FHP, FWC, FDLE holding recruiting event
FHP, FWC, FDLE holding recruiting event

TAMPA, Fla. (SNN TV) - FHP, FWC and FDLE are offering a recruitment event to individuals in and around the Tampa and Orlando on Friday, December 8th, 2023 from 11 am - 5 pm and Saturday, December 9th, 2023 from 8a-2p at the Florida State Fairgrounds. This

2 hrs 14 mins ago by Don Brennan
Bower Foundation's annual shoe drive, seeking donations
December 6th, 12:33 PM EST by SNN Newsroom
FL poll shows large support for marijuana, abortion rights amendments
December 4th, 4:24 PM EST by Marco La Manno
How long will GOP power hold: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
How long will GOP power hold: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

For the final part of our series, we’ll look at what the Democratic Party is doing to rebuild, their 2023 successes, and the Republican Party's 2022 successes.

December 4th, 9:10 AM EST by Marco La Manno
World Champions Cup draws 35K to Bradenton
World Champions Cup draws 35K to Bradenton

An event bringing in major champions, Hall of Famers and legends in the game of golf is coming to Bradenton.

December 4th, 8:42 AM EST by Sydney Roell
Dakin Dairy Farms to look for buyer to continue legacy
Dakin Dairy Farms to look for buyer to continue legacy

A Suncoast staple, Dakin Dairy Farms in Myakka City is up for sale after 22 years.

As owner Jerry Dakin explained, that does not mean he is leaving the business anytime soon.

November 30th, 7:20 PM EST by Kaitlynn Berning
Florida legislators consider consolidating Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach
Florida legislators consider consolidating Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach

This is part of a study by the research arm of the state legislature to study combining Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, and Bradenton Beach, de-annexing all three cities, or combining them with the city of Bradenton.

November 29th, 5:10 PM EST by Marco La Manno
Carbon-neutral homes in Cortez also hurricane-resilient
Carbon-neutral homes in Cortez also hurricane-resilient

CORTEZ, Fla. (SNN TV) — When Category 3 Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida, the outer bands brought up to 7 inches of rain to much of the Suncoast. And while many homes experienced flooding, the waters still had feet to g

November 28th, 5:12 PM EST by Marco La Manno
More homes for sale in Sarasota-Manatee signal trend toward balanced market
More homes for sale in Sarasota-Manatee signal trend toward balanced market

A balanced market has a 5.5 month supply; Sarasota-Manatee is currently at a 3.5 month supply.

November 25th, 5:23 PM EST by Marco La Manno
The 2022 red wave: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
The 2022 red wave: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

Even before Ron DeSantis became governor, more power was being given to the governor’s office.

November 19th, 6:11 PM EST by Marco La Manno
MCSO recommends charges against former County Administrator Scott Hopes
MCSO recommends charges against former County Administrator Scott Hopes

In a press release, MCSO said Hopes was the subject of multiple complaints received by The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office in February of this year.

November 15th, 2:58 PM EST by Marco La Manno
The blue wave stops in Florida: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
The blue wave stops in Florida: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

We dive into the closest governor’s race in Florida’s history and the Democratic resurgence that wasn’t to be.

November 12th, 5:13 PM EST by Marco La Manno
Suncoast rent down 6% year over year. Here's who's feeling the difference.
Suncoast rent down 6% year over year. Here's who's feeling the difference.

The 6% is partial relief considering years of increases.

November 7th, 4:36 PM EST by Marco La Manno
The Tea Party wave culminates with Trump: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
The Tea Party wave culminates with Trump: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

Governor Rick Scott faced resistance from Republicans while in government and didn't always get what he wanted, but he did get the president he wanted.

November 5th, 5:27 PM EST by Marco La Manno
The Tea Party and Rick Scott: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
The Tea Party and Rick Scott: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

Florida voters gave then-Republican Charlie Crist high marks as governor as Barack Obama ascended to the presidency. And yet, a young Republican would claim he was out of step with the GOP.

October 29th, 5:28 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
14 Suncoast marching bands to perform halftime shows
14 Suncoast marching bands to perform halftime shows

The sweat, the dozens and sometimes hundreds of hours of rehearsals, all come to a head this weekend.

October 25th, 5:21 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Rosters almost set for 1st World Champions Cup in Bradenton
Rosters almost set for 1st World Champions Cup in Bradenton

It's a first, and it's happening on the Suncoast.

October 25th, 5:18 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
New home insurance will likely cost more for former Farmers customers
New home insurance will likely cost more for former Farmers customers

SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN TV) — If you have home insurance through Farmers, there's a possibility they won't renew your policy in 2024. Last summer, Farmers Insurance announced it was not going to renew around 30 percent of its total business in Florida.

October 23rd, 5:39 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
The Hug Heard Round the World: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
The Hug Heard Round the World: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

Jeb Bush's successor, who was elected in 2006, was popular with Republicans at first, but that changed dramatically by the end of his first term.

October 22nd, 5:20 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Old Florida vs. New Blood: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
Old Florida vs. New Blood: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

Governor Lawton Chiles’ old Florida charm went up against a polished and young Jeb Bush in the 1994 Florida governor's race, and the differences showed.

October 8th, 5:47 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
The 90s blue mirage: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
The 90s blue mirage: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

We're going back to the late 80s and early 90s, and look at a future presidential candidate making a splash in the Sunshine State.

October 1st, 5:23 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Manatee County honors WWII vet with John Skeen Day
Manatee County honors WWII vet with John Skeen Day

Decades after World War II, 104-year-old veteran John Skeen still remembers the voices and names of his men.

September 26th, 4:51 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
A conservative Democrat changes his stripes: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
A conservative Democrat changes his stripes: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

We look at the conservative Democrat who switched parties, and we dive into 80s-era Florida being led by the man who may have picked fruit for your parents.

September 24th, 6:32 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Suncoast Citizens customer concerned about law requiring flood insurance
Suncoast Citizens customer concerned about law requiring flood insurance

Florida homeowners are paying the most in the country for home insurance on average – $6,000 a year in Florida’s private market, compared to $1,700 nationally, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

September 19th, 5:18 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
How to take advantage of SAVE, the new student loan repayment plan
How to take advantage of SAVE, the new student loan repayment plan

After three years of holds, repayments begin again in a couple of weeks, but not without some changes.

September 18th, 4:34 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Early Democratic dominance: A Sea Change in Florida Politics
Early Democratic dominance: A Sea Change in Florida Politics

Florida used to be reliably Democratic. Now Republicans control all the levers of power. So what happened in between? In the first installment of our new series, "Red, Purple, and Blue: A Sea Change in Florida Politics," we begin to answer that question.

September 17th, 5:57 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Manatee County commissioners vote to ban Planned Parenthood funding despite objections
Manatee County commissioners vote to ban Planned Parenthood funding despite objections

In a 6-1 vote, the Manatee County commissioners adopted a resolution that bans county money from being used for Planned Parenthood and nonprofits affiliated with any abortion provider.

September 12th, 6:36 PM EDT by Marco La Manno

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