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Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Squatting Bills During News Conference in Sarasota

Ron DeSantis · Sarasota

Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Squatting Bills During News Conference in Sarasota

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Sarasota Monday morning.See the Story

Cutsinger Flips on Surplussing County Land on Lemon Bay

Sarasota · Sarasota

Cutsinger Flips on Surplussing County Land on Lemon Bay

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VENICE — Sarasota County Commission Vice Chair Ron Cutsinger asked his colleagues Tuesday to kill a proposal to declare more than a mile of land along Lemon Bay surplus following See the Story

Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee works with police to enhance safety in wake of Colorado attack

Judaism · Palestine

Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee works with police to enhance safety in wake of Colorado attack

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SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — Following the attack in Boulder, Colorado, that left 12 people hurt this weekend, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, Shepard Englander, said the local Jewish community is "heartbroken and outraged." "This was a targeted terror attack against people because of what they believe," Englander said. "America was founded so that we would have a place where people can believe whatever they believe and not be h…See the Story

A Year at New College — The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal

It takes me about eight minutes to walk across the campus of the New College of Florida, where I just concluded a year as a visiting professor. There are rare sightings of students, a grand total of 800, who dart in and out from under the palm trees like white ibises. The clock bell on the astroturf in front of the library can be heard from the waterfront all the way to the student dorms. The all-faculty email list for the 100 or so scholars emi…Sarasota · Sarasota Read Article

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce names CEO

Sarah Firstenberger has been named CEO of the nonprofit that promotes businesses and organizations on Siesta Key.Siesta Key · Siesta Key Read Article

Sarasota County commits $4.5M to promote Senior PGA Championship

The major tournament coming to The Concession for three years, beginning in 2026.Sarasota · Sarasota Read Article

We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon Cocktail? (2025)

Bourbon drinks are staples of the modern cocktail movement, from the classic Old Fashioned to the contemporary Gold Rush. The spirit’s subtle sweetness and nuanced oaky notes play nicely with myriad modifiers and liqueurs, and this interplay can result in delicious drinks of remarkable character and depth. If you’re a bourbon fan, it’s likely you have a favorite bourbon cocktail. You’re equally likely to think there’s at least one overhyped bour…Sarasota · Sarasota Read Article

COLUMN: North Port Chamber seeks nominees for board of directors

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The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations to fill four seats on our Board of Directors. The vacancies begin Oct. 1.North Port · North Port Read Article

'Queen of the Night' bloom set, public invited

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SARASOTA — Want to see the bloom of a cactus that literally blooms one night a year?Sarasota · Sarasota Read Article

4 demolitions proposed in Sarasota to allow for new development

A car wash, 7-Eleven and residential building are proposed in three separate areas of the city.7-Eleven · Sarasota Read Article

VPD takes action to remove two derelict vessels - The Suncoast News & Scoop

VPD takes action to remove two derelict vessels Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC VPD The Venice Police Department is working with Sea Tow Venice and the City's Public Works Department to remove two derelict vessels from our waters this Tuesday, June 3. These boats originated from the Higel anchorage field and were turned over to…Venice, Florida · Venice Read Article

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