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Sold-Out SeaMonkey Christmas in July 5K Raises $3,200 for Pace Center for Girls Manatee

July 26, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

Christmas spirit arrived early in Bradenton as runners, walkers, volunteers and local businesses came together for the SeaMonkey Christmas in July 5K, a festive community event benefiting Pace Center for Girls Manatee. Held Saturday, July 25, at G.T. Bray Park, the inaugural tropical-themed fun run…

Florida’s Suncoast Is Changing Fast — Here’s What Locals Are Saying

July 25, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

There was a time when Florida’s Suncoast felt like one of the state’s best-kept secrets. Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Parrish, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and the surrounding communities offered that rare combination of beaches, small-town charm, arts, restaurants, boating, fami…

Major Manasota Key Beach Restoration Planned After Years of Hurricane Damage

July 24, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

Charlotte County is preparing for a major beach-renourishment project intended to rebuild storm-damaged shoreline, restore dunes and provide additional protection for properties along Manasota Key. County officials currently estimate that construction will begin on November 23, 2026, with completi…

Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards More Than $500,000 to Strengthen Local Nonprofits

July 20, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is investing more than half a million dollars into the people and organizations working every day to meet some of the region’s most urgent needs. The foundation recently awarded $507,255 in grants to 46 nonprofit organizations serving Sarasota, Manatee, C…

SeaMonkey Apparel and Runners Culture Events Host Christmas in July 5K Benefiting PACE Center for Girls in Bradenton, FL

July 16, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

SeaMonkey Apparel has partnered with Runners Culture Events to present the inaugural SeaMonkey Christmas in July 5K on Saturday, July 25, at GT Bray Park in Bradenton. The family-friendly community event will raise funds and collect essential supplies for PACE Center for Girls, while offering a ful…

Sarasota Police Step Up Speed Enforcement During Operation Southern Slow Down

July 14, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

Sarasota Police are increasing speed enforcement July 13–18 as part of Operation Southern Slow Down. Here is what local drivers should know. Drivers traveling through Sarasota may notice an increased law enforcement presence on local roads this week as the Sarasota Police Department participates i…

Sarasota County Announces Independence Day Closures: What’s Open and Closed July 3–4

June 27, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

Sarasota County residents planning errands, library visits, park activities, transit trips or landfill drop-offs around the Fourth of July holiday should check the county’s Independence Day schedule before heading out. Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Friday, July 3 and/or Sa…

Florida Suncoast Drought Deepens: Rainfall Shortages, Water Restrictions and What Residents Need to Know

June 22, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

The Florida Suncoast is entering the heart of summer with a serious drought still gripping much of the region, and the numbers show this is far more than a stretch of hot, dry weather. According to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay, moderate to extreme drought continues across West Central and…

Why Uber and Lyft Prices Suddenly Jump: What Riders Should Know About Surge Pricing on the Florida Suncoast

June 16, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

Anyone who has opened Uber or Lyft after a concert, a storm, a holiday weekend, a flight arrival, or even a busy dinner hour has probably seen it: the same ride that usually costs $18 suddenly costs $34, $48, or more. That is called surge pricing, though the companies may also describe it as dynam…

New Report Shows Many Suncoast Families Need More Than $100,000 Just to Cover the Basics

June 10, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

For many working families across the Florida Suncoast, earning a paycheck is no longer enough to guarantee financial stability. A new United Way Suncoast ALICE Report shows that a family of four with two young children in childcare must earn more than $106,000 a year in the organization’s five-cou…

Dana Lawrence Reflects on 25 Years of Kettle of Fish: The Music, The Memories, and The Future

June 10, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments

For 25 years, Kettle of Fish has been one of the Florida Suncoast’s most beloved live bands, building a loyal following through soulful blues, rock, Americana, and festival favorites. What started as a side project has grown into a full-time musical journey that has entertained thousands of fans ac…