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South Gate Ridge, FL · Lifestyle

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Mote Counted 4,927 Sea Turtle Nests on Local Beaches This Year

Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) reported 4,928 sea turtle nests on 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches this year, from Longboat Key down to Venice. That number includes 4,732 loggerhead sea turtle nests and 196 green sea turtle nests. (Sarasota County occasionally hosts rare nests from...

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

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The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota and the International Women’s Brass Conference Launch Holiday Brass Sarasota

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota and the International Women’s Brass Conference Launch Holiday Brass Sarasota. Celebrate the season with the brilliant sounds of brass at the inaugural Holiday Brass Sarasota concert on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, presented by The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota in collaboration with the International Women’s Brass Conference (IWBC). For the first time, this beloved concert tradition is coming to Florida’s Gulf Coast, bringing together outstanding brass musicians from across Florida and beyond and featuring Dr. Robyn Bell, the dynamic director of The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Anna Maria Oyster Bar Honors Veterans with Fifty Percent Off Meals This Veterans Day

Anna Maria Oyster Bar is showing its gratitude to those who have served with a Veterans Day offer available at all six locations on November 11. Veterans and active-duty military members will receive 50% off their meal when dining in throughout the day. The offer is Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s way of saying thank you to the men and women who have served our country and recognizing the sacrifices made by veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Anna Maria, FL · 1d

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Charley’s Steak House Planning New Location in Lakewood Ranch

Charley’s Steak House, a Florida steakhouse specializing in wood-fired steaks and fresh seafood, is planning to open a new location in Lakewood Ranch near University Parkway and Interstate 75, off Exchange Way. The proposed restaurant will span approximately 14,000 square feet on 6 acres, including its parking lot, according...

Lakewood Ranch, FL · 12h

amisun.com

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Bridge Tender Inn plans new tiki structure

BRADENTON BEACH – The Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar has submitted plans to construct a tiki structure where a large tent-like temporary outdoor seating area has been in place since the COVID-19 pandemic. If approved, the tiki structure would be built along Bay Drive South, just south of...

Bradenton Beach, FL · 21h

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Fishermen’s Village Waterfront Dining Could Expand with Raised Terrace

Fishermen’s Village waterfront dining is expanding. Punta Gorda City Council approved a variance on Oct. 28 that lets The Islands Kitchen & Cocktail House add raised outdoor seating 10 feet from the water. City code normally requires a 25-foot waterfront setback. The council attached four conditions, including a clear route of at least 10 feet between the new deck and the seawall for pedestrians, bicycles and emergency access, Gulfshore Business reported.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda auction fundraiser

The Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda invites art lovers, collectors, and travelers to experience The Silent Showdown, an exciting auction fundraiser featuring original artwork, unique experiences, and luxury travel packages, all in support of the arts. Public bidding will be open Nov. 11 through Nov. 19, offering visitors the...

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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Dean’s South of the Border to reopen in Punta Gorda

After a 16-month closure, Dean’s South of the Border is scheduled to reopen at its Punta Gorda location at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. The Tex-Mex restaurant has been a local gathering place for more than three decades, combining dining with live music. The reopening marks a new chapter for...

Punta Gorda, FL · 17h

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Port Charlotte Business Expansion: A Strong New Home

Dogwood Animal Clinic Opens New Port Charlotte Facility. According to Gulfshore Business, Dogwood Animal Clinic is now seeing patients in a new 3,500-square-foot facility at 19145 Peachland Boulevard in Port Charlotte. Veterinarian Dr. Nathanael Hilzinger owns and operates the clinic, which provides comprehensive veterinary care for pets throughout the Port Charlotte community. Stevens Construction completed the building in 11 months, the company announced Oct. 28.

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d

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Pasco County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Green Tea in Port Richey topped the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 29 violations, while Joeys Pizza in New Port Richey and Golden Corral in Zephyrhills temporarily closed before receiving clearance to reopen.

Pasco County, FL · 2d

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Florida Inspectors Shut 15 Restaurants From Orlando to Tampa Bay in One Week over Roaches, Sewage and Unsafe Storage

Florida inspectors temporarily shut 15 restaurants, food trucks and food businesses from Orlando and Ormond Beach to Tampa Bay during the week of Oct. 19 to 25, citing live roaches, rodent droppings, raw sewage and unsafe food storage, according to state records summarized by News 6 ClickOrlando. Nine of the...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Bargain Hunters Agree That This Colossal Florida Flea Market Is Better Than Costco

Somewhere between Lakeland and Winter Haven, tucked into a part of Florida that doesn’t always make the tourist brochures, International Market World in Auburndale is quietly doing something extraordinary every single weekend. It’s pulling in crowds of dedicated shoppers who have decided, collectively and enthusiastically, that this colossal flea...

Florida · 5d

West Orlando News

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Central Florida Woman Won $5 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game

A Central Florida woman won a $5 million prize from a scratch-off game. The post Central Florida Woman Won $5 Million Prize from Scratch-Off Game appeared first on West Orlando News .

Florida · 2d

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This Glamorous Florida Steakhouse Feels Like a Million-Dollar Night Out

On Friday and Saturday nights, the ladies’ restroom at this steakhouse has a hairstylist on hand for touch-ups. Yes, really. A dinner spot with a mid-meal blowout station is clearly playing a different game. The stage has a dance floor that raises and lowers. A live band plays during...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Pinellas County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

Sushi Rock Grill in St. Petersburg led the October 2026 restaurant inspection list with 35 violations, while six other Pinellas County establishments were ordered to close. Across the county, however, more restaurants passed their first inspection than failed to meet standards.

Pinellas County, FL · 1d

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This Florida Art Store Turns Unwanted Craft Supplies Into A Treasure Hunt For Creative Shoppers

Over 30,000 pounds of donated stuff has passed through one quirky Florida art shop. That includes fabric, glitter, scrap metal, binders, ribbon, and even flooring tile. The official motto is “Imperfection is our Specialty!” Honestly, I can’t think of a better slogan for a store built on other people’s leftovers.

Brandon, FL · 1d

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Florida’s 10 Thanksgiving Buffets Make It Easy To Go Back For Seconds

A Thanksgiving buffet in a hotel full of rock star memorabilia? That is a real option in Florida, and I can’t stop grinning about it. The surprises keep stacking up. One pick is an Amish kitchen with its own bakery for pies. Another sits on a 22-acre resort with...

Florida · 3d

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Cajun-Creole Specialties Make This Old-School Lakeland Restaurant Worth The Drive

Oreo beignets. Fried blue crab claws. A redfish dish crowned with crab meat. That lineup alone tells you this kitchen does not play it safe. The menu leans hard into New Orleans flavor. Jambalaya, etouffee, red beans and rice, and boudin balls all share space here. I like how a place far from the bayou commits this fully to Cajun-Creole cooking.

Lakeland, FL · 4d