Community News

PRESS RELEASE City Of Venice, Florida The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will have a Registration Intake Center available at the Venice Community Center, Room E, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., from Monday, Nov. 25 through... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Charlotte County is asking residents to participate in the National Community Survey. The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the county government is serving... Read More.

Charlotte County Opens Two Emergency Distribution Centers on Sept. 30 Charlotte County, Fla. (Sept. 29, 2024) — In response to recent weather events, Charlotte County will open two distribution centers for water and Meals Ready... Read More.

Hurricane Helene Recovery: Points of Distribution and Debris Cleanup Sarasota County has established four supply distribution sites to support community members impacted by Hurricane Helene. The following locations will be open on Sunday, Sept. 29,... Read More.

  Local Organizations Prepare To Commemorate September 11, 2001 NORTH PORT The North Port Police Department and North Port Fire Rescue will host the city’s annual Patriot Day Service on Wednesday, September 11, at 9 a.m. in... Read More.

Englewood’s Labor Day tradition is back on track for 2024. In 1956 Jo Cortes, local journalist and community activist, came up with the idea of "Pioneer Days." The purpose was to celebrate the 60th... Read More.

95% of District-managed schools earn grade of “A” or “B” marking historic achievement Sarasota County, FL – July 24, 2024 – Sarasota County Schools is proud to announce the release of the latest school grades... Read More.

Today marks the grand opening of Costco's newest location in North Port. The new store is situated within the Wellen Park area of south Sarasota. Many eager customers lined up in anticipation of the... Read More.

The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners presents Sarasota County Nurses a Proclamation officially recognizing May 6 -12, 2024 as Nurses Week! Join them in a White Coat Assembly to receive this Special Declaration. The event is this Tuesday... Read More.