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Inactive World War II-Era Bomb Washes Ashore on Florida Beach

World War II · Englewood

Inactive World War II-Era Bomb Washes Ashore on Florida Beach

85% Center coverage: 27 sources

By Blaine Montgomery Click here for updates on this story ENGLEWOOD, Florida (WBBH) — Beachgoers at Englewood Beach were shocked to learn that a mysterious object found in the sand was a World War II-era bomb. The device, heavily encrusted with barnacles, was first discovered by children near the Gulf View condos earlier this week on Wednesday. Mistaking it for a scuba tank, they took photos and touched it. They were shocked to find out Satu…See the Story

Teen Dead After Truck Found in Canal in Sarasota County

Venice, Florida · Venice

Teen Dead After Truck Found in Canal in Sarasota County

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — A 19-year-old was found dead Sunday after authorities located his vehicle overturned in a canal. According to a release from the City of Venice, at 6:52 a.m. Venice police, along with Venice Fire Rescue units, responded to the area of Ranch Road and Rustic Road regarding reports of a vehicle submerged in the Cow Pen Slough Canal. Credit: City of VeniceCredit: City of VeniceCredit: City of VeniceCredit: City of Venice At the…See the Story

TikToker Sadaya Paige, 14, Hospitalized for "Adrenal Shock"

Sarasota · Sarasota

TikToker Sadaya Paige, 14, Hospitalized for "Adrenal Shock"

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

TikToker Sadaya Paige’s mom shared that the 14-year-old is recovering from a medical scare that left her “in an extremely bad state.”See the Story

$52M Lee County construction company opens Sarasota office

Heatherwood Construction Company has a new location off South Tamiami Trail.Sarasota · Sarasota Read Article

Dr. Joel Berley Scholarship for Future Doctors Opens 2026 Application Cycle, Fostering Next-Generation Medical Leadership

Plantation, Florida--(Newsfile Corp. - June 23, 2025) - The Dr. Joel Berley Scholarship for Future Doctors proudly announces thePlantation, Florida · Plantation Read Article

Venice Gardens Water Reclamation Facility Breaks Ground on Advanced Wastewater treatment Conversion - The Suncoast News & Scoop

Venice Gardens Water Reclamation Facility Breaks Ground on Advanced Wastewater treatment Conversion Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC Sarasota County: On Tuesday, May 13, Sarasota County broke ground on the Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) Conversion and Expansion project at Venice Gardens Water Reclamation Facility. This is the second of Sarasota County's Water Reclamation Facility to be converted…Venice, Florida · Venice Read Article

No parking deal between Seaplace and St. Regis

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Resident opposition prompts leadership to back away from initial talks with resort to the north.Sarasota · Sarasota Read Article

Project of the Week: SOTA Hotel & Residences

As part of THP.News’ ongoing Project of the Week series, we’re spotlighting an ambitious new hospitality venture bringing a fresh blend of metropolitan energy and tropical flair to downtown Sarasota, Florida. The SOTA Hotel & Residences, part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, is set to transform the city’s skyline and hospitality scene with its modern design and top-tier amenities. A new landmark for Main Street Sarasota Scheduled to break ground…Sarasota · Sarasota Read Article

Drugs, weapons found in home

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NOKOMIS — A Nokomis man designated as a “Federal Armed Career Criminal” was arrested yet again, with police finding drugs and weapons inside his home.Nokomis · Nokomis Read Article

Village On The Isle raises $108,000 for its foundation

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

VENICE — Village On The Isle, a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Venice, raised $108,000 to support the Village On The Isle Foundation at its 6th Annual Golf Classic.Venice, Florida · Venice Read Article

Domestic violence deaths often preceded by strangulation: FL probe

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

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