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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.

North Port Ups Fire, Solid Waste Fee

Tuesday, September 10

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.

Sarasota County Hosting 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

Tuesday, September 10

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.

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Venice-Based Agape Flights Running Daily Rescue Flights to Bahamas

Tuesday, September 10

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

Monday, September 9

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

Monday, September 9

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.

One dead in Sunday night wreck

Monday, September 9

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.

Repaving set for parking lot

Monday, September 9

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.

Ceremonial ribbon cutting planned for recreation center

Monday, September 9

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.

Sarasota Co. to Unveil Proposed New Commission District Maps

Monday, September 9

The consultant that was hired to help with Sarasota County’s redistricting effort will be presenting the County Commission with a series of maps this week showing alternative boundary lines for commission districts. The commission voted... Read More.