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Punta Gorda Man Arrested on Burglary and Assault Charges Following Waterway Confrontation

Saturday, April 5

JOINT PRESS RELEASE PUNTA - Punta Gorda Police Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and United States Coast Guard Punta Gorda Man Arrested on Burglary and Assault Charges Following Waterway Confrontation On April 1, 2025,... Read More.

Gulf Gate Library Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

Friday, April 4

Gulf Gate Library celebrates 10 years in its new facility with a luau-themed anniversary event SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources invite the community to celebrate the 10th anniversary of... Read More.

Police And Coast Guard Investigate Boater Dispute Under Barron Collier Bridge

Thursday, April 3

Police Investigate Boater Dispute Under Barron Collier Bridge PUNTA GORDA, FL – The Punta Gorda Police Department and The Coast Guard are actively investigating an incident involving... Read More.

Couple Arrested on Charges of Child Neglect, Infant in Critical Condition

Wednesday, April 2

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE April 1, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL A man and woman were arrested after an infant in their care had to have emergency surgery to repair damage to its skull... Read More.

North Port Police Department Hosts Special Event for Autism Awareness Month

Tuesday, April 1

North Port Police Department Hosts Special Event for Autism Awareness Month NORTH PORT, FL – In recognition of Autism Awareness Month, the North Port Police Department invites... Read More.

Sarasota County Projects Manage Invasive Plants Efforts With Help From Grant Funding

Monday, March 31

SARASOTA COUNTY – With the help of a $75,000 grant from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), projects at Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach and North Jetty Park have removed 30 invasive plants... Read More.

Englewood Beach To Re-Open

Friday, March 28

Sarasota County Approves Temporary Fix for Manasota Key Road, Plans Permanent Rebuild

Thursday, March 27

SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Commission has voted to move forward with repairs to Manasota Key Road, approving a plan that includes a temporary access road while a permanent rebuild is... Read More.

Burn Ban Now In Effect Due To Dry Conditions in Sarasota County

Wednesday, March 26

SARASOTA COUNTY - A burn ban is currently in effect for Sarasota County due to local drought conditions and an increased chance of fire hazards.Under Sarasota County’s burn ban ordinance (Sarasota County Code Section 58-2), burn... Read More.

Drug Dealer Out on Bond Arrested Again and Charged with Trafficking and Possession

Wednesday, March 26

March 26, 2025 – Port Charlotte, FL At approximately 3:30pm on Monday, March 24, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit observed Samantha James (12/09/1995) in the parking lot of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (located at... Read More.