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Iconic Sarasota County waterfront restaurant reopens

For Mary and Charlie Morhardt, the recent reopening of an iconic Old Florida restaurant in south Sarasota County known for serving comfort food in a waterfront setting could not happen soon enough. The Michigan couple had been visiting Snook Haven , located “Smack Dab on the Myakka River” at 5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice, since the 1970s. “We ride a lot of motorcycles, back in the 70s,” Charlie Morhardt said. “It was more of a motorcycle hangout. It’s always nice to come here, they always have a band going,” he added. Sarasota County closed Snook Haven on April 30, 2025 to begin an $8.75 million makeover that included a new food service building and covered seating pavilion. Last year, while Sarasota County was in the midst of that project, the couple put their kayaks in the river and paddled over to see the new facility from that side. This year, they waited patiently for the reopening. “We stayed an extra day just to be here,” Mary Morhardt added. The Morhardts were the first customers served after the new food pavilion opened. They ordered the Florida Seafood Chowder and Myakka Nachos. What's on the menu at the reopened Snook Haven SSA

Sarasota County, FL · 23h

The Daily Sun

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Curb no enthusiasm: Residents unhappy with State Road 776 project

ENGLEWOOD — The ire of Englewood residents is growing as bike lane separators and median modifications — both composed of raised concrete barriers — are installed along State Road 776.

Englewood, FL · 3d

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Residents vocal about latest Venice Airport master plan

VENICE, Fla. — Susan Lang lives just a few blocks away from the Venice Municipal Airport. "This airport is not a commercial airport," she said. Not a day goes by that she doesn't hear planes go over her house. "They have the jets parked right across the road from...

Venice, FL · 2d
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The Daily Sun

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SMH breaks ground on Venice rehab facility

VENICE — Sarasota Memorial Hospital took another step forward in the expansion of services in Venice on Friday, breaking ground on a rehabilitation pavilion scheduled to open in the summer of 2028.

Venice, FL · 1d

2paragraphs News

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DeSantis Says Amendment 3 Saved Florida From the Blue Wave - Sarasota Commissioner Warns of "Disastrous" Impact

Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called the national election results "probably the political worst-case scenario for a midterm election" and said "Florida is the last main anchor standing." On Saturday he wrote on X: "Had Amendment 3 not been on the ballot, I don't know that we turn out the voters that we ended up […]

Florida · 1d

Mysuncoast.com

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Sarasota County Live Local Loss

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 a circuit judge handing Sarasota County a major loss in the fight against Florida’s Live Local act. If you have ideas for...

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

The Daily Sun

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Fall Festival planned for Mid-County Regional Library

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Libraries & History has announced a free Fall Festival at Mid-County Regional Library that will feature a variety of music and an introduction to the programs at the newly rebuilt library.

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d

sarasotanewsleader.com

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Most Sarasota County and City of Sarasota offices and facilities to be closed on Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day

No changes to take place in regard to garbage, recycling and yard waste collections. Most Sarasota County and City of Sarasota offices and facilities will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day, both local governments have announced. Garbage, recycling and yard waste collections will continue as regularly...

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

Main Street Dollars

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Sarasota County seniors with household income up to $38,686 can exempt up to $50,000 of value from Sarasota, Venice and Longboat Key city taxes by filing DR-501SC by March 1

Sarasota County homeowners who are 65 or older and have household income up to $38,686 can exempt up to $50,000 of their home’s value from city taxes in Sarasota, Venice and Longboat Key by returning Form DR-501SC to the county property appraiser by March 1. The $38,686 limit is the figure the property appraiser lists […]

Sarasota County, FL · 3d

SuncoastPost

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Sarasota County Veterans Day 2026 Closures and What Stays Open

Planning errands for Wednesday, Nov. 11? Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed for Veterans Day, but trash pickup and public transportation will continue on their regular schedules. The holiday also leaves one familiar midweek outing on the calendar: the Phillippi Farmhouse Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sarasota County, FL · 13h

sarasotanewsleader.com

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With Amendment 3’s passage, County and City of Sarasota leaders talk of action already planned to deal with ramifications

County administrator references ‘recession budget’ for coming years. Early on during the Sarasota County Commission meeting on Nov. 4, Chair Ron Cutsinger addressed the passage of Amendment 3, which has been anticipated to reduce county property tax revenue by close to $47 million in the 2028 fiscal year and slightly more than $87 million in the 2029 fiscal year.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Peace River flooding forces about 100 animals out of wildlife park in Arcadia

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River has submerged Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park in Arcadia, forcing the evacuation of about 100 animals and leaving the park closed until further notice. "This is the pathway," a park representative said, pointing to a walkway now completely underwater. "Here to...

Arcadia, FL · 1d

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'You don't let bullies win.' Sarasota teacher will fight for her license at formal hearing

Sarasota history teacher Liz Ballard plans to fight back against allegations of harassing a conservative middle school student, and will seek a formal hearing at the state level, she told WUSF. District documents and interviews show the case centers on a middle school boy who talked in class about beating...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

The Daily Sun

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Watchdog group: Nokomis scrap metal plant accused of polluting Venice waters

NOKOMIS — Already immersed in a lengthy, complicated and public legal battle with Sarasota County's code enforcement department over its permitting, a local scrap metal recycling facility has now been accused of additional transgressions.

Venice, FL · 1d

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Peace River flooding disrupts lives and businesses in DeSoto County

ARCADIA, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River in DeSoto County has reached over 16 feet, forcing evacuations, closures, and disruptions to daily life as residents, businesses, and officials monitor the rising water levels. The National Weather Service forecast that the Peace River near State Road 70 in Arcadia...

Desoto County, FL · 2d

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Lee Health, UnitedHealthcare Standoff Could Strand SWFL Patients by Jan. 1

Thousands of Southwest Florida patients covered by UnitedHealthcare could lose in-network access to Lee Health hospitals and physicians starting Jan. 1, 2027, as a billing dispute between the two organizations continues. Lee Health has notified patients that affected employer-based, individual and Medicare Advantage plans will be treated as out-of-network beginning that date, while the two sides continue negotiating.

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d

WINKNEWS.com

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Charlotte County starts 2028 budget triage after Amendment 3

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — With the passage of Amendment Three, which reduces the amount of property taxes Floridians pay, Charlotte County officials are discussing for major cuts to public safety budgets. The measure passed with 62% voter approval, clearing the 60% needed to pass. Charlotte County Sheriff Bill...

Charlotte County, FL · 3d

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

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Amendment 3 passed in Florida, but Lee County faces an $88M-plus revenue hit for fiscal 2027-28

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida homeowners will see significant property tax savings starting in 2027 after the passage of Amendment 3, which increases the homestead exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Barbara Smith, a Fort Myers resident, shared her thoughts on the amendment's approval. "I voted...

Lee County, FL · 3d

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

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Debris and flooding frustrate Port Charlotte neighbors during wastewater project

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Debris-filled roads and worsening flooding have left Port Charlotte residents frustrated as construction for a wastewater collection system continues in their neighborhood. This week's rains highlighted a problem Joan Steelman has known about for months. Steelman, a Port Charlotte resident, said the construction near her...

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d