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Reward offered in unsolved 2024 killing of Bradenton mother

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Detectives are seeking information in the unsolved homicide of Yolanda Baxcajay-Flores, a mother of four who was shot and killed while pulling into her Bradenton driveway in 2024. An $8,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, according to a statement seeking the...

Bradenton, FL · 22h

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City of Sarasota grapples with Amendment 3

Tax cuts could affect the city’s commitment to fund a new performing arts center. Host: With the November 3 election behind us, the City of Sarasota is looking to understand how Amendment 3 affects them and their prior commitments, including to partially fund a new performing arts center. Noah Bookstein reports.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

Bradenton Herald

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Palmetto man faces prison time for dumping body into Gulf, prosecutors say

A Palmetto man could soon be headed to federal prison after prosecutors said he dumped the body of a person who died of a drug overdose into the ocean. Matthew Edward Zoladz, 37, pleaded guilty Nov. 2 to violating the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act and the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships , according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Zoladz faces up to 15 years in federal prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 20, 2027, according to court records. Federal prosecutors said Zoladz was using drugs with another person on Dec. 7, 2022, when that person overdosed and died. Zoladz then drove around with the person’s unconscious or deceased body in the front seat of his vehicle and recorded a video of the person, according to prosecutors. Investigators said Zoladz never reported the death. The following day, prosecutors said Zoladz was scheduled to work as a deckhand aboard a ship called the Big Dog. Before leaving, he wrapped the body in a black plastic trash bag and brought it onto the boat. Later that evening, Zoladz dumped the bag containing the body into the Gulf, according to an arrest

Palmetto, FL · 1d

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Popular downtown Sarasota restaurant closed following sale after 16 years

While downtown Sarasota comes back to life in early November, a restaurant that has operated in the heart of the city for the better part of two decades has been closed lately, including on a recent Friday night. Bevardi's Salute, a downtown landmark at 23 N. Lemon Ave. perhaps best known for its Mediterranean-style setting and sprawling, light-strung patio filled with customers enjoying Italian cuisine and live music, has changed hands. "The restaurant got sold," owner and founder Laszlo Bevardi told me by phone late Wednesday, Nov. 11. "The new owner is shutting down for remodeling." Bevardi declined to identify the new owner but said prominent Sarasota businessman and developer Ernie Ritz owns the two-story building, while the city owns the land. The restaurant sits on historic ground at the site of Sarasota's Seaboard Railway Depot, built in 1903 and credited with helping fuel the city's early growth. Bevardi moved with his wife and two daughters from Philadelphia to Sarasota and opened Bevardi's Salute in 2010. In 2021, he became the operator of the city-owned Lido Beach pavilion concession, where he opened Lido Island Grill , serving beach fare, seafood and frozen drinks. "The lease was up, and it was

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Herald-Tribune

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New Sarasota steakhouse replacing longtime Outback location

Sarasota steak enthusiasts hungry for a new option are in luck, with one steakhouse preparing to take over the former home of another . The all-you-can-eat Estampa Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse plans to open in the Sarasota area in spring 2027 at 7207 S. Tamiami Trail, taking over the former Outback Steakhouse space that operated there for decades before closing in 2024. The Sarasota restaurant follows Estampa Gaucha’s expansion to Florida's Treasure Coast. The casual steakhouse describes itself as offering a "modern interpretation, yet an authentic experience, of Southern Brazil’s centuries-old gaucho heritage.” Gauchos, often described as mestizo cowboys, were known as skilled horsemen and cattle ranchers who developed the art of open-fire meat cooking. Prominent in the legend, folklore and literature of South America, gauchos became an integral part of the regional culture of Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay beginning in the 18th century. "Our professional Gaucho Chefs will serve you tableside by carving fire roasted Brazilian Prime Meat selections directly from their skewers and onto your plate, maximizing the tenderness and providing our guests with their desired portion," the restaurant's website reads. "This style of preparing meats dates back for generations in Brazil and is kept alive here at Estampa

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Red cross removed from former Sarasota church property

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A large red cross outside the former church property at 3005 S. Tuttle Ave. was moved Tuesday at 1 p.m. Parkinson Place, which purchased the property, is donating the cross to Campbell RV on Cattlemen Road. Crews worked for two hours to remove it. Campbell RV...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Festival-Bound Bradenton Teen Clocked At 101 MPH On I-4 Jailed After Cutting Off Polk County Deputy

Hally Arechiga POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A Bradenton teenager’s speed to beat the weekend rush...

Polk County, FL · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Sarasota police chief defends changes to automatic license plate readers, but some still have concerns

SARASOTA, Fla. — The Sarasota Police Department said that they believe automated license plate readers are a valuable tool for law enforcement. And the police chief recently made changes to ensure there would be no unauthorized access by his officers. Knowing his license plate is being documented on the...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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All Faiths Food Bank Poised to Distribute Thousands of Thanksgiving Dinners Across Sarasota County

For many years, in addition to its regular food distributions, All Faiths Food Bank has held large-scale turkey distributions across Sarasota and DeSoto counties, providing turkeys and all the trimmings to neighbors experiencing or at risk of hunger in advance of Thanksgiving. These distributions are part of the annual ThankFULL campaign, a three-month community effort to raise funds for 14,500 turkeys and 4.1 million holiday meals for families across Sarasota and DeSoto counties. This year's large-scale distributions for Sarasota County residents take place at the following locations and times: Veterans Pantry at Church of the Palms (3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 9-10:30 a.m.; Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota) on Saturday, Nov. 14, 9-11 a.m.; Ed Smith Stadium (2700 12th St., Sarasota), in partnership with the Baltimore Orioles, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m.; and in South County, community members can find turkey dinners at the Englewood Sports Complex (1300 S River Rd., Englewood) on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5-7 p.m. or at Venice Middle School (1900 Center Rd., Venice) on Thursday, Nov. 12, 5-6:30 p.m.

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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IKEA Announces Opening Date for New Sarasota Store at UTC

IKEA will open its new 48,000-square-foot Sarasota store at University Town Center on November 18th, featuring thousands of home furnishings, dining options and grand opening activities.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Palm Ave Pushback

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Fun, Smart, Talk. Our take on what’s making headlines on the Suncoast. Today, one of our Hot Topics included a discussion about how Sarasota’s long‑running fight over a controversial downtown condo tower is far from over. If you have ideas for what topics...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Honoring veterans in Sarasota, annual parade brings largest crowd yet

A sea of red, white, and blue filled the streets of downtown Sarasota Wednesday as the community came together to honor our nation's veterans.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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 · 1d

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‘Causing mayhem’: Suspect who ran over officers was on probation

BRADENTON, Fla. — The man accused of hitting two Bradenton police officers with his car was on felony probation out of Sarasota County at the time of the encounter, and the city’s police chief says he should not have been out of jail. Dejerrian D. Murray was denied...

Bradenton, FL · 1d

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Charlotte County contractor sentenced for fraud scheme

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK) — A Charlotte County contractor faces prison time after prosecutors said he took hundreds of thousands of dollars from customers, but never completed the work. A Charlotte County judge sentenced Brian White to seven years in prison, followed by 23 years of probation last month....

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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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

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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NDSU Faces Iowa State and Wisconsin in Florida

FARGO, N.D. – North Dakota State wrestling heads to Bradenton, Florida for the Sunshine Duals on Saturday, November 14. The Bison will face #10 Iowa State at noon CT before taking on Wisconsin at 2 p.m. CT. The duals against Iowa State and Wisconsin will be streamed live via...

Fargo, ND · 21h