Venice Library Plans

We're finding out more about the new Venice Public Library. On Thursday, the designer presented his plans, which call for the project to be complete in the fall of 2018 on the existing... Read More.

Publix Recall

Publix Super Markets has issued a voluntary recall for certain Publix Premium Pancake and Waffle Mixes in Florida and five other states. The company says it was informed by the supplier that milk powder... Read More.

Sarasota County Commission Retreat

Sarasota County Commissioners meet tomorrow morning for their annual retreat at Phillipi Estate Park. In addition to the usual organizational items, such as electing officers and setting a meeting schedule, the commissioners will... Read More.

Food Drive Falling Short

There are only two days left in North Port's annual 12 days of Giving Food and Toy Drive and the city has only collected about one-fourth of the food it normally does. North... Read More.

Suncoast Turning Cooler

A hint of winter is on the way to the Suncoast. A cold front is bringing in the lowest temperatures of the season. The National Weather Service says Englewood, North Port and... Read More.

Federal Firearm Conviction

A federal jury has convicted an Englewood man of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Ernest Chambliss is facing a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison. The investigation of... Read More.

Waterfest Makes a Profit

The Englewood Beach Waterfest, which broke even in its first year, showed a profit in year two. And it was double what was expected. Organizers had a goal of making 40-thousand dollars.... Read More.

Home Prices Rising Fast

It's getting more expensive to by a home on the Suncoast. According to CoreLogic, home prices in Sarasota and Manatee counties were up seven-point-nine percent in October; that's a bigger increase than the... Read More.

Englewood Shooting Arrest

An Englewood woman has been arrested for shooting her boyfriend. The incident occurred early in the morning of November 18th. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says that 51-year-old Jeanne Martelli called 911... Read More.

Back to School Earlier

The first semester of school isn't over for Sarasota County students, but district officials are already making plans for the 2017 and 2018 school years. On Tuesday, the school board voted unanimously to start... Read More.