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New Mexico or New America? The President Says Rename It, the Governor Says Look at What You’re Missing

Tuesday, October 20

President Trump posted on Truth Social Monday that New Mexico should “immediately” rename itself “New America,” arguing “we are not Mexico, we are the United States of America,” and adding that property values and... Read More.

Walmart’s New $120 Bundle Combines Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus: What Suncoast Shoppers Should Know

Tuesday, October 20

Walmart has rolled out a combined membership that pairs Walmart+ with Sam’s Club Plus for $120 a year, a price that undercuts buying the two separately by almost $100. The bundle includes Sam’s Club... Read More.

Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota: $650K Raised, 300 Members, and a Grand Soirée on the Bay November 7

Tuesday, October 20

In just three years, Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota has grown from an idea into one of the Suncoast’s most effective giving organizations, with more than 300 members, a growing waitlist, and over $650,000... Read More.

Witches Walk Brings Sip-and-Shop Halloween Fun to Downtown Venice This Friday

Tuesday, October 20

Historic Downtown Venice is trying something new this Halloween season. The first-ever Witches Walk Sip and Shop takes over the downtown streets on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., with more than... Read More.

Medical Debt Is Rising for Older Adults: How to Push Back Before You Pay

Tuesday, October 20

About 8 million Americans ages 50 to 64, roughly one in eight, had medical debt in 2023, according to AARP. For Suncoast residents managing specialists, procedures, and care for aging parents, that stat is... Read More.

Aging Fire Trucks, Crypto ATM Scams, and a Lizard Behind Ozempic: What Suncoast Listeners Should Know

Tuesday, October 20

Fire departments nationwide are stuck in a slowdown that should concern every Suncoast household. New fire engines are taking years to arrive, prices have climbed 64% in four years, and older rigs are breaking... Read More.

Crypto ATM Scams Hit $388 Million Nationwide. Here’s How to Spot One on the Suncoast

Tuesday, October 20

A fake security pop-up on a home computer turned into a four-hour phone call and a trip to a gas station bitcoin kiosk for a Wisconsin woman named Beth. The person on the other... Read More.

Ozempic’s Surprising Origin: How Gila Monster Venom Sparked GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

Tuesday, October 20

The next time you see a GLP-1 medication ad or pick up a prescription, consider where the science began: with a slow-moving lizard in the Arizona desert. The Gila monster, the largest native lizard... Read More.

83 and Nearly 50 Years In: Vermont Nursing Assistant Still Comforts ER Families

Tuesday, October 20

Barb Amsden is 83 years old and has worked as a licensed nursing assistant at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Vermont for nearly five decades. She started in 1978 at $3.15 an hour and... Read More.

Lay’s Holiday Chip Lineup: Turkey, Maple Bacon, and Chocolate-Covered Chips on the Way

Tuesday, October 20

Lay’s has mapped out its holiday chip schedule, and it’s a three-part rollout. Cheddar Scalloped-Style Potatoes and Roasted Holiday Turkey land October 25, Maple Bacon arrives November 8, and the two Wavy chocolate-covered varieties,... Read More.

New Mexico or New America? The President Says Rename It, the Governor Says Look at What You’re Missing

Walmart’s New $120 Bundle Combines Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus: What Suncoast Shoppers Should Know

Women in Philanthropy of Sarasota: $650K Raised, 300 Members, and a Grand Soirée on the Bay November 7

Witches Walk Brings Sip-and-Shop Halloween Fun to Downtown Venice This Friday

Medical Debt Is Rising for Older Adults: How to Push Back Before You Pay

Aging Fire Trucks, Crypto ATM Scams, and a Lizard Behind Ozempic: What Suncoast Listeners Should Know

Crypto ATM Scams Hit $388 Million Nationwide. Here’s How to Spot One on the Suncoast

Ozempic’s Surprising Origin: How Gila Monster Venom Sparked GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

83 and Nearly 50 Years In: Vermont Nursing Assistant Still Comforts ER Families

Lay’s Holiday Chip Lineup: Turkey, Maple Bacon, and Chocolate-Covered Chips on the Way

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