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Arcadia man accused of over-the-limit lobster possession, dumping 1, calling it an 'escape artist'

MONROE COUNTY, Fla. — An Arcadia man was arrested after he was accused of over-the-limit lobster fishing and tampering with evidence. According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, deputies were patrolling on Thursday when they observed Kevin Arnold Karge, 61, diving and harvesting lobster. Karge reportedly told deputies that...

Monroe County, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County’s real estate market splits in two

Charlotte County’s real estate market is no longer moving in lockstep, with single-family homes and condominiums showing distinctly different trends, according to an analysis by a real estate technology company. Chris Dold, founder and CEO of Vero Beach-based Agent Arena, said the findings are based on closed sales recorded...

Charlotte County, FL · 1d

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Polk County farm among 3 permanently protected from future development

Nearly 830 acres of working Florida agricultural land in Polk County and two other counties have been permanently protected.

Polk County, FL · 2d

Venice Gondolier

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County balks at fees increase for development

PORT CHARLOTTE — Officials say they want to dramatically increase the fees charged to new home builders, but fear they could be sued by developers.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

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A famous Florida steakhouse plans Sarasota-area debut

One of Florida's most famous steakhouses is planning its Sarasota-area debut . Charley's Steak House, which has two popular locations in the Orlando area as well as one in Tampa, plans to bring its renowned wood-fired steaks and upscale setting to Lakewood Ranch. Talk of the Town Restaurant Group, which owns Charley's, filed a site plan with Manatee County on Nov. 6 to build a 14,000-square-foot Charley’s Steak House at 6120 Exchange Way, currently an undeveloped parcel between Exchange Way and Interstate 75. What’s special about Charley’s Steak House? Charley’s Steak House is known for steaks that are flame-grilled at 1,200 degrees on custom-built pits fueled by Florida citrus and oak wood. In 2026, OpenTable named the Tampa restaurant one of the top 100 romantic restaurants in the United States, based on diner reviews and metrics. Charley’s Steak House was named after Talk of the Town Restaurant Group founder Charley Woodsby, who spent 60 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, according to the company website. In 1968, he and William Darden opened the very first Red Lobster in Lakeland. After two years, they sold the business to General Mills, with Woodsby staying with the company to open 72 restaurants

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Port Charlotte man faces 20-plus drug charges after undercover buys, deputies say

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A Port Charlotte man is facing more than 20 drug-related charges after Charlotte County narcotics detectives conducted several undercover purchases over two months, authorities said. Runando Edghill, 38, was arrested on Nov. 10 after the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office said 72.7 grams of cocaine, 121...

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d

Bradenton Herald

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The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Port Charlotte chase ends at Charleston Cay, driver still on the run

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — A driver remained on the run after a pursuit ended at the Charleston Cay apartment complex Tuesday night. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers first spotted a 2024 Genesis traveling northbound on Interstate 75 with a faulty equipment violation. Troopers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off onto Harbourview Road and turned right onto Charleston Circle.

Port Charlotte, FL · 3d

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Missing 74-Year-Old Michigan Man Located Safe In Florida

Joseph Provenzola SARASOTA, Fla. – Joseph Provenzola has been located and is safe, according to...

Sarasota County, FL · 7h

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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 · 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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Charlotte County Entrepreneurs Fuel Historic Surge as Florida Business Boom Hits All-Time High

If you started a business in Charlotte County within the past year, you’re part of a booming trend. Florida’s seeing a surge in new business registrations, nearly 6% more than last year, with numbers reaching an all-time high for January through September. FiledToday.com, based in Punta Gorda, tracks...

Charlotte 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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Coolest air of the season so far! Afternoon temperatures in the 60s today

We are waking up to a fall-like chill in the air on the Gulf Coast. Thanks to this week's cold front, most of us will wake up to the 50s for the first time this season. The last time the mercury dropped to the 50s in Fort Myers was back in April. This morning's chill may be a refreshing shock to the system.

Fort Myers, FL · 11h

WFLA

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Arrest warrant issued for Manatee County screening contractor

An arrest warrant has been issued for the owner of Integrity Screening Plus, a Manatee County contractor accused of collecting tens of thousands of dollars for screening jobs and failing to perform the work, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Manatee County, FL · 21h

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'I don't want to see the bullies win:' Pine View teacher will fight for license

OSPREY — Since September, state officials have called for investigations into Pine View teacher Liz Ballard, despite Sarasota County Schools completing inquiries involving two students stemming back years.

Sarasota County, FL · 12h

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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 · 1d

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Charlotte County pools need lifeguards

MURDOCK — Over the summer, Charlotte County closed one of its three pools, causing concerns among residents wanting to bring their families to the facilities.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d