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Your local news leader News, Weather, & Sports in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte and DeSoto counties Have a news tip? Call (941)361-4600 or email [email protected]
Joined June 2011
Gov. Ron DeSantis is demanding the Biden Admin. reverse its sudden and reckless decision to revoke emergency authorization for Regeneron and Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody treatments. “. Biden has forced medical pros to choose treating their patients or breaking the law.”
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Riverview grad, and Broncos 5th round pick, Jamar Johnson has made Denver's initial 53-man roster for 2021 season. Good luck Jamar. @jamarjohnson568
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Brian Battie is a special athlete. The 5-foot-8, 170-pound running back rushed for 4,542 yards and 62 touchdowns in his high school career. @SARASOTA_FB @battie941.@JakeYoungSNN.MORE:
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Suncoast residents gathered at the #CeleryFields to protect the popular bird watching spot from developers.
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Lithuanian-born musician, Dovydas says he went from rocking out on St. Armands Circle to silenced. MORE: @JennaBrewSNN @dovydasmusic #Dovydas.
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The Memphis PD released body cam video of black motorist Tyre Nichols being brutally beaten, pepper sprayed, and Tased by 5 black cops during a traffic stop Jan. 7th. Nichols was a 29-yr-old dad who worked at FedEx and was taking pics of sunset when stopped for reckless driving.
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"MEOW-T!" A cat that lived in the collapsed Surfside condo was miraculously found alive. Binx was re-united with his family, the Gonzalez's, who lived in Unit 904. Mom and daughter survived, while dad, Edgar, is among the missing.
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Lynyrd Skynyrd announced a $100,000 donation to the Florida Disaster Fund during their “Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’” tour stop at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood in Hollywood. The Seminole Tribe of Florida matched the $100,000 donation, for a $200,000 total.
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Venice wins State 8A Football championship 35-7. 3rd in school history. Congratulations! @john_p34 @VeniceIndianFB @UncensoredRprt
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#BREAKINGNEWS #MargaretGood wins House District 72 #SpecialElection with 52% of the vote. #JamesBuchanan recieves 45% of the vote & #AlisonFoxall recieves 3% of the vote. Watch LIVE here:
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A man who was an integral part of Allied Forces taking down Hitler's German war machine, and keeping our country free, played 'Taps' on Memorial Day for those who have given their lives in service to our country. @DonnyBrennan.MORE:
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BREAKING Manatee County Commissioners pass a resolution requiring masks in the county.
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Head coach of Lakewood Ranch, T.J. Goelz was named the 2018-19, Florida Fastpitch Softball Coach of the year. @JakeYoungSNN @LakewoodRanchSB.MORE:
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An area so chalk full of softball talent, it only makes sense to create a league where Suncoast players can showcase their skills. @JakeYoungSNN.@FGCLsoftball.@TampaMustangsTJ.MORE:
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All Elite Wrestling has been knocking down doors and shattering glass ceilings since the new wrestling promotion launched in 2019. #PrideMonth.@Alejandro_SNN.@AEW @SonnyKissXO @Bowens_Official.MORE:
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In this special edition of Political Corner, Suncoast State House Rep. Joe Gruters, the chair of the Sarasota County Republican Party, talks about his run for the state senate.
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D-1 Damon Wilson with pass deflection interception for Venice TD. 21-7 Indians 2ith 2:21 left in 1st half @VeniceIndianFB @Damon_wilson11
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Democratic candidate Margaret Good shares her journey to the State House District 72 Special Election. @GoodforFlorida.
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A Florida judge is disqualifying Rebekah Jones from running against Matt Gaetz for his seat in Congress in the 1st Congressional District. @briana_bozkurt. MORE: #Brianabozkurt #SNNTV #SNN.
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One of the first women in marine biology, Dr. Eugenie Clark was a pioneer in shark research. So much so, Clark even had her own species named after her. @HalliePeiletSNN.@MoteMarineLab.MORE:
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Riverview High Basketball star Brion Whitley makes his college pick this weekend.
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STAMPED🐎🏈- Mustangs flexed their horsepower in first rivalry win over BR since 2017.@MustangFootball @CoachP_LRHS @CullenMcrae @Liamf_06 @LRTDClub.
