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Published by: https://www.facebook.com/friendsofthepelicans November 20, 2025 Friends of the Pelicans, Inc. Update: 51 Rescued, 12 Dead in two weeks Since our last update two weeks ago, we have rescued 51 birds (50 juvenile brown pelicans and one snowy egret) and have also come upon 12 dead pelicans for a total of 63 birds. That’s 63 […]

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Op-Ed Letter from Lorraine Sayer, Lakewood Ranch business owner: By permission. The biggest shopping day of the year is just days away, but this year will be different for my business and thousands of other small businesses. For 23 years, I have run a small business built on transparency, craftsmanship, and trust. My company, The […]

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Asolo Rep:  Far From Away  November 12 – December 28, 2025 The play is an emotional but hopeful show that effectively captures the community spirit and human connection demonstrated by the people of Gander, Newfoundland, after 9/11. Specific praise is given to the cast’s versatility in playing multiple roles, the seamless set design, and the […]

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The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) has released its October 2025 real estate market report, offering a detailed look at post-hurricane recovery trends across the region. According to data from Florida REALTORS®, the housing market in Sarasota and Manatee counties posted a strong year-over-year rebound in October, one year after Hurricane Milton disrupted […]

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Sarasota has been the location of several significant Ponzi schemes. Notorious cases have involved operators who defrauded investors out of millions of dollars by promising high returns and using new investor funds to pay existing ones.  Below is a list of some of the notable Ponzi schemes associated with the Sarasota area: Michael J. DaCorta […]

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A note from Dr.Liwski & Sarasota Foot Care Center…….sarasotafootcarecenter.com (941) 917-6232 Your feet carry the weight of your entire body, playing a critical role in locomotion, balance, and overall well-being. m YOUR FEET ANCHOR EVERY MOVEMENT, EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR LIFE! Healthy feet matter so you can move without pain or limitations, igniting your active […]

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A recent peer-reviewed study has documented at least 45 different species of fossil sharks and rays off the coast of Venice, Florida. This discovery confirms the area’s reputation as the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World” and represents the most diverse fossil assemblage of its kind found in Florida.  Key Details of the Discovery Location: The fossils were […]

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Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented a historic nesting season in 2025, with 5,735 total nests recorded along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches, from Longboat Key to Venice. This marks the highest number of nests ever recorded in Mote’s 43-year monitoring history, far surpassing 2024’s 4,369 nests. Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta), […]