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For a Tampa Bay family, there's more to celebrate on Jan. 1 than just the start of a new year.

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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Multiple Suncoast communities will host food-themed New Year’s Eve celebrations as 2025 comes to a close. Sarasota will host its annual Pineapple Drop downtown on Pineapple Square. Live music begins at 4 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. St. Armands Circle will hold its first...

Sarasota’s sunshine and gentle Gulf breezes create the perfect recipe for outdoor dining adventures that’ll make your taste buds dance with joy. Picture yourself savoring fresh seafood while palm trees sway overhead and the warm Florida air wraps around you like a cozy blanket. Whether you’re craving waterfront...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Venice Gondolier Senior Writer Bob Mudge was asked to summarize the biggest stories of 2025 for the Venice area. Here is his report:

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - As the clock counts down to midnight, downtown Sarasota transforms into one of Southwest Florida’s most vibrant New Year’s Eve celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of people for a night filled with music, food, and community spirit. The centerpiece of the celebration is the...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Ingman Marine, a local, family-owned and operated business has been fulfilling boater’s needs for decades.

NORTH PORT — The development of eastern North Port is “paramount” for the city’s long-term sustainability, according to city officials.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Manatee County, FL – Residents planning New Year’s Eve celebrations are being reminded that a countywide burn ban remains in effect as dry and windy conditions continue to elevate wildfire risks across the...

SARASOTA — Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been ranked among 100 “Great Hospitals in America” for 2025.