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Holiday Safety Tips From PGPD

Friday, December 6

Posted: December 6, 2019 The holidays are a time for joy and giving, but unfortunately can create ideal circumstances for criminals. Shoppers rushing around stressing to find the perfect gifts, purchased left in vehicles, and... Read More.

Breakfast with Santa returns Dec. 21 to Newtown Estates Park

Wednesday, December 4

Breakfast with Santa returns to Newtown Estates Park SARASOTA COUNTY - Children 12 and under and their families are invited to attend the 15th annual Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Saturday, Dec. 21... Read More.

Charlotte County Traffic Advisory – Caring Way Closed at Brinson Avenue

Wednesday, December 4

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Caring Way will be closed at Brinson Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. This closure is required for the contractor to install... Read More.

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Governor Ron DeSantis and Cabinet Recognize FHP Trooper of the Year ~ Corporal Mithil Patel receives distinguished award ~

Wednesday, December 4

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet passed a resolution recognizing Corporal Mithil Patel as the 2019 Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Trooper of the Year. Trooper of the Year is awarded... Read More.

Protect Your Porch

Wednesday, December 4

As online shopping activity increases in anticipation of the holiday season, thefts of packages from front porches unfortunately increase as well. These thieves, also known as “porch pirates”, are those who take packages from... Read More.

Holiday Shopping Safety Tips

Wednesday, November 27

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight wants to remind citizens of ways to shop smart and stay safe this holiday season. Patrol is increased in busy retails areas this time of... Read More.

Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Wins Gold at Flagler Awards

Wednesday, November 27

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2019) – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was presented with the prestigious Henry Award this week, the highest honor in the Creativity in Public Relations category,... Read More.

Thanksgiving Holiday – District Offices Closed

Wednesday, November 27

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Administrative and District Offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The offices will reopen on Monday, December 2, for normal... Read More.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade is 12/7

Wednesday, November 27

The 31th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade sets sail on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats get underway at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all boaters are invited to join in... Read More.

Operation Yields 16 Arrests for Unlicensed Contracting

Tuesday, November 26

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested 16 people on multiple charges during Operation Freelancer VIII, an undercover operation to protect citizens from unlicensed contractors. Detectives worked with the Sarasota County Building Department, the Florida Department... Read More.