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Byron Donalds Opens “Defending the Florida Dream” Bus Tour at Yoder’s in Sarasota

Thursday, October 22

Sarasota got the first stop of Florida’s governor’s race closing stretch this week. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor, launched his “Defending the Florida Dream” bus tour Thursday morning at Yoder’s Restaurant and Amish Village on Bahia Vista Street, appearing alongside Attorney... Read More.

Free Saturday: Tour Sarasota County’s Upgraded Water Facility at the H2-Oh! Expo

Thursday, October 22

Sarasota County Public Utilities is opening the gates at the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility this Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the free H2-Oh! Expo. The facility at 5550 Lorraine Road was recently expanded and converted to Advanced Water... Read More.

Ben Crump and Kohen Wiley’s Family to Speak After Viewing Shooting Footage

Thursday, October 22

Attorney Ben Crump will join the family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley at a noon Eastern news conference Thursday, hours after they viewed footage of the June shooting that killed the toddler in Senatobia, Mississippi. The footage includes three body-camera videos from Senatobia officers and... Read More.

Trump Rally at FGCU Friday: What Fort Myers Drivers and Voters Need to Know

Thursday, October 22

President Trump is bringing a midterm campaign rally to Alico Arena on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus in Fort Myers on Friday at 2 p.m. Republican gubernatorial nominee Rep. Byron Donalds is also scheduled to appear, and organizers say the event is designed... Read More.

Over 4 Million Toothpaste Tubes Recalled, Including Barbie, Hot Wheels and Crayola Brands — What Suncoast Families Should Check

Thursday, October 22

More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste are under recall, and the list includes the character brands many Suncoast families keep in the kids’ bathroom: Barbie, Hot Wheels, My Little Pony and Crayola. Evo advanced whitening and sensitive toothpastes, along with ARU gum health... Read More.

Ben Crump to Join Kohen Wiley’s Family at Noon News Conference After They View Shooting Footage

Thursday, October 22

The family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley has now seen the video of the June shooting that killed him, and today they’ll speak publicly about it. Attorney Ben Crump is set to join the family at a noon ET news conference Thursday, two days after... Read More.

Survey: Even With Insurance, Suncoast Families Are Paying More Out of Pocket

Thursday, October 22

A new GoodRx survey confirms what plenty of Suncoast households already feel: having insurance doesn’t guarantee you’re covered. More than a quarter of insured respondents reported at least one gap in coverage, and nearly half pointed to prescription drug coverage as the biggest shortfall.... Read More.

Gulfcoast Pride Festival 2026: Free Rosemary District Street Party, New Community Stage and a First-Ever Honoree

Thursday, October 22

The Rosemary District becomes the center of the Suncoast on Saturday, Oct. 24, when Project Pride SRQ presents the 2026 Gulfcoast Pride Festival & Street Party from 4 to 11 p.m. The theme this year is “Carry Pride Forward,” and the event remains free... Read More.

Sarasota High Schoolers Take On Tony-Winning “Urinetown” for Halloween Weekend

Thursday, October 22

Halloween weekend in Sarasota has a new option on the calendar, and it comes from some of the area’s youngest performers. The Players Studio is staging “Urinetown,” the Tony-winning satire, with a cast made up entirely of local high school students, freshmen through seniors.... Read More.

Sleepover Safety on the Suncoast: Why More Parents Are Saying No, and the Compromises That Work

Thursday, October 22

The sleepover invitation shows up, your kid is bouncing off the walls with excitement, and you’re quietly running through a checklist of questions. You’re not alone. A growing number of parents are declining sleepover invitations, citing supervision concerns, online access after bedtime, and the... Read More.

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Byron Donalds Opens “Defending the Florida Dream” Bus Tour at Yoder’s in Sarasota

Free Saturday: Tour Sarasota County’s Upgraded Water Facility at the H2-Oh! Expo

Ben Crump and Kohen Wiley’s Family to Speak After Viewing Shooting Footage

Trump Rally at FGCU Friday: What Fort Myers Drivers and Voters Need to Know

Over 4 Million Toothpaste Tubes Recalled, Including Barbie, Hot Wheels and Crayola Brands — What Suncoast Families Should Check

Ben Crump to Join Kohen Wiley’s Family at Noon News Conference After They View Shooting Footage

Survey: Even With Insurance, Suncoast Families Are Paying More Out of Pocket

Gulfcoast Pride Festival 2026: Free Rosemary District Street Party, New Community Stage and a First-Ever Honoree

Sarasota High Schoolers Take On Tony-Winning “Urinetown” for Halloween Weekend

Sleepover Safety on the Suncoast: Why More Parents Are Saying No, and the Compromises That Work

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