersburg voters approve referendum

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Improvements and expansions to the Harborage Marina in St. Petersburg are moving forward after city residents approved a referendum earlier this month. Approximately 75% of voters supported a measure extending the marina’s lease with the city to 30 years and requiring the tenant to make...

Bay News 9

20 years later, Allegiant dominates St. Pete-Clearwater Int'l Airport with 98% of flights

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Allegiant Airlines is celebrating 20 years at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), where the budget carrier now accounts for 98% of commercial flights. What started as a small operation in 2006 has grown into a major success story for both the airline and airport. As...

Clearwater, FL · 8h

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Sarasota Medieval Fair returns for five weekends of jousting and entertainment

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Knights, performers and artisans are gathering in Myakka City for the Sarasota Medieval Fair, an annual event that combines medieval-themed entertainment with shopping, food and games. The fair is in its 22nd year and takes place at the Woods of Mallaranny, a wooded venue at 29847...

Sarasota, FL · 23h

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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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Eckerd College adjusts scope after $3 million budget deficit

For the 2026-2027 academic year, Eckerd College planned a budget for 1,743 students. Only 1,700 enrolled this fall. This means that there is a deficit equivalent to the revenue from 43 students. At an average cost of $70,668 per student per year, that puts the college in a deficit that could be as high as $3 million for this academic year.

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Jannus Live Could Be Getting a Major Makeover

Big changes could be coming to one of downtown St. Pete's most iconic music destinations! The building housing Jannus Live is officially up for sale, with an asking price of $11.5 million. The two story property, located at 200 First Avenue North, spans 10,500 square feet and has been home...

St. Petersburg, FL · 22h

Axios Tampa Bay

The story behind St. Pete's Skyline Building, now a SHINE mural canvas

St. Petersburg 's Skyline Building has lived many lives since it opened in 1961. Why it matters: This week, it's a giant canvas for artists participating in the 12th-annual SHINE Mural Festival . The big picture: By this weekend, four new murals will cover the cylindrical office building and surrounding walls on Dr. Martin Luther King Street North, said Helen French, executive director of the St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, which organizes the festival. Alyssa Marie with the Happy Mural Project worked with more than 500 locals to paint a floral-themed piece on the north wall of the property. The back and side walls of the building feature a moody black-and-white piece by REIVER , a self-taught artist from the United Kingdom, and a burst of color by Virginia artist Jon Murrill . And North Carolina-based artist Osiris Rain is painting the seven-story cylinder that, rumor has it, was inspired by the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, according to St. Petersburg Museum of History executive director Rui Farias. Community members work on the Happy Mural Project mural on St. Pete's Skyline Building. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation Media Artists REIVER and Jon Murrill work on their murals. Photo: Todd Burgess Sunsation

St. Petersburg, FL · 22h

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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...

Normal, IL · 2d

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Ferg’s owner discusses entrepreneurship at USF forum

Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill owner Mark Ferguson was not initially a restaurateur. Prior to opening his St. Petersburg-based establishment, Ferguson was a physical education teacher at Southside Fundamental Middle School. However, he saw an opportunity to create a space to bring sports fans together. The entrepreneur eventually acquired...

Tampa, FL · 2d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

FloridaRama Fest and Tigertail Asian Film Festival among best ‘Art Everywhere’ events happening in Pinellas November 12-18

Pinellas' Art Everywhere celebration kicks off with another week of events happening Nov. 12-18, 2026, topped by FloridaRAMA's fifth anniversary festival, the Tigertail Asian Film Festival and more. The post FloridaRama Fest and Tigertail Asian Film Festival among best ‘Art Everywhere’ events happening in Pinellas November 12-18 appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Pinellas County, FL · 1d

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SPC awarded $2.9 million AI-focused federal grant

November 12, 2026 - St. Petersburg College has been awarded a $2.9 million, five-year federal grant to "modernize its technology infrastructure and expand artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to help students succeed in college and prepare for the workforce," according to a prepared statement. The funding will be provided through the Title III, Part A Strengthening Institutions Program, which is "a U.S. Department of Education initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration." For more information, visit this link.

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West-MUTT-ster Dog Show Comes to The Bazaar November 14

Forget the fancy tricks and obedience routines. At the West-MUTT-ster Dog Show, absolutely NO talent is needed! All dogs and their humans are invited to join the fun on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 821 Apricot Ave. in Sarasota. Presented by Satchel’s Last Resort, this playful dog show gives pups a chance to strut their stuff while supporting a good cause. Registration is $10 per dog, with 100% of registration fees benefiting Satchel’s Last Resort.

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St. Pete voters OK longer lease terms at Port, opening door for expansion

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg voters approved Charter Amendment 2 last week, allowing leases of up to 25 years at the Port of St. Petersburg, an increase from the previous 10-year limit. The measure was approved by 64 percent of voters. The port is home to a Coast...

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