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A travel softball roster stacked with 14 division one commits. @JakeYoungSNN.@TampaMustangsTJ.MORE:
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This time last year, some schools had the same amount of upperclassman at practice as Sarasota had total players. @JakeYoungSNN.@Sarasota_FB.@sarasotaschools.MORE:
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From the pool to the piano, Arik Katz is one talented kid. @LyndenBlake shows us tonight at 5 on #MakingAChampion!
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.@HalliePeiletSNN takes over the anchor desk of the noon edition of Headline News starting tomorrow! Catch her Mondays through Thursdays!
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Thursday at noon @NorthPortPolice are providing another update on the search for #GabbyPetito. A representative from the FBI and one of Gabby's family members will be in attendance. SNN will be carrying the press conference live on the air, tomorrow at 12pm.
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2017 was a good year for @VHSIndianSports both volleyball and football winning state titles, and on Saturday the champs were treated to a parade.
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Minutes after protesters marched to @SarasotaPD, they headed to the intersection of US 41 and Gulfstream to #kneel in solidarity, blocking traffic for several minutes. The group remained peaceful throughout. More tonight on @SNNTV at 10
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Authorities are investigating deer camera footage of a hiker resembling Gabby’s missing bf, Brian Laundrie. Sam Bass spotted the man with a backpack at 6:17 a.m. Monday in the town of Baker, Fla., about 500 miles away from Laundrie’s North Port home.
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Make it eight straight district titles for the Venice High baseball team. @JakeYoungSNN @VHS__Baseball.MORE:
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Sarasota Police Officer Andre Jenkins still tears up after the sign off heard 'round the world.
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BREAKING Gov. Ron DeSantis announces 30-day stay-at-home order for entire state of Florida; residents can go outside only for essential activities.
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BREAKING Joseph Smith, man convicted of killing 11-year-old Carlie Brucia in Sarasota in 2004, died in prison today, according to the state Attorney General's Office.
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Fresh off a 14-1 season, and the programs second State title in school history last December, Venice High School Football has a brand new look this Fall. @JakeYoungSNN .MORE:
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The nation’s big temperature dip is affecting sea turtles, bringing them to @MoteMarineLab sea turtle hospital.
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More than a week has passed since they last practiced. @JakeYoungSNN @LakewoodRanchSB.@MustangsAhead.MORE:
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Standout Friday Football Fever Junior cornerback, Charles Brantely committed to Michigan State Thursday. @JakeYoungSNN.@VeniceIndianFB.MORE:
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It was our student athlete of the week, Junior cornerback, Sambo Ung stealing the show. @JakeYoungSNN @RHSramNation.@RamsRhsFootball.MORE:
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At Visible Men Academy, Co-Founder Neil Phillips is a man with a mission. @HalliePeiletSNN.MORE:
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From Indian to Seminole, Venice's Thomas Shrader announces his commitment to play college football at Florida State University. @JakeYoungSNN @VHSIndianSports.MORE:
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Brothers of @PiKappaPhi Fraternity from all over the country are ‘gearing up’ to take on the challenge of a lifetime
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Three Lakewood Ranch pitchers combine to allow just three hits, and the offense explodes for a dozen runs, as the Mustangs stamped their way to a region title. @JakeYoungSNN @LakewoodRanchSB @HSSportsFL.MORE:
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Repeal the Affordable Care Act, Chairman of the Republican Party @JoeGruters says that’s what voters were promised.
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Four years on the varsity roster, while being named first team all-state as a freshman at Lakewood Ranch. @LakewoodRanchSB .MORE:
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BREAKING: The Sarasota County 12th District Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed they have been dispatched to the Myakkahatchee Park. This is where the search for Brain Laundrie has been going on for over a month.
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After hours of public comment and several interruptions, Sarasota school board members have decided to defy Governor Ron Desantis. @CynthiaSNN.MORE:
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All Publix stores in Sarasota are currently open. Please be careful on the roadways.
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Pretty soon, you'll be able to land in Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and take a trolley to downtown Sarasota. @MarcoLaMannoWX. MORE:
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11 swimmers from the Sarasota Sharks will go to the US Olympic Trials. MORE:
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We at SNN are happy to share some great news. Three of our reporters were honored at the recent Sunshine State Awards in Fort Lauderdale.@MarcoLaMannoWX @CynthiaSNN @annette_tv . MORE:
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12-year-old Andre Flowers-Baite left his home in the 2500 block of 55th Ave W., in Bradenton around 3 pm today, and hasn’t seen since. He's wearing a Pink “SpongeBob” t-shirt, grey shorts, black sneakers, a black hat/red brim. He is 5’03” about 140 lbs. Call MCSO - (941)747-3011.
