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Steube Pushing for Reclassification of Marijuana

Friday, September 13

Sarasota US Representative Greg Steube is pushing for the federal government to lower the classification of marijuana. Currently, pot is a Schedule 1 drug- the same as heroin and other substances that are deemed... Read More.

NHC Watching New Tropical Development in Southern Bahamas

Friday, September 13

American and European models are differing on what will happen with a disturbance moving through the southern Bahamas. Invest 95L -as of now- is not a named storm. But if and when it turns... Read More.

Man Charged in Fatal Sarasota Co. Hit-and-Run Was Police Informant

Thursday, September 12

A driver involved in a hit-and-run crash Sunday in Sarasota County that killed a 70-year-old woman and critically injured an infant was out on bond for two drug-related felonies. As part of his release,... Read More.

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Charlotte Co. School Board Passes Budget

Thursday, September 12

The Charlotte County School Board unanimously approved a $326 million budget for the upcoming school year this week. The budget is $24.2 million more than last school year. The district estimated they will spend... Read More.

Southern Gardens Citrus Ends Processing at SW Florida Plant

Wednesday, September 11

One of only a handful of orange juice-processing plants left in Florida stopped processing fruit Tuesday in yet another sign of the havoc that imported juice, diseases and Hurricane Irma have had on the... Read More.

Venice Passes First Reading of Budget

Wednesday, September 11

The Venice City Council Monday night unanimously approved the first reading of the 2019-20 property tax rate. Members of the council also focused their ire on Mike Rafferty, the coordinator of Venice Tax Watch,... Read More.

New Sarasota Co. Redistricting Maps Unveiled

Wednesday, September 11

People got their first look at maps drawn by a consultant hired to guide the Sarasota County Commission redistricting process along. The new maps don’t drastically change the boundaries, but just had some minor... Read More.

Crash claims life of 70 year old woman

Tuesday, September 10

An update on a fatal crash at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road. The woman killed is 70 year old Audrey Kramer, according to mysuncoast.com. The Florida Highway Patrol says 34-year-old David... Read More.

Visioning workshops coming in October

Tuesday, September 10

The Charlotte County Development Department will be hosting “visioning workshops” to gather input from county residents, as it updates the county’s comprehensive plan. The workshops will be held every Wednesday in October, at various... Read More.

Venice recognized for Make A Difference Day

Tuesday, September 10

This year’s Make A Difference Day is coming up next month, and the City of Venice has won an award for its effort for last year’s Make A Difference Day. The City won a... Read More.