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Sheriff Knight Announces 2nd Annual Open House
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight is pleased to announce the agency’s second annual open house on Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Citizens are invited to visit the... Read More.
Child Pornography Investigation in Canada Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Charlotte County
A child pornography investigation in Canada led to the arrest of a suspect in Charlotte County on Tuesday. The suspect, Nathan Potter (DOB 10/21/82), was arrested at a Punta Gorda motel while in the... Read More.
Sarasota County closures and events for Veterans Day
SARASOTA COUNTY - All Sarasota County government offices including libraries, recreation centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Operating on a regular schedule:
Sarasota... Read More.
Mexican cartel massacre: 9 Americans, including 6 children from Mormon offshoot murdered
At least six children and three women living in a faith-based community of U.S. citizens in Mexico were shot to death Monday in the northern part of the country, and six more children were... Read More.
Motor Unit Competes in Skills Challenge; Brings Home Top Awards
Members of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Motor Unit competed in the 5th Annual Volusia County Sheriff's Office Motorcycle Skills Challenge this weekend, earning top awards for their efforts. Deputy First Class Leamon Combs... Read More.
GIVE THE GIFT OF SAFETY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – ‘Tis the season... Read More.
Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Turning Back the Clock
Oct. 31, 2019
Fall back in time and not safety, by checking smoke alarm batteries with time change
SARASOTA COUNTY - With the end of daylight saving time... Read More.
Halloween Safety Tips
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office wants all children to enjoy Halloween this week, so please read through these reminders to help keep trick-or-treaters safe.
Try to trick-or-treat in groups.
Never allow small children... Read More.
Maintenance dredging of the Gulf ICW in Venice
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintenance dredging project to maintain the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Venice is under way. The project involves removal of shoaled sediment and use of the dredged material on... Read More.