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Top Story

Louise Viverito has been named a Chalkboard Champion.

Booker Middle math teacher named Chalkboard Champion

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:25 AM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Louise Viverito teaches eighth grade math

Discovering the Suncoast

the Bee Ridge Woman's Club

Discovering the Bee Ridge Woman’s Club of the Suncoast

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:43 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
No typo here: It is the Bee Ridge Woman's Club

Events

Participants enjoyed green beer and Irish dancing after the race.

Lucky Leprechaun 5K benefs childhood cancer survivors

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
They will give away four scholarships next Fri., March 24.

Local News

The Greenaway family

After their home was damaged by Hurricane Ian, Englewood family suffers another tragedy

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
The Greenaway family’s Englewood home was damaged in Hurricane Ian and was unlivable. They were still struggling to recover when an unthinkable tragedy unfolded.

Local News

All Faiths Food Bank announces new strategic plan to fight food insecurity

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
All Faiths Food Bank is rolling out a new organizational plan to improve impact and distribution of food in the area by approaching issues that cause food insecurity.

Local News

Riverview High teacher named Sarasota Chalkboard Champion for March

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:38 AM EST
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By Kelsie Cairns
He says he makes it his mission to inspire happiness each day

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the First Condo of the Suncoast

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:31 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
In an ocean of condos, how can you find the first condo built on the Suncoast

Chalkboard Champions

Tara Elementary kindergarten teacher inspires students to be good people

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 1:25 PM EST
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By Brendan Mackey
Not everyone can say they enjoy going into work, but Josephine Johnson sure can!

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Kindness Rocks of the Suncoast

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:57 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
Kindness is spreading across the Suncoast!

Events

Circus Sarasota dedicates act to Ukraine

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 10:53 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Maryna Tkachenko and Anastasiia Kornieieva were the final act of the evening.
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Fly with Kyle Scott

Sarasota Festival of the Arts this weekend

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 5:20 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
It showcased original work of artisans and crafters from Florida and across the United States.

Community

Suncoast celebrates Planting Day at Tom Bennett Park

Updated: Feb. 25, 2023 at 5:08 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Volunteers came out to plant thousands of native plants.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Forgotten Man of the Suncoast Circus

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:46 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
The sign reads "Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Bailey Combined Shows. Who was Bailey?

Community

There’s plenty to do this weekend

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 1:39 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Sarasota and Manatee County will be full of festivals this weekend.

Local News

Manatee County FitFest this weekend

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 2:08 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
FitFest will be held this Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at the Robinson Preserve.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Fairy Door Creators of the Suncoast

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
On the Suncoast, we have Fairy doors, and now entire Fairy Villages

Chalkboard Champions

Tillman Elementary teacher named February’s Manatee Chalkboard Champion

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 8:21 AM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Sarah Couch teaches third grade.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Myths of the Suncoast

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 8:50 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
How much do you REALLY know about the history of the Suncoast?

Chalkboard Champions

Ashton Elementary teacher named Sarasota Chalkboard Champion

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:01 AM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
There is never a dull moment in third grade, she says.

Chalkboard Champions

Braden River High agriculture teacher named Chalkboard Champion

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
He’s been at the job for six years and says he loves every minute.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the young airplane builders of the Suncoast

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 8:07 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
In High School and building airplanes on the weekends!!

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Cowboys of the Suncoast

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:23 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
Florida had some of the first wealthy cattle barons, selling their beef cows for gold in Cuba!

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Exceptional Musicians of the Suncoast

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 7:48 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
The best young musicians in the world come to the Suncoast to train every year!

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Christmases of Suncoast Past

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:56 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
How did the settlers and founders of the Suncoast celebrate Christmas? One year featured a HUGE present from John Ringling!

Community

Gulf Coast Community Foundation to donate $1 million to Boys & Girls Club

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:02 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s Board of Directors has announced a funding commitment of $1 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering Unconditional Surrender on the Suncoast

Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 7:38 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
How was the statue Unconditional Surrender made, and why is it on the Suncoast?

