Venice recognized for Make A Difference Day
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.
Author: WENG Newsroom
Sarasota County Hosting 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
Sarasota County is hosting a ‘9-11 Remembrance Ceremony’ this week to honor those who died September 11, 2001.
It’s happening tomorrow at 9:45 a.m. at Fire Station 16 in Sarasota. There will also be... Read More.
North Port Ups Fire, Solid Waste Fee
A potential property tax increase could be coming to property owners in North Port.
The City Commission this week agreed to a nine percent increase for a fire fee which is about 20 dollars,... Read More.
Venice-Based Agape Flights Running Daily Rescue Flights to Bahamas
Venice-based Agape Flights is send out additional planes to the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas in the wake of Dorian.
The group is collecting relief supplies at their hanger at the Venice Airport.
More... Read More.
Police looking for woman who stole razor blades
Venice Police are looking for a woman who is seen on video stealing razor blades from a Publix in Venice, on August 23rd. Police say she stole $300 in razor blades from the store... Read More.
Lane closures planned
Watch out for these nighttime lane closures this week, as crews do milling and repaving work. There will be lane closures, from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m., on Harbor Boulevard, between U.S. 41 and... Read More.
Ceremonial ribbon cutting planned for recreation center
A ribbon-cutting is coming up later this week, to mark the completion of the Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center. The event is set for September 12th at 2:30 p.m. The center... Read More.
Repaving set for parking lot
If you’re around Port Charlotte Beach Park, be aware that the parking lot will be getting some repaving, from September 16th to 22nd. Parking will be limited. The park is located at 4500 Harbor... Read More.
One dead in Sunday night wreck
A five-vehicle wreck last night left one person dead. It happened at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge just after 8 last night, according to mysuncoast.com. The intersection was closed for several hours.... Read More.
Venice Tax Bills Likely Lower Despite Budget Changes
Some major changes in next year’s budget for the city of Venice include changes involved with the city taking over EMS services, in addition to the financing of the construction of a new fire... Read More.