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Kyle Kennedy, Granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, Dies at 42 After Years of Disability Advocacy

Tuesday, October 20

Kyle Kennedy, one of the 34 grandchildren of Robert F. and Ethel Kennedy, died peacefully at her home in Westwood, Massachusetts, on Sept. 21. She was 42. Her death was confirmed through her obituary, which did not report a cause.Kennedy’s life took a sharp... Read More.

Punta Rassa Shoreline Gets $991K Concrete Mat Project, Funded by Hurricane Ian Recovery Dollars

Tuesday, October 20

Lee County commissioners have awarded a $991,300 contract to Fort Myers-based Earth Tech Enterprises Inc. to install articulating concrete mats along the Punta Rassa shoreline. The mats will run from just west of the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, around the parking area, and to... Read More.

A 30-Second Fire Run Took Nearly 7 Minutes: What a Stopped Train Cost an Ohio Family

Tuesday, October 20

An 89-year-old woman died in a house fire in Lockland, Ohio, on Sunday after a stopped Norfolk Southern train blocked the route for first responders. Fire crews had to detour around the crossing, turning what the fire chief says is normally a 30-second drive... Read More.

63% of Gen Z Would Move to Afford a Home, Study Finds. Sound Familiar, Suncoast?

Tuesday, October 20

A new NewHomeSource study found that 63% of Gen Z would relocate to a cheaper area to buy a home, while only 19% said they’d stretch their budget to stay where they live. More than half of those young buyers are aiming for the... Read More.

Retired Firefighter’s Wooden Swords Pay Off Student Lunch Debt, One Kid at a Time

Tuesday, October 20

Chris Monroe started carving wooden swords for his grandchildren. When the neighborhood kids saw them, demand took off, and three years and more than 100 swords later the retired firefighter has turned a garage hobby into a small charity outside St. Louis. He takes... Read More.

AI Deepfakes Are Targeting Sports Fans: How Suncoast Listeners Can Spot the Scam

Tuesday, October 20

Fake fan pages built with AI-generated images of athletes are popping up across social media, and they’re costing real fans real money. One woman reportedly lost $2,000 to someone impersonating Braves third baseman Austin Riley, and pages copying established fan communities have traced back... Read More.

New Mexico or New America? The President Says Rename It, the Governor Says Look at What You’re Missing

Tuesday, October 20

President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday that New Mexico should “immediately” rename itself “New America,” arguing “we are not Mexico, we are the United States of America,” and adding that property values and incomes would rise. He cited no evidence for the claim.... Read More.

Walmart’s New $120 Bundle Combines Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus: What Suncoast Shoppers Should Know

Tuesday, October 20

Walmart has rolled out a combined membership that pairs Walmart+ with Sam’s Club Plus for $120 a year, a price that undercuts buying the two separately by almost $100. The bundle includes Sam’s Club access, free delivery from both retailers, a choice of Peacock... Read More.

Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota: $650K Raised, 300 Members, and a Grand Soirée on the Bay November 7

Tuesday, October 20

In just three years, Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota has grown from an idea into one of the Suncoast’s most effective giving organizations, with more than 300 members, a growing waitlist, and over $650,000 in total charitable contributions. What sets the group apart is... Read More.

Witches Walk Brings Sip-and-Shop Halloween Fun to Downtown Venice This Friday

Tuesday, October 20

Historic Downtown Venice is trying something new this Halloween season. The first-ever Witches Walk Sip and Shop takes over the downtown streets on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., with more than 35 local businesses participating. The format is simple: sip a... Read More.

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Kyle Kennedy, Granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, Dies at 42 After Years of Disability Advocacy

Punta Rassa Shoreline Gets $991K Concrete Mat Project, Funded by Hurricane Ian Recovery Dollars

A 30-Second Fire Run Took Nearly 7 Minutes: What a Stopped Train Cost an Ohio Family

63% of Gen Z Would Move to Afford a Home, Study Finds. Sound Familiar, Suncoast?

Retired Firefighter’s Wooden Swords Pay Off Student Lunch Debt, One Kid at a Time

AI Deepfakes Are Targeting Sports Fans: How Suncoast Listeners Can Spot the Scam

New Mexico or New America? The President Says Rename It, the Governor Says Look at What You’re Missing

Walmart’s New $120 Bundle Combines Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus: What Suncoast Shoppers Should Know

Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota: $650K Raised, 300 Members, and a Grand Soirée on the Bay November 7

Witches Walk Brings Sip-and-Shop Halloween Fun to Downtown Venice This Friday

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