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Hometown hero, Nelly Korda, could make history at The Annika

Round one of The ANNIKA is underway today, as the LPGA Tour event celebrates its seventh year at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

Belleair, FL · 18h

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Ahead of Its Time, This $9 Million Lido Key Home Is Looking for Its Next Chapter

There's something wonderfully incongruous about a nearly $9 million waterfront home whose owner would rather paddle a kayak than captain a yacht. John Milos isn't much of a boater, despite owning a private dock on Lido Key with deep-water access to Sarasota Bay and the Gulf. He and his wife, Catherine instead have three kayaks and a customized launch that lowers them directly into the canal at the touch of a button.

Sarasota, FL · 23h

WFLA

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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

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Strong Cold Front Brings Coldest Air Since March

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A strong cold front moving through tonight and Friday morning will usher in the coldest air since March, bringing a dramatic shift in conditions for the weekend ahead. What to Expect Friday. Friday will be breezy with highs reaching low 70s — noticeably cooler than recent...

Sarasota, FL · 16h

Tampa Bay Times

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See photos as LPGA stars warm up for The Annika in Belleair

Golf legend Annika Sorenstam and world No. 1 Nelly Korda were among the big names on the course Wednesday as The Annika kicked off five days of LPGA Tour events at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

Belleair, FL · 1d

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After Lake Manatee Dam flooding, county turns to high-tech solution

As local officials released water from the Lake Manatee Dam to manage rising reservoir levels during Tropical Storm Debby, residents felt they were left with little warning to prepare for the flooding. Now, Manatee County officials are using a real-time data monitoring system, implemented after the dam flood, to help...

Manatee County, FL · 7h

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Cafe on St. Armands Serves Thanksgiving on the Circle with Holiday Classics and Mediterranean Flair

Café on St. Armands is setting the table for Thanksgiving with a holiday menu that gives guests the comfort of tradition alongside the Mediterranean-inspired flavors that have become part of the Café experience. Thanksgiving Day begins with brunch offerings before transitioning into an afternoon and evening of holiday dining. Guests looking for the classics can enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving turkey plate with seasonal sides, while the menu also offers options including prime rib, pistachio-crusted lamb, Moroccan crispy duck, feta-crusted grouper, and Youvetsi. Brunch brings its own holiday twist with selections including Benedicts and Country Fried Prime Rib, while seasonal starters, sides, and desserts round out the celebration. Whether guests are gathering for turkey and all the fixings or looking for something a little different this Thanksgiving, Café offers a way to celebrate on St. Armands Circle without spending the holiday in the kitchen.

Sarasota, FL · 3d

High School On SI

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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

Herald-Tribune

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NCAA November signings. Venice, Riverview, Sarasota, Mooney among those celebrating

A roundup from the NCAA November 2026 signing period. Venice Venice High School held its National Signing Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, celebrating 14 athletes. Six Venice baseball players signed on Wednesday, including right-handed pitcher Kasen Poplin (Liberty University), outfielder/right-handed pitcher RJ Shields (Mississippi State), outfielder August Backman (Florida), shortstop Graham Houston (LSU), catcher Jonathan Mauro (Columbia) and pitcher Aiden Cary (Santa Fe Community College). Shields is one of the top recruits in the country, ranking 97th nationally, according to Perfect Game. During the 2026 season, Shields posted a slash line of .299/.417/.448 in 87 at bats. He had a 0.34 ERA and 0.79 WHIP, striking out 26 batters. “It was nice to sign next to all my brothers,” Shields said. “I’ve been playing with them for four years. It’s just really cool to see how we’ve come.” Alongside Shields, Backman inked his commitment to Florida. Last season, Backman was talking to both Florida and Virginia, during a standout junior season. He had a slash line of .485/.587/.713 in 101 at bats. Once Backman took an unofficial visit to Florida, he cancelled his visit to Virginia that was scheduled for the next weekend. Backman said he was shown everything

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Big changes coming as strong cold front passes

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Clouds build today:. Expect more clouds to enter into our skies today ahead of our next cold front which is forecast to pass overnight tonight and into tomorrow…. Last day for highs near 80 degrees:. Until then, high temperatures today will be in the upper 70s...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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KOJO, the top-floor, upscale Asian restaurant at Central Park, set for St. Pete debut

Central Park St. Pete (551 Central Avenue) has quickly become a hub of activity since the food hall portion of the five-story concept opened this summer. Now, its long-awaited crown jewel is about to make its debut, with KOJO soft opening this weekend. Reservations for the upscale Asian restaurant on...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Commissioners extend program that removed 64,000 pounds of illegal dumping

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Keep Manatee Beautiful’s illegal dumping rapid response team has removed more than 32 tons of trash from Manatee County roadsides and public spaces in six months, prompting county commissioners to continue funding the cleanup effort. The program began with a CareerSource Suncoast hurricane recovery...

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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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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Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Ranked Among Nation’s ‘Best Nursing Homes’ 2027

Today’s U.S. News honor follows Newsweek’s recognition just weeks earlier, adding to national quality awards earned across Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. Nov. 10, 2026 – Sarasota Memorial Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has once again been named among the nation’s best nursing homes, earning the highest possible ratings for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Nursing Homes rankings released today.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Munchies 420 Café Is Reopening Under Its Original Ownership

Sarasota has more than its fair share of fine dining establishments. There’s no shortage of places you can go at a reasonable hour to eat reasonable food while dressing and acting reasonably. Munchies 420 Café was not one of those places—and its patrons wouldn’t have had it any other way.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Sarasota Influencer Blair Eadie Launches Holiday Collection with Frances Valentine

The holidays—and Sarasota's event and social season—are upon us, and if you're in need of a new outfit, Sarasota fashion influencer Blair Eadie, who runs the popular website Atlantic-Pacific, has some ideas. Eadie launched a capsule collection with Frances Valentine this morning, and it's full of party-worthy pieces...

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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Bank of America gives $15,000 to Manatee Habitat for Women Build home

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Manatee County Habitat for Humanity has received a $15,000 grant from Bank of America to help build a home for a local mother and her children through its 2027 Women Build campaign. The home will be built in Kings Cross Place, a 27-home Manatee Habitat...

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen Plots Eight New Shops Across Florida and Ohio

A pizza chain is doubling down on Sun Belt and Midwest growth, with eight new restaurants in the pipeline across Florida and Ohio. Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen says four of the coming-soon shops will land in Florida, including Sarasota, while four more are headed to Ohio, including Strongsville and Canton.

Ohio · 3d

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Men’s Basketball Adds Johnny Lackaff for 2027-28

NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State men's basketball coach Ryan Pedon has announced the signing of 6-3 point guard Johnny Lackaff to a Financial Aid Agreement (formerly known as National Letters of Intent) and will begin his college basketball career for the 2027-28 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome...

Normal, IL · 2d