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
December 4th, 9:10 AM EST by Marco La Manno
Charlotte County libraries offering holiday fun this month
December 2nd, 5:44 PM EST by Marco La Manno
AWL to celebrate 60 years in Charlotte County
AWL to celebrate 60 years in Charlotte County

TT's Tiki Bar at Four Point by Sheraton Harborside will transform into a haven for animal lovers.

November 26th, 5:04 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
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
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
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
Aroo! Zoe, Charlotte County K-9 who howls like a siren, reports for duty
Aroo! Zoe, Charlotte County K-9 who howls like a siren, reports for duty

She’s the Charlotte County Sheriff Office’s new bloodhound.

October 2nd, 5:00 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
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
Charlotte County libraries offer free sunset cruise with new library card
Charlotte County libraries offer free sunset cruise with new library card

A decade ago, the owners of King Fisher Fleet went to Charlotte County Public Libraries to see if the business could promote National Library Card Sign-Up Month in September.

September 6th, 2:28 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Florida's ousted congressional map could have ramifications for local races
Florida's ousted congressional map could have ramifications for local races

Challenges to seats in Tampa and Orlando are outside the realm of discussion for now based on a deal between the plaintiffs and the state. However, agreements were recently reached challenging local, non-federal seats in Jacksonville.

September 4th, 5:54 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Federal judge strikes down Florida's drag show law
Federal judge strikes down Florida's drag show law

To the concern about "adult live performances," Presnell says Florida law already allows minors to attend R-rated films if accompanied by a parent of guardian.

June 25th, 11:59 AM EDT by Marco La Manno
Band of the Week 2022 - Lemon Bay High Marching Mantas
Band of the Week 2022 - Lemon Bay High Marching Mantas

he Lemon Bay High Marching Mantas lost three weeks of practice due to Hurricane Ian. It came a year after the band earned the highest score of superior in their annual assessment, their first since 2016.

November 5th, 6:58 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Seven local bands perform superior shows in annual assessment
Seven local bands perform superior shows in annual assessment

Bands across the area traveled to Manatee High School to perform 7-minute shows on which they've labored for as much as four months.

October 30th, 12:24 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Local bands perform at annual MPA Saturday
Local bands perform at annual MPA Saturday

It's the time of the year many students in the area crave: the yearly FBA MPA on the Suncoast.

October 29th, 12:22 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
FBA Marching Assessment celebrates best of Suncoast marching bands
FBA Marching Assessment celebrates best of Suncoast marching bands

The Florida Bandmasters Association is back with their annual Marching Performance Assessment in the Suncoast area, being held at Manatee High.

October 23rd, 5:13 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Former NASA scientist praises climate provisions in Inflation Reduction Act
Former NASA scientist praises climate provisions in Inflation Reduction Act

SARASOTA (SNN TV) - With the Inflation Reduction Act, the United States makes its biggest investment in reversing climate change, which also may help encourage other countries to join the effort. I've spoken many times with the CEO of the Climate Adaptati

September 25th, 6:17 PM EDT by Marco La Manno
Rubio supports 15-week abortion ban, Demings attacks Rubio
Rubio supports 15-week abortion ban, Demings attacks Rubio

Rubio has also said tragic circumstances of a pregnancy -- such as rape or incest -- shouldn't determine whether or not an abortion can happen.

September 17th, 5:19 PM EDT by SNN Newsroom
Band of the Week 2022 - Charlotte High Silver King Band
Band of the Week 2022 - Charlotte High Silver King Band

“Everything that we were doing meant something. Our work was transferring."

September 9th, 7:03 AM EDT by Marco La Manno

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