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The end of an era, and an industry, is nearing. Florida voters have spoken, and now the Sarasota Kennel Club prepares for the end of greyhound racing. MORE:
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The Port Charlotte High School boys basketball team on senior night pull off the perfect season as they defeated the Bulldogs of DeSoto County. @JakeYoungSNN @pjrobicheau.MORE:
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Tom Brady is COMING back to Bucs!! Per his Tweet: "These past two months I’ve realized my place is still on the field and not in the standsThat time will come. But it’s not now. I’m coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa. Unfinished business LFG".
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Ryan Brown 47 yd TD pass to Keyon Sears for Venice 28-7 lead early on 3rd qtr. @VeniceIndianFB @ryanbrownexv
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HELP @VenicePoliceFL! They're looking for Carinne “Ash” Davis (16) & Aidan Butler (15). Last seen Thurs. morning at Venice High. They do not have any known mode of travel. Please call 941-486-2444 if you have any info that could help reunite these two with their worried families.
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Tehoka Nanticoke has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. We speak with the @IMGAcademy #lacrosse player this Saturday at 5 PM.
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MTV is turning its cameras to Siesta Key. The new show called “Siesta Key” premiere date is July 31st at 10 PM.
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Viewer Paul Purvis sending SNN this photo of the shelf cloud over Sarasota, taken from Longboat Key. Thanks Paul!
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IMG's high-tech compression sleeve gives athletes a chance to improve their performance. @IMGAcademy @MotusGlobal.
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Last year, Danielle missed her annual mammogram. In January, an unrelated ER visit caught her breast cancer… and probably saved her life. @SamanthaSonner.MORE:
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Saint Stephen's Senior linebacker and running back, Cam Vining is our first recipient for the month of October. @JakeYoungSNN @SSESFalcons @SSESSports .MORE:
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An @IMGAcademy student has 23 college football offers, but he's never even played a game yet.
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Check out this photo of a waterspout, sent to us by SNN viewer Stacy Creighton. She says she got this photo yesterday night on Siesta Key Beach
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Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery is up for a national architecture award, @nesommavilla has details at 5!
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.@LyndenBlake introduces us to the personification of joy, look for Clint Calhoun on the sidelines after Venice wins a football game.
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The City of Venice is hosting a parade to celebrate the seasons of the Venice High football and volleyball teams.
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What a treat for these kids from Venice and North Port High Schools as both baseball squads squared off at the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves at Cool Today Park. @VHS__Baseball @VHSIndianSports.@nphs_bobcats @pjrobicheau.MORE:
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After 102 days at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Steve Huse was discharged from the Intensive Rehab facility Thursday morning. @ValezkaSNN.MORE:
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Sarasota state Senator Joe Gruters slammed Governor Ron DeSantis after the governor vetoed many Sarasota area projects.
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Nope we love it!
Hypothetically speaking if we just posted photos of our K-9s all day, every day. would anyone be mad? #DogLife #K9Ando #BestOfTheBest
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High School basketball has been over for a while and if you're still chomping at the bit for some hoops Lakewood Ranch will host the 4th Lakewood Ranch Shootout this Saturday. @MustangsAhead @LRMustangHoops @PiratePridePCHS @RHSramNation.@pjrobicheau.MORE:
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On the wings of his sponsoring the 'Preventing Animal Cruelty And Torture Act,' which became law in November, Suncoast Congressman Vern Buchanan was honored by the Humane Society, again. @DonnyBrennan.MORE:
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Two-former State Champion Venice Indians, Riley Cleary and Austin Bray celebrated their first collegiate championship this past week, as UT-Martin won a share of the OVC championship. @JohnReynoldsSNN. MORE:
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She has been playing volleyball under the watchful eye of Brian Wheatley since she seven. @JakeYoungSNN @VHSVolleyball.@VHSIndianSports.MORE:
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U.S. House passes @VernBuchanan measure to spending bill that adds over $6 million to #RedTide health effects research. Passes with overwhelming bipartisan support .
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