Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Wins Gold at Flagler Awards

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2019) – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was presented with the prestigious Henry Award this week, the highest honor in the Creativity in Public Relations category,... Read More.

Thanksgiving Holiday – District Offices Closed

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Administrative and District Offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The offices will reopen on Monday, December 2, for normal... Read More.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade is 12/7

The 31th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade sets sail on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats get underway at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all boaters are invited to join in... Read More.

Operation Yields 16 Arrests for Unlicensed Contracting

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 16 people on multiple charges during Operation Freelancer VIII, an undercover operation to protect citizens from unlicensed contractors. Detectives worked with the Sarasota County Building Department, the Florida Department... Read More.

Charlotte County Government Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2019) – Charlotte County Government offices and facilities will follow these schedules on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of Thanksgiving:   Charlotte County Government Business Offices, including... Read More.

Duo Arrested For Armed Robbery

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery that occurred early Monday morning in Osprey. Deputies responded to a retail store in the 13000 block of S. Tamiami Trail... Read More.