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Sarasota County Acquires 4.38 Acres of Sensitive Land in South Venice Sarasota County has added 4.38 acres of environmentally sensitive land in South Venice to its Land Acquisition and Management Program. This acquisition is part... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2024) — If you are concerned your private well may have been contaminated by the flooding from Hurricane Debby, you can test your water at no cost to you... Read More.

Fraud Suspect Arrested And One On The Run On May 20, 2024, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office received a report of identity fraud from one of our residents. Over $9,000 was spent and three credit... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has released a partial list of roads currently impacted by flooding: • Pinebrook Rd at Edmundson Rd • River Rd at Center Rd • McIntosh Rd south of King Richard • Beneva Rd... Read More.

August 4, 2024  Evening Update on Tropical Storm Debby  Sarasota County Government has declared a local state of emergency for Sarasota County.  This authorizes the expenditure of public funds to repair damages caused by Tropical... Read More.

Tropical Storm Debbie Update August 4, 2024 3:00 pm The following roads have been closed down due to standing water and hazardous conditions. Please avoid these areas and obey all road closure signs. Charlotte County Road... Read More.

State of Emergency Declared in Florida as Tropical Wave Invest 97 Approaches Gulf of Mexico Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for much of Florida, including Charlotte, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties, in... Read More.

August 1, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FL A Port Charlotte woman with a history of drug charges was arrested again on multiple charges, to include trafficking in fentanyl and methamphetamine. At approximately 5:30pm on July 30,... Read More.

NORTH PORT, FL — The North Port Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to introduce two new programs designed to foster community engagement, physical activity and social connections. Both programs are to be held... Read More.

The python removal competition begins at 12:01 a.m. on August 9, 2024 and ends at 5 p.m. on August 18, 2024. Register now! The Florida Everglades is an extraordinary ecosystem unlike any other in... Read More.