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Sarasota County counts 4,928 sea turtle nests in 2026
Plus, Port Charlotte flooding worries and a Veterans Day Mass at Sarasota National Cemetery.
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Sea turtles
Mote Marine Laboratory recorded 4,928 sea turtle nests along 35 miles of Sarasota County coastline, from Longboat Key to Venice, in 2026. That includes more than 4,700 loggerhead nests and 196 green sea turtle nests. WUSF
Sarasota County's sea turtle nests dipped from last year's record
Source: WUSF
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Last year | 5,735 |
| 2026 season | 4,928 |
Port Charlotte
Residents say debris-filled roads and worsening flooding have come with construction of a wastewater collection system in their neighborhood. Resident Joan Steelman said flooding was not an issue in the area before the construction began. Gulf Coast News and Weather
Veterans Day
The Diocese of Venice will host its 17th annual Catholic Mass on Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Father Robert J. Kantor, a retired U.S. Navy chaplain, will be the main celebrant and homilist. Florida Catholic Media
Parade
The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce says its 48th annual Christmas Parade will take place Sat., Dec. 12. This year's theme is "Sleigh Bells & Seashells." Florida Weekly
Baby Basics
Baby Basics of Sarasota County gives free diapers, wipes and books to low-income working families who don't receive government assistance. The all-volunteer nonprofit serves more than 150 babies through distribution centers in Sarasota and Venice. ABC7 WWSB
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- 7 p.m.VHS Theatre Presents: Peter and the Starcatcher by Rick Elice
- 7:30-10:30 p.m.Season Opener – The Fabric of America
- 7:30-9:30 p.m.Freaky Friday
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Tonight, Venice's Centennial Park turns into an outdoor theater. The free Movie in the Park shows live-action Moana at the gazebo, and it's family-friendly. Bring your own chairs and blankets, and settle in under the night sky. Lawn seats beat sticky theater floors any day.
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Sarasota County counts 4,928 sea turtle nests in 2026
Plus, Port Charlotte flooding worries and a Veterans Day Mass at Sarasota National Cemetery.
The TLDR
- Sarasota County beaches logged 4,928 sea turtle nests in 2026
- Port Charlotte neighbors say wastewater work worsens flooding
- Diocese of Venice holds Veterans Day Mass on Nov. 11
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Sarasota Herald-Tribune12 hours ago
Sarasota County waterfront restaurant with decades of history reopens, on Sarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota County waterfront restaurant dating back to 1948 reopens with new menu.
Tampa Bay Times14 hours ago
Florida’s most overpopulated jail is poised to reach an overcrowding milestone, on Tampa Bay TimesDespite a planned addition, the Sarasota County Jail is housing 300 more inmates than officials say it can safely hold.
ABC7 WWSB19 hours ago
Jury duty scam targets Sarasota County residents, victim loses more than $40,000, on ABC7 WWSBA jury duty scam targeting Sarasota County residents is leaving some people frightened and, in one case, out more than $40,000.
ABC7 WWSB23 hours ago
Farmers Markets Saturday Forecast, on ABC7 WWSBHumidity and dew points drop Saturday
Gulf Coast News and WeatherNov. 6
'It was, like, sputtering': Witnesses describe moments before DeSoto County plane crash, on Gulf Coast News and WeatherA twin-engine plane crashed in DeSoto County, injuring two people who were rescued by first responders; the FAA is investigating the incident.
Gulf Coast News and WeatherNov. 6
Florida International Air Show takes off in Punta Gorda, on Gulf Coast News and WeatherThe Florida International Air Show, Nov. 7-8, will feature aerobatic performances, parachute jumps, and static aircraft displays this weekend in Punta Gorda.
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