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

July 16, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

Hurricane Season 2026 Begins June 1: What Florida Suncoast Residents Need to Know Now

May 28, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

For residents across Florida’s Suncoast — including Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, North Port, Palmetto, Ellenton, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Cortez, Lakewood Ranch, Englewood, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, Dunedin, La…

The Chronicles of Charlee & Nova

May 26, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

It is hard to believe that more than a year and a half has passed since Sara Holmes was killed by a drunk driver in Bradenton, Florida. In that time, life has changed in ways no one could have imagined. Lots of folks have asked me about the girls who I call my “Girlie Girls!” For Charlee and Nov…

Memorial Day 2026 on the Suncoast: Sarasota Parade, Office Closures, Traffic Alerts and What Residents Need to Know

May 21, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer on Florida’s Suncoast. It is a solemn day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Across Sarasota and Manatee counties, residents will gather for ceremoni…

Sarasota County Parks Win National Awards for Nokomis Park Upgrades and Innovative Outdoor App

May 20, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

Sarasota County is gaining national recognition for its commitment to high-quality parks and forward-thinking recreation programs. The County’s Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department has earned two prestigious awards from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials…