The Suncoast Post has published its weekend live music guide, and it’s a deep one: 15 verified venue listings for each day from Friday, November 6, through Sunday, November 8, 2026. That’s 45 shows total, checked as of November 3, with times listed in Eastern. The listings stretch across Clearwater, Tampa, Bradenton, Cortez, Sarasota, North…

For the second consecutive year, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport has been named the Best Resort Airport in the United States. The honor reflects what Suncoast residents have known for years: SRQ delivers the convenience of a small regional airport while offering the reach of a much larger one. With more than 60 nonstop destinations and…

A night of bourbon tastings at Loaded Cannon Distillery is doing more than filling glasses. On Wednesday, November 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., the Southwest Florida Council of Scouting America brings Bourbon & Bowties to Lakewood Ranch for the third year running. The lineup includes whiskey tastings, a best bowtie contest, auctions, and a…

Two boys are back home after getting lost in a remote rural stretch of Manatee County. Deputies launched a search with help from the sheriff’s office Aviation Unit, scanning from both the air and the ground. Then bloodhound K9 Cane got his nose down and picked up a scent.Cane led his handler through the brush…

Matthew Zoladz will be sentenced on Jan. 20, 2027.

Longboat Key town leaders have a vision for the Town Center Green.Piece by piece, that vision has taken shape. The Longboat Key Historical Society's building has been picked up and placed on the green, and a new lease for the society is pending. The Karon Family Pavilion provides a stage for special events at the park. Architectural plans for a Sarasota County library were drawn up, though construction hinges on the fate of Amendment 3, and a yes vote would halt its groundbreaking.A pedestr

Toys R Us has opened a standalone store at Ellenton Premium Outlets at 5461 Factory Shops Boulevard, giving families across Manatee and Sarasota counties a dedicated toy destination just ahead of the holiday season. The store follows the outlet’s regular hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to…

Florida voters passed Amendment 3 on Tuesday with about 60% support, expanding the homestead exemption and putting a serious dent in local budgets. In Sarasota County, that means a $241 million cut over two years, even as the average homeowner saves roughly $700. Reporter Christian Casale of Suncoast Searchlight noted that many local officials actively…

Florida voters are choosing between Republican Sen. Ashley Moody and Democrat Angie Nixon in a special U.S. Senate election, and the Suncoast is clearly engaged. Early and mail-in turnout reached 46% in Sarasota County and 42% in Manatee County before polls opened on Election Day, numbers that signal strong local interest in a race with…

Manatee County witnessed a 63.59% voter turnout in the 2026 midterm elections, with projected wins for several Republican candidates.