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Car flooded car from Tropical Storm Debby? FEMA may be able to help Sarasota area owners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can help Sarasota-Manatee area residents whose vehicles were damage by Tropical Strom Debby, according to an announcement Friday. A FEMA news release noted that assistance is usually limited to one vehicle and if an owner has another operating vehicle, they must submit a statement indicating an essential need for both vehicles to maintain the household. ...
10 Sarasota area restaurants open, 4 permanently close, 1 bar named among best in U.S.
August turned out to be one of the biggest months of the year for restaurant openings in Sarasota and Manatee counties, largely due to the luxurious, beachfront St. Regis Longboat Key Resort debuting multiple new dining and drinking venues. There were other exciting openings as well, including restaurants in downtown Sarasota and Lakewood...
'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl' remembers those who have lost their lives, helps others battling addiction
SARASOTA, Fla. - Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in the Tampa Bay area for years. This Sunday, those impacted by the deadly drug are coming together for the "Sarasota Fights Fentanyl" walk. It will be a day of remembrance for those who have lost their lives...
Nine Sarasota, Bradenton area companies make list of fastest growing companies in the U.S.
Nine Sarasota and Bradenton area companies made national publication Inc.'s list of the 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America. The list includes real estate, software development and professional reputation management companies and even a local retailer in business since 2003. ...
GYRENES DROP FIRST TWO MATCHES IN TEXAS
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Ave Maria Volleyball team lost their first two matches in the Lone Star State Friday. The Gyrenes got swept 3-0 by the Bethel Threshers in the morning session of the Texas Two-Step Tournament, then lost 3-1 to the Texas Wesleyan Rams in the opening day's finale.
Lake Mary celebrates 1st Florida Little League World Series champs with massive parade
LAKE MARY — Serenaded by the sounds of chants and cowbells and showered in tri-color confetti, Florida's first Little League World Series championship team paraded through the heart of town Saturday morning. Lake Mary Little League's 12-and-under all-stars rolled down 4th Street in a fleet of Corvettes, preceded by marching bands, local politicians,...
Hurricane Preparedness Urged as Florida Braces for Peak Season Post-Debby Damage in Steinhatchee
As Floridians continue to recover from Hurricane Debby, experts are highlighting that the peak of hurricane season is approaching rapidly. In the wake of Debby's landfall on August 5 in Steinhatchee, Florida, which left a trail of home and property damages, Hillsborough County residents are advised to stay vigilant during these most active weeks of the season. According to a recent report from the Hillsborough County, September is traditionally the "busy season" for hurricanes due to a confluence of climatic factors.
'I feel it was my duty to come back,' speech therapist brings resources home
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Five-year-old Ace meets with his speech therapist Ms. Cade once a week. She finds fun ways like using lollipops for him to practice a "t-h" sound. Before he worked with Ms. Cade, his mom, Melissa Martinez, drove an hour both ways for his therapy. "There's a...
Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is now in effect
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – If you still need items to help during the Hurricane season, now is the time to shop. Florida’s second hurricane sales tax holiday is underway. The event gives people the chance to stock up or re-supply their disaster preparedness kits. Shoppers will not pay sales tax on things like generators, […]
H.S. Football week 2 - Lely takes down Golden Gate
LELY, Fla. — In this week 2 matchup, Lely and Golden Gate were both trying to recover from losses in their regular season openers. The first half consisted of the Trojans and Titans trading scored back and forth, heading into the break neck and neck. Lely led by just one point 24-23. But Lely took off and never looked back once they came back from the locker room, finishing the night with a 66-36 win over Golden Gate.
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