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Venice-based Tervis tumbler files for bankruptcy, layoffs expected
One of Sarasota County’s marquee businesses has filed for bankruptcy amid stiff market competition. Venice-based Tervis, a national drinkware company founded in 1946, announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy ahead of a company-wide reorganization for future growth. Layoffs are expected, the company said, though it’s unclear how many workers they will impact...
Florida abortion ballot measure falling short of threshold needed to pass: Poll
Florida will be one of several states to vote on an abortion ballot measure in November, but it appears to be falling short of the threshold needed to pass in the Sunshine State. The ballot measure, known as Amendment 4, would prevent the state from creating legislation that would, if passed, “prohibit, penalize, delay, or […]
Record rainfall: Sarasota, Bradenton area sees wettest summer and August ever
The month of August, as well as the summer overall, were the wettest on record for the Sarasota and Bradenton region, according to a climate summary from the National Weather Service in Ruskin. It rained a total of 47.32 inches over the summer in Sarasota-Bradenton, the highest rainfall total in 2024 for an...
Harris can win Florida 'if the investments come,' says Democratic Senate nominee
Former congresswoman and Senate nominee Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the Harris campaign's reproductive rights bus tour in Florida and how Democrats can win over Latino voters the Sunshine State.
Lakeland Christian shows full offensive potential in second half vs. Fort Meade
LAKELAND — Lakeland Christian and Fort Meade indeed were locked in a classic small school football battle, especially after the Vikings scored in the closing seconds of the first half to tie the score going into halftime. LCS then unleashed its complete offense in the second half and slowed Fort Meade’s high-powered passing game to pull away for a 42-21 victory on Friday night at Viking Stadium. ...
Neighbors trying to save this Pinellas preserve are nearly out of time
NEAR TARPON SPRINGS — Tex Carter walked past a chain link fence decorated by green ribbons fluttering in the breeze. The 8,144 ribbons each represent a $20 donation to environmentally sensitive land that lies on the other side. In nearly four years of grassroots fundraising, it hasn’t been enough to save the preserve.
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