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Sarasota County Takes Action: Smoking Prohibited at Public Beaches and Parks Starting October 1

Thursday, July 13

In a significant move, the Sarasota County commissioners have unanimously agreed to implement a ban on smoking cigarettes and filtered cigars at all county beaches and parks, effective October 1, 2023. In preparation for... Read More.

Farmers Insurance To Pull Out Of Florida

Wednesday, July 12

Farmers Insurance on Tuesday, Farmers Insurance became the latest property insurance company to pull out of Florida. The decision will impact roughly 100,000 policyholders in the state. Due to state law, Farmers... Read More.

Wrong Way Driver Takes Life Of 32 Year Old In Englewood

Tuesday, July 11

ENGLEWOOD — A three car accident took the life of a 32-year-old man died Saturday night. The fatality was the result of a wrong way driver. The crash occurred around 8:44 p.m. along... Read More.

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Sarasota County Commissioners To Discuss Controversial Rezoning Preposition

Monday, July 10

Sarasota County commissioners will meet tomorrow to discuss the decision to rezone property which Land America LLC, a Delaware company, wants to develop. They are proposing an apartment complex called Englewood... Read More.

Governor Appoints Punta Gorda Police Chief To Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission

Sunday, July 9

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Pamela Davis, Daniel Foganholi, and John Newman to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission. Pamela Davis Davis is the Chief of Police for the Punta Gorda... Read More.

Significant Changes To the Parking Regulations At Charlotte County Boat Ramps

Saturday, July 8

Two More Cases Of Malaria Reported In Sarasota County

Friday, July 7

Sarasota County - According to the Florida Department of Health, Sarasota County has recorded two more confirmed cases of malaria, bringing the total number of recent cases of this mosquito-borne illness in the area... Read More.

Family Dog Kills 6 Year Old In North Port

Thursday, July 6

The North Port Police Department continues to investigate the dog bite incident involving a 6-year-old child Tuesday. The boy passed away at Tampa General Hospital as a... Read More.

Petito Lawsuit Seeks Deposition of Plaintiffs

Wednesday, July 5

“Light Up Lemon Bay”Fireworks & WENG Radio Patriotic Musical Tribute Tonight

Tuesday, July 4

Light Up Lemon Bay Fireworks Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Presents "Light Up Lemon Bay" 4th of July Firework Display. The fireworks are set to go off at approximately 9:00 pm... Read More.