Suncoast Beat

06/12/2026

🚧 Heads up, Manatee County drivers!

Overnight lane closures are coming to southbound 75th Street West between Manatee Avenue West and 19th Avenue West.

The work is scheduled from June 14-26, with crews working nightly from 7 p.m. until 5 a.m. as part of the 75th Street West improvement project.

If you use this route, be prepared for possible delays and use extra caution in the construction zone.
🚗⚠️

Picture: Courtesy Manatee County

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

His arraignment is scheduled for July 24.

06/12/2026

15 years. countless cars. one incredible event 🎉

Sarasota Cars & Coffee is celebrating its 15th anniversary on saturday, june 13 at utc from 8-10 am.

check out the area’s hottest cars, enjoy complimentary coffee from Mademoiselle Paris and support this month’s charity partner, USRowing as they celebrate the youth national championships at Nathan Benderson Park from june 11–14. funds raised this month will help support rowing programs for athletes of all ages and abilities.

🚗parking:
show cars: $10 cash
motorcycles: $5 cash
spectator parking: free (lots 3, 6 & 7)

📍 the mall at utc, lot 5 (east side of dillard’s near popstroke)

06/10/2026

Flavio's Brick Oven & Bar: Authentic Italian cuisine, brick-oven pizza, Happy Hour 4-6 pm, private

06/10/2026

Put on a big pot of our new sauce and a Barry White album and see which one is smoother

06/10/2026

Break up your day and treat yourself to lunch fresh off the grill! Join us every Wednesday from 11am-2pm all summer long. Grab your coworkers, friends, or family and stop by today!

06/09/2026

More than 4,000 athletes from across the country are in Sarasota this week for the 2026 USRowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park.

ABC 7's Summer Smith spoke with organizers about the prestigious event and the impact it's expected to have on the Suncoast.

▶️ Click the link in the comments for more.

06/09/2026