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Drew St. Angelo, 25, has been handed a 13-year prison sentence for his involvement in a fatal crash in Charlotte County. The incident, which occurred on March 3, 2023, on Interstate 75 near mile... Read More.

Sarasota, FL - March 31, 2024 - Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is proud to announce significant progress on the development of the Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) at Nathan Benderson Park. Since... Read More.

FEMA launches new flood maps On March 27, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued new flood maps affecting Sarasota County property owners. Flood insurance rate maps, or FIRMs, could impact your insurance... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) apprehended Michael A. Minnucci, 52, on Tuesday following a series of alarming 911 calls directed at deputies. Minnucci's first call to the emergency line reportedly included threats aimed at the... Read More.

Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to cast your lines during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) license-free freshwater fishing weekend! This spring's license-free fishing weekend is on April 6 and... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – The Resilient SRQ Multifamily Affordable Housing program invites nonprofit developers, for-profit developers, municipalities within the county and public housing authorities to apply for funding for new multifamily affordable housing projects. The... Read More.

Watching for manatees while boating is always important and spring is a particularly important season for boaters to go slow and lookout below for the slow-moving mammals as they naturally disperse from their winter... Read More.

In a nation often defined by the hustle and bustle of big cities, the allure of small-town community combined with access to metropolitan resources is increasingly drawing attention. A recent analysis conducted by MoneyGeek,... Read More.

March 21, 2024 Charlotte County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is probing a fatal shooting that took place at Bell Plaza, in Port Charlotte. The incident unfolded near Uppercutz Barbershop on Tamiami Trail Tuesday afternoon. Chris Hall, Public Information... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – The Resilient SRQ Multifamily Affordable Housing program invites nonprofit developers, for-profit developers, municipalities within the county and public housing authorities to apply for funding for new multifamily affordable housing projects. The... Read More.