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One Year Later: Sarasota County Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Impacts and Lessons

Tuesday, September 23

One Year Later: Sarasota County Reflects on Hurricane Helene’s Impacts and Lessons SARASOTA COUNTY – One year ago, on Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene unleashed damaging winds,... Read More.

Sheriff Hoffman Addresses Synagogue Fire Investigation in Punta Gorda

Monday, September 22

Sheriff Hoffman Addresses Synagogue Fire Investigation in Punta Gorda SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt A. Hoffman issued a statement following a suspicious fire at a synagogue... Read More.

Armed Robbery Reported at North Port 7-Eleven, Suspect Linked to Multiple Incidents Across Florida

Friday, September 19

Armed Robbery Reported at North Port 7-Eleven, Suspect Linked to Multiple Incidents Across Florida Around 4:00 a.m. Friday, North Port Police responded to a reported armed robbery at the... Read More.

Englewood Beach Waterfest to Host APBA World Championship Finale

Thursday, September 18

Englewood Beach Waterfest to Host APBA World Championship Finale The 2025 Englewood Beach Waterfest is set to make history as it hosts the American Powerboat Association (APBA) World Championship... Read More.

Venice Police Department Hosts “Go Gold” Blood Drive Friday

Wednesday, September 17

Venice Police Department Hosts “Go Gold” Blood Drive Friday The OneBlood Big Red Bus will be at the Venice Police Department, 1575 E. Venice Ave., on Friday, September 19,... Read More.

South County Courthouse Project awarded LEED Silver Certification

Tuesday, September 16

Press Release Sarasota County Florida SARASOTA COUNTY– The Sarasota County South County Courthouse Project was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED Silver certification. The project included the construction of a new two-story courthouse,... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9s Receive Donated Protective Vests

Monday, September 15

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9s Receive Donated Protective Vests September 15, 2025 | Charlotte County, FL — Four members of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit... Read More.

Sarasota County Offering Free Voluntary Self-Service Sandbag Locations

Friday, September 12

Sarasota County Offering Free Voluntary Self-Service Sandbag Locations Sarasota County is offering free, voluntary, self-service sandbag locations this Sunday, Sept. 14, to support residents in protecting their homes and property from potential... Read More.

11th Annual “Let’s Eat! – Englewood” Returns September 11–25

Thursday, September 11

11th Annual “Let’s Eat! – Englewood” Returns September 11–25 ENGLEWOOD, FL – The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce is bringing back its popular Restaurant Week promotion, “Let’s... Read More.

Southwest Florida Communities to Honor 9/11 With Remembrance Ceremonies

Wednesday, September 10

Southwest Florida Communities to Honor 9/11 With Remembrance Ceremonies September 10, 2025 – Southwest Florida This Thursday marks the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, and communities... Read More.