News

Bradenton Police hold 14th annual Honoring the Badge event

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 9:37 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
The holiday season can be a tough financial time for many people. The Bradenton Police Department is helped relieve some of that stress for approximately 125 children and their families.

Local News

Manatee County music teacher spreads joy in class daily

Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 6:36 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
William Coleman is the chorus teacher at Manatee School for the Arts in Palmetto. He’s talented, love by his students and he is also ABC7′s December Chalkboard Champion.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Fairy Doors and Outdoor Art of the Suncoast

Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 11:01 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
We have a lot of outdoor art on the Suncoast, because we can! the outdoor art on the Suncoast. Mark Klecka is gathering the story of all of this art

Chalkboard Champions

Chalkboard Champion says Myakka City Elementary is her ‘dream job’

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 3:43 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Kristen Weems is Manatee County’s Chalkboard Champion for November

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Pink Birds of the Suncoast

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 8:08 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
By 1904, there we no flamingos left in Florida!

Help the Hungry

ABC7 and partners will extend Giving Tuesday to help fight hunger

Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 12:45 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
It's time for Giving Tuesday once more!

Local News

This year’s Bradenton Winter Wonderland cancelled due to supply issues, other problems

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 12:21 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
The 2022 Winter Wonderland Festival, scheduled for Dec. 10, had been cancelled until next year.

Local News

Special needs teacher is a true Chalkboard Champion

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 8:59 AM EST
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By Kelsie Cairns
Going above and beyond to make sure her students are set up for success

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Fruit Trees of the Suncoast!

Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:47 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
Carambola, better known as star fruit, looks like a star when you cut it

Local News

Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee celebrates 50 years of serving community

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 3:53 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
For 50 years, Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee has served the local community.

News

Registration open for Jingle 5K of Lakewood Ranch

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 1:20 PM EST
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By ABC7 Staff
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we are preparing to head into the Holiday Season.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the old Sarasota High School coming back to the future!

Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 6:36 AM EST
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By Mike Modrick
The Sarasota Art Museum is one of the newest museums in the entire country.

Help the Hungry

The Food Bank of Manatee’s ‘Empty Bowls’ happening again Friday

Updated: Nov. 4, 2022 at 11:10 AM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
What a great way to support the community

News

‘Tis the season for Angel Tree!

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
You can make a difference in a child’s holiday. Donate to provide hope and create unforgettable memories for children who need your support the most.

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Epiphytes (Air Plants) of the Suncoast

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 7:52 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
The world's largest scientific collection of epiphytes is right here on the Suncoast!

Local News

Nathan Benderson Park’s Trick or Treat on the Lake coming next week!

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 12:43 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Nathan Benderson Park’s Trick or Treat on the Lake is fast approaching!

Community

Myakka Elementary students given teddy bears for comfort following Hurricane Ian

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 3:47 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
Myakka City has had a difficult few weeks following Ian and that stress has been felt by most residents, especially children.

Hurricane

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee County and Publix want to ‘Stuff the Bus’

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022 at 3:16 PM EDT
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By ABC7 Staff
It's time to 'Stuff the Bus!'

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Autumn Bugs of the Suncoast

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 8:15 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
The cicadas in Florida are special, compared to the rest of the country!

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Suncoast - Moving the priceless history of the Suncoast!

Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 8:20 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
The history of the suncoast - priceless artifacts - are going on a road trip! Twice!

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Selbys of the Suncoast

Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 7:47 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
At the time, that Mr. Selby set up the foundation, it was it was a novel thing to do

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Art Bikes of the Suncoast

Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 8:03 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
Meet the man who wants to spread peace, laughter and love across the Suncoast

Top Story

Discovering the Nature of the Suncoast at the Carlton Reserve

Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 7:49 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
Where can you go for a nature hike, right past your drinking water?

Discovering the Suncoast

Discovering the Suncoast - How Fig Newtons developed Anna Maria Island

Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 7:51 AM EDT
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By Mike Modrick
How did Fig Newtons create one of the Suncoast’s premier beach destinations?
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