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Sarasota County closures and events for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 5

SARASOTA COUNTY - All Sarasota County government offices including libraries, recreation centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Operating on a regular schedule: Sarasota... Read More.

Mexican cartel massacre: 9 Americans, including 6 children from Mormon offshoot murdered

Tuesday, November 5

At least six children and three women living in a faith-based community of U.S. citizens in Mexico were shot to death Monday in the northern part of the country, and six more children were... Read More.

Motor Unit Competes in Skills Challenge; Brings Home Top Awards

Monday, November 4

Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Motor Unit competed in the 5th Annual Volusia County Sheriff's Office Motorcycle Skills Challenge this weekend, earning top awards for their efforts. Deputy First Class Leamon Combs... Read More.

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GIVE THE GIFT OF SAFETY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Friday, November 1

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – ‘Tis the season... Read More.

Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Turning Back the Clock

Thursday, October 31

Oct. 31, 2019 Fall back in time and not safety, by checking smoke alarm batteries with time change SARASOTA COUNTY - With the end of daylight saving time... Read More.

Halloween Safety Tips

Wednesday, October 30

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office wants all children to enjoy Halloween this week, so please read through these reminders to help keep trick-or-treaters safe. Try to trick-or-treat in groups. Never allow small children... Read More.

Maintenance dredging of the Gulf ICW in Venice

Wednesday, October 30

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintenance dredging project to maintain the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Venice is under way. The project involves removal of shoaled sediment and use of the dredged material on... Read More.

Phase II Road Bond Resurfacing Project work 10/28

Friday, October 25

The City of Venice is beginning Phase II Road Bond Resurfacing Projects in multiple areas throughout the City. Work will first begin on roads in North Venice northwest of Laurel Road and Knights Trail.... Read More.

Tolls to be Reinstated Along Florida’s Turnpike, Other Roads

Wednesday, September 4

OCOEE, Fla. – During a three-day period, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise will resume toll collections on roads that had previously suspended tolls in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. Effective at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, September 5th, tolls on... Read More.

Charlotte Detectives seek info and Reminds about Safety E-Commerce Transactions

Wednesday, September 4

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking information on the location of Jonathan J. Baker (DOB 10/14/82). Baker is a suspect in a theft of jewelry that occurred on August 25th during a... Read More.