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Manatee County opens new Sheriff's Office facility in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee County officials joined Sheriff Rick Wells and members of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office recently to celebrate the opening of a new 5,000-square-foot Special Enforcement Division substation in Lakewood Ranch, marking another investment in public safety and the resources needed to serve the community. The new facility will serve...

Manatee County, FL · 2d

Herald-Tribune

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'World famous' Sarasota restaurant plans to reopen with original owner

A Sarasota restaurant that touted itself as "world famous " thanks in large part to a national television spotlight, before closing last year after more than two decades in business, plans to reopen under its original owner. J.D. Chester told the Herald-Tribune that he intends to reopen Munchies 420 Cafe, at 6639 Superior Ave. in Sarasota's Gulf Gate neighborhood, around the end of November or start of December. Munchies opened in 2002, with the idea coming from Chester after he wrapped up a night of drinking and couldn't find a restaurant in Sarasota that stayed open in the late hours, according to a 2017 Herald-Tribune story for the restaurant's 15th anniversary. Downtown Sarasota restaurant closes as neighborhood transforms Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday Munchies featured a menu of fatty and fried food that would be enticing especially, but not exclusively, to the inebriated, and late-night hours. Its greatest exposure came from a 2009 Sarasota-set episode of Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" that also featured The Old Salty Dog and Yoder's. Chester later sold Munchies to new owners , and the restaurant closed last year , citing the

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Chinchillas rescued from Ohio breeding facility heading to the Suncoast Humane Society

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WWSB) - Suncoast Humane Society says it is preparing to take in 24 chinchillas rescued from a commercial breeding facility in Ohio that had a history of documented Animal Welfare Act violations. The animals are part of more than 1,100 chinchillas removed from the facility within the past...

Englewood, FL · 15h

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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

englewoodreview.com

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More Than Just Game: Lemon Bay Shines a Light on Star Athletes and Good Sports

Every month, Lemon Bay High School’s Athletic Department shines a light on exceptional student-athletes, honoring not just athletic skill but character too. At the close of each month, they choose one Female Athlete of the Month, one Male Athlete of the Month, and celebrate a student with the Good Sportsmanship Award.

Englewood, FL · 1d

The Daily Sun

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SMH, UHC closer to new Medicare Advantage deal

VENICE — Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is hopeful, but not positive, that it will have a new agreement in place before the Dec. 31 expiration of its Medicare Advantage contract with UnitedHealthcare.

Venice, FL · 2d

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Booker High School honors former principal’s legacy

A painting of Dr. Rachel Shelley will hang permanently on campus. Host: On October 30, Booker High School hosted a portrait unveiling for former Principal Dr. Rachel Shelley. WSLR reporter Ed James III has the details. Ed James III: Students, faculty, alumni and community members gathered inside the BPAC Auditorium...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

WFLA

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8 arrested, 7 wanted after $260K stolen in church donation fraud scheme: Manatee County deputies

Eight people have been arrested in connection with a large-scale church check fraud investigation involving donations from congregations throughout Manatee County, the sheriff's office announced Friday.

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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Florida International Air Show takes off in Punta Gorda

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The Florida International Air Show is taking off this weekend in Punta Gorda, showcasing aerobatic performances, parachute jumps and static aircraft displays for attendees. Jeff Linebaugh, a pilot performer at the event, reflected on his lifelong passion for flying. "My father was a pilot at...

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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Recent Wake player advances to final stage of LPGA Tour Qualifying, locals fall short

A Wake Forest player advanced to the Final Stage of LPGA Tour Qualifying while two three players came up short. Anne-Sterre den Dunnen of The Netherlands, who finished her career at Wake Forest in the spring, tied for 35th place Friday at Plantation Golf Club in Venice, Florida, to advance to the Final Stage later this month at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, Alabama.

Venice, FL · 2d

Mysuncoast.com

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Jury duty scam targets Sarasota County residents, victim loses more than $40,000

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A jury duty scam targeting Sarasota County residents is leaving some people frightened and, in one case, out more than $40,000. One Sarasota County woman, who asked to remain anonymous, says she received three calls in a row from someone claiming to be with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d

uncoveringflorida.com

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This Old-School Florida Italian Bakery Serves Pizza Worth Getting There Early For

Rhode Island pizza strips are hiding in a Florida bakery case. Yes, the cold, saucy, cheeseless red strips that New Englanders grew up on. They’re sold right here, far from Providence. The case doesn’t stop there. Lobster tail pastries, sfogliatelle, rainbow cookies, and cannoli filled to order share the...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Sarasota schools rated ‘high performing’ by state

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County Schools have again been named an Academically High-Performing School District for 2025–26 by the Florida State Board of Education, a designation that recognizes strong academic results, compliance with class-size rules and solid financial practices. In addition to the districtwide honor, 17 district-managed schools...

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

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Gravity? Optional: The 2026 Florida International Air Show is Where Gravity Bends

When most of us think about weekends in Southwest Florida, we picture sun, sand, maybe a fishing pole. Few imagine standing just feet from an aircraft as it rattles the earth and splits the sky. That’s the energy you get at the 2026 Florida International Air Show, coming to Punta Gorda Airport on November 7 and 8.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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Sarasota PD provides educational enforcement at FDOT 'crash hot spots'

SARASOTA, Fla. — Eugene Rider usually takes every opportunity to get on his bike. Still, there are some bike lanes in Sarasota he avoids, like on U.S. 301. “I would not ride my bike on 301. There’s not enough reaction time for the driver or for me to get out of the way,” Eugene Rider, Vice President of the Florida Bike Association, said.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Herald-Tribune

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Major Sarasota road reopens after vehicle strikes cyclist

Update: All lanes of Fruitville Road reopened by 9 a.m. Saturday. Sarasota police said drivers should expect delays as traffic resumes. A stretch of eastbound Fruitville Road in Sarasota was closed Saturday morning as police investigated a crash involving a vehicle and a cyclist. The Sarasota Police Department said shortly after 7:20 a.m. that eastbound Fruitville Road was closed from North Lockwood Ridge Road to Tuttle Avenue. The crash occurred near Fruitville Road and Brink Avenue. Police said a vehicle struck a cyclist and that one man was taken to a hospital. Police did not immediately release the man's condition or provide additional details about the crash. Photos posted by the Police Department show a bicycle on the roadway near a pickup truck as police vehicles block lanes of Fruitville Road. Police urged drivers to watch for officers in the area and expect traffic delays until the scene is cleared. Additional details about the circumstances of the crash were not included in the alert. Florida’s 2026 crash statistics The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports there were 291,970 crashes in Florida through Oct. 29, 2026, including 2,039 fatalities. The department’s Florida Crash Dashboard also reported 187,622 injuries,

Sarasota, 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 […]

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