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Condo residents hope more fence means less mooning

VENICE — The residents of Sea Villas, a 20-unit condominium community along Tarpon Center Drive, have been without the use of their pool since hurricanes Helene and Milton swept through in the fall of 2024 because, among other things, the storms destroyed their fence.
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Sarasota County cutting 100+ teacher positions

After years of teacher shortages and crowded classrooms, a new reality is setting in for school districts across the area. Declining enrollments is leading to some tough decisions. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
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FDEP and city investigating relocation of beach rocks

BRADENTON BEACH – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and city staff are investigating the recent relocation of large beach rocks that were put in place decades ago to prevent erosion. On Tuesday, March 31, a backhoe operator was seen piling the rocks on the west side of...
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🛒 Multiple Customer Service Jobs in Manatee County, FL – Up to $28/hr

Manatee County’s retail scene is buzzing with opportunities this month. From store leadership to hands-on customer service, several well-known brands are hiring across Bradenton, Palmetto, and Ellenton.
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Historic Fruitville Road cottages could be torn down to make way for new residential...

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A group of historic cottages along Fruitville Road near downtown Sarasota could be demolished. The colorful cottages currently house a number of small businesses including a breakfast joint, a spa, lunch spots and more. The 3.4-acre property made up of 22 parcels is currently under contract. A developer aims to clear […]
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Future journalists shine at Gene Witt Elementary in Manatee County

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) — The news doesn’t just happen at ABC 7. It’s happening in our classrooms, too. This week, ABC 7 News Anchor Summer Smith visited Gene Witt Elementary School in Bradenton to see the school’s student news crew in action as they produced their own morning broadcast.
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Florida DOT Begins I-75 Interchange Enhancements in North Port

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun a comprehensive improvement project at the I-75 interchanges for Sumter Boulevard (Exit 182) and Toledo Blade Boulevard (Exit 179) in North Port. Construction activities will include early-stage work such as conduit installation and preparation for drilled shaft implementation. Motorists should anticipate the...

Manatee County OKs $292K Bradenton EDC contract

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a new contract with the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. at their meeting today. The decision came more than six months after commissioners opted not to renew the agency’s annual contract in September, citing concerns over transparency and return on investment. Following a change...
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Verdict reached, final judgment pending in beach access lawsuit

HOLMES BEACH – On March 20, a jury ruled in favor of several plaintiffs involved in a civil lawsuit pertaining to the decades-long use of a beach access path located on an easement associated with the residential property at 103 51st Street owned by Larry and Linda Davis. The...
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Locals say this Florida restaurant serves some of the best cheeseburgers around

Tucked along Pasadena Avenue in St. Petersburg, Florida, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has been a beloved local landmark for over 75 years. While most visitors come for the legendary smoked fish, loyal regulars have a little secret — the cheeseburger here is seriously something special. Whether you are...

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