Community News

**Venice Museum Opens Centennial Exhibit: VENICE TURNS 100! VENICE, Fla. – As the City of Venice prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Venice Museum is marking the milestone... Read More.

Bloodhound Training Exercise Underway in Venice This Week VENICE POLICE DEPARTMENT, VENICE, FLORIDA VENICE – Residents may notice law enforcement activity in downtown Venice this week, but there’s... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2025) – UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant in Charlotte County is seeking volunteers to participate in the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch to collect information on mating horseshoe crabs in Charlotte Harbor.... Read More.

Freedom Festival Redux—a Star-Spangled Summer Send Off NORTH PORT, FL — The City of North Port is ready to end summer with a bang at the Freedom Festival Redux—a Star-Spangled Summer Send... Read More.

Upcoming change to annual passes at Warm Mineral Springs Park The City of North Port would like to clarify recent updates regarding admission options at Warm Mineral Springs Park.Annual passes will continue to... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 21, 2025) – Registration for the 2025 Fit for Life Senior Games is open. Registration can be done online at CharlotteCountyFL.gov/recprograms, over the phone by calling any Charlotte County recreation center, or in person. Entry fees are $10 per... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The annual Kids' Summer Beach Runs return to Siesta and North Brohard beaches this June and July, offering one-mile fun runs for kids and families to enjoy healthy activities together throughout... Read More.

The City of Venice has launched a digital volunteer registration portal for its Centennial Celebration. The portal will remain open from July 11 through the end of the 18-month celebration in May 2027. Volunteer... Read More.

Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce Urges Community to Help Fill “Shoes for Kids” Donation Box PUNTA GORDA, FL — July 9, 2025 — With the new school... Read More.