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From Sarasota to the Rolling Stones: How Naarai Jacobs Made It Big in Music

Monday, July 20

Naarai Jacobs grew up in Sarasota with a dream of making it in the music industry. In 2015, she packed up and moved to Los Angeles to pursue that dream full-time. Eleven years later, that decision has paid off in a way most people... Read More.

Tropical Depression Two Headed to Florida: Here’s What State Officials Actually Expect

Monday, July 20

Florida Emergency Management is keeping tabs on Tropical Depression Two, and they want residents to know what’s really on the radar. Rather than declaring a major emergency, state officials are focused on what they expect to happen: heavy rainfall between 2 and 6 inches,... Read More.

Staycation on a Budget: How to Make Your Local Vacation Feel Like the Real Thing

Monday, July 20

Summer vacation doesn’t have to mean expensive flights, long road trips, and three-star hotel bills. A new survey reveals that 51 percent of Americans are planning to spend less on travel this year, largely due to rising gas and transportation costs. But reducing your... Read More.

Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What You Can Buy Tax-Free and How to Save Big

Monday, July 20

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday kicked off today, July 20, and runs through August 20, giving families in Sarasota and Manatee counties a full month to shop for school essentials without paying sales tax. The holiday covers school supplies up to $50 per item,... Read More.

From Barrier Breaker to Sarasota Legend: Linda Carson Celebrates 88 Years and 62 Years in Broadcasting

Monday, July 20

When Linda Carson started her broadcasting career in Atlanta in 1964, the industry didn’t believe in her. Television executives were certain that audiences wouldn’t tune in to a female broadcaster over the age of 30. Linda ignored that conventional wisdom. Over the next six... Read More.

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is Here: Save for a Full Month

Monday, July 20

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday officially launched today, July 20, and if you’ve got kids or grandkids heading back to class, this is your moment to save. The tax break runs through August 20, giving Suncoast families a full month to knock out their... Read More.

Speed Dating Makes a Comeback in Sarasota: Why Face-to-Face Connection Still Beats the Apps

Monday, July 20

Dating in the digital age has given us unlimited options and unlimited exhaustion. Swipe fatigue is real, ghosting is standard, and those profile pictures don’t always match reality. That’s why an event coming to downtown Sarasota this Thursday might feel like a breath of... Read More.

NYC Federal Building Attack: Man Arrested After Throwing Incendiary Device at Immigration Court

Monday, July 20

Law enforcement arrested a man in New York City after he allegedly threw a makeshift incendiary device at 26 Federal Plaza, a federal building that houses an immigration court. The suspect was found carrying not only the explosive device but also a pellet gun... Read More.

Manatee County EMS Deputy Chief Arrested on Felony Charges: What We Know

Monday, July 20

A Manatee County Emergency Services official has been arrested on serious felony charges following an FBI investigation that began in Miami. Zachary Owens Molnar, 45, served as deputy chief of operations and EMS shift commander before his arrest on July 16th on one count... Read More.

Tampa Woman Arrested in Death of 3-Year-Old: What the Charges Mean

Monday, July 20

A Tampa woman is facing some of the most serious charges possible after the death of a 3-year-old girl in her care. Grace Wingate, 29, was arrested on July 16 for the child’s death on April 25. The child was brought to Brandon Regional... Read More.

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From Sarasota to the Rolling Stones: How Naarai Jacobs Made It Big in Music

Tropical Depression Two Headed to Florida: Here’s What State Officials Actually Expect

Staycation on a Budget: How to Make Your Local Vacation Feel Like the Real Thing

Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2026: What You Can Buy Tax-Free and How to Save Big

From Barrier Breaker to Sarasota Legend: Linda Carson Celebrates 88 Years and 62 Years in Broadcasting

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is Here: Save for a Full Month

Speed Dating Makes a Comeback in Sarasota: Why Face-to-Face Connection Still Beats the Apps

NYC Federal Building Attack: Man Arrested After Throwing Incendiary Device at Immigration Court

Manatee County EMS Deputy Chief Arrested on Felony Charges: What We Know

Tampa Woman Arrested in Death of 3-Year-Old: What the Charges Mean

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