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Tampa Bay 28

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One dead after shooting on Central Ave. in Ellenton

Cole Decicco, 23, was killed in a shooting in Ellenton on Friday night in the 900 block of Central Avenue, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

Ellenton, FL · 7h

High School On SI

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‘He’s the Best Quarterback in the Country’: Brady Quinn Throws 3 TDs in Playoff Shutout

Brady Quinn threw three touchdown passes as Chaminade-Madonna shut out Venice 35–0 to open Florida’s Open Division football playoffs.

Venice, FL · 13h

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53-year-old Palmetto woman killed in hit-and-run along U.S. 41

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. - A 53-year-old Palmetto woman died Friday night after a driver struck her on U.S. 41 in Manatee County and took off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Fatal Palmetto hit-and-run crash. What we know:. Troopers said the deadly crash happened near the intersection of U.S. 41...

Palmetto, FL · 12h

Herald-Tribune

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Popular national sandwich chain opens second Sarasota restaurant

A national chain with nearly 50 years of history — known for its oven-toasted sandwiches and hand-dipped shakes — has opened its second Sarasota restaurant. Potbelly Sandwich Works opened Nov. 13 at 6650 Fruitville Road, Unit 146, in the Fruitville Farms shopping center near the intersection of Fruitville Road and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard. The Publix-anchored development is just east of Interstate 75. The new restaurant follows Potbelly's Sarasota debut last year , when the Chicago-founded chain opened at 1635 S. Tamiami Trail, across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. “Potbelly is the familiar stop for a quick lunch, an easy family dinner or a shake at the end of a busy day when you need a sweet treat," Carol Manick, district manager at Potbelly, said in a statement. "We’re thrilled to build on our local presence and connect with even more fans here in Sarasota.” Potbelly plans to celebrate its newest location with a grand opening Dec. 4. The first 50 guests in line will receive free Potbelly for a year, according to the company. The event will also feature a ribbon-cutting and a game offering chances to win food, merchandise and other prizes. What is on the menu at the new

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Sarasota Area Events: November 13 – 15th 2026

This weekend has some terrific activities planned throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, including the return of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic, a major food truck festival, the Sarasota Medieval Fair, a wine festival in Wellen Park, live entertainment, sporting events and theater. I’ve organized the listings by date and activity,...

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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280-Unit Altera Jacaranda Opens in Venice as Southwest Florida Rents Keep Sliding

A new 280-home apartment community has opened its doors in Venice, Florida, welcoming its first residents to five four-story buildings tucked near Jacaranda Boulevard and Interstate 75. Wood Partners announced the grand opening of Altera Jacaranda on Tuesday, positioning the project as part of its push to bring newly built rentals to the region at what the developer calls more attainable price points.

Venice, FL · 1d

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

Venice Gondolier

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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 · 17h

Bradenton Herald

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Bradenton man found guilty in deadly DeSoto Bridge crash, court records show

A Bradenton man has been convicted of a wrong-way DUI crash on the DeSoto Bridge that killed a pregnant woman’s unborn child. A Manatee County jury found Laurentino Serrano-Juarez, 33, guilty Oct. 23 on DUI manslaughter and other charges stemming from the April 2025 crash that left Ka’Leah Tracey-Marie Spells critically injured , according to court records. The charges included DUI manslaughter, DUI causing serious bodily injury and two counts of driving without a valid license, one causing death and the other causing serious bodily injury. An attorney representing Serrano-Juarez did not immediately respond to the Bradenton Herald’s request for comment. The Palmetto Police Department said the crash happened in the early hours of April 6, 2025, when Serrano-Juarez was driving a GMC SUV the wrong way across the bridge when he slammed head-on into Spells’ car. Investigators said Spells was eight months pregnant and heading home to Palmetto after getting off work in Sarasota. Bradenton man guilty in fatal DUI crash When police arrived, Serrano-Juarez was standing next to his SUV. He then collapsed in the road and passed out, according to an arrest report. Officers said they found “several” empty Corona beer bottles on the floor of his

Bradenton, FL · 16h

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Amendment 3 Passed. Now we do the math

Amendment 3 passed last Tuesday with 62% of the statewide vote (65% in Manatee County), which surpassed the 60% threshold needed to add the additional tax exemptions into the Florida Constitution. I’m not going to rehash the risks, or the merits, of this as it’s now final. You can look back on my Substack for posts if you’d like to review my thoughts.

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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 · 1d

Tampa Free Press TFP

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Missing 74-Year-Old Michigan Man Found Safe After He Was Spotted Walking Along U.S. 41 In Florida

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

Sarasota County, FL · 10h

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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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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 · 1d

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This Florida Market Offers Amish-Style Groceries And Homemade Favorites

I have zero self-control around a grocery store that sells peanut butter cream pie next to the potatoes. That’s a dangerous floor plan, and I respect it. This Florida market carries whoopie pies, buckeyes, Amish popcorn, homemade jams, and a hot case with fried chicken and mashed potatoes. It also stocks Mountain Dew made with real sugar, which feels like a small rebellion.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Venice Gondolier

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Cops: Fake doctor busted for hotel fraud

VENICE — A Venice man who is accused of pretending to be a doctor and skipping out on a four-figure hotel bill is free on a $5,000 bond after agreeing to pay for a court-ordered GPS monitor.

Venice, FL · 1d

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Sarasota Paradise discontinue operations and will not participate in USL League One in 2027

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Team official with the Sarasota Paradise have announced that the team will discontinue operations and will not participate in the 2027 USL League One season. The announcement came on Friday. The team released a statement on social media. “The decision was not made lightly. We are...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Ikea Heads South to Sarasota, FL, for Next Store

Ikea’s recent push to expand its smaller supercenter format into new and existing markets reaches Sarasota, FL, with a new store set to open November 18. The new store will complement a full-sized 353,000-square-foot Tampa Ikea superstore already in operation a bit north of Sarasota. In February, Ikea announced it would open smaller-format stores in Culver City, CA; Tulsa, OK; Gurnee, IL; and Fort Collins, CO. More recently, the company reported it would open a small-format store in Westlake, OH, near Cleveland, and another in Naperville, IL. The Tulsa store, Ikea’s first in Oklahoma, opened in October. Ikea also said it plans to open a small-format store in Syracuse, NY, weighing in at 88,500 square feet, as well as multiple Texas locations.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Manatee County Utilities says full service is restored; boil water notice expected to last 24 to 48 hours

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. (WWSB) - A planned water main tie-in in Manatee County ran into unexpected problems, extending a scheduled water shut-off in Cortez and on Anna Maria Island longer than planned. Manatee County Utilities said full water service was restored to all impacted areas as of 1:30 p.m. Friday.

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d