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Sarasota County Fire Department Lifts Burn Ban SARASOTA COUNTY - The burn ban issued by Sarasota County Fire Department, which prohibited unpermitted open burns in Sarasota County has been lifted as of June 9. The ban... Read More.

City Of Venice To Host Voluntary Sandbag Operations This Summer To help the community prepare during the 2025 hurricane season, the City of Venice is introducing a free, voluntary, self-service sandbag location to support... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – The Resilient SRQ Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan for the 2024 storms Debby, Helene and Milton... Read More.

Sarasota County Approves $4.5 Million to Support Senior PGA Championship at The Concession The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday to allocate $1.5 million annually for three years... Read More.

June 1, 2025 – Sarasota & Charlotte Counties, FL The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins today, and residents in Sarasota and Charlotte counties are being urged to prepare... Read More.

June 1, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FL A female inmate was pronounced dead at the hospital after she was found unresponsive in her cell with a piece of fabric around her neck. At about 7:30pm on... Read More.

Press Release Englewood, Florida Water District As a result of a watermain break, the Englewood Water District is issuing a Precautionary Boil Water Notice for THE FOLLOWING AREAS... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County homeowners affected by Hurricanes Ian, Debby,... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, FL, K9 Maverick has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Maverick’s vest was sponsored... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE May 27, 2025 – Punta Gorda, FL A woman is in the Charlotte County Jail after stabbing a 12-year-old in the face and neck and attempting to hide her body, though... Read More.