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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is using the month of April to launch Operation Visibility, a campaign that highlights Sarasota County’s public safety telecommunication professionals. In their behind-the-scenes role, 911 operators are often heard but rarely... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office Celebrates 100 Years From the desk of Sheriff Prummell In 2021, Charlotte County celebrates 100 years since its inception.  We at the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office pay homage to our past and... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office charged a convicted felon with several felonies after a series of undercover drug buys. Detectives first contacted 49-year-old Vernell Peterson in late February at his home located at 3038 Church... Read More.

2021–2025 Consolidated Plan For Sarasota County The City of Sarasota and Sarasota County are preparing their Consolidated Plan for the period... Read More.

ENGLEWOOD — Bobbi Sue Burton passed away a few weeks ago, but as she was in hospice she put out a call for donations of plastic eggs, baskets and candy. The public has... Read More.

By executive order, Gov. Ron DeSantis has added Florida residents ages 60-64 to the eligibility list. Eligible residents  who have registered for vaccination won’t be required to do it again and won’t lose their priority.... Read More.

DOH Sarasota Expands Vaccination Registration Eligibility SARASOTA – The Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH) will expand vaccination registration eligibility on Monday, March 15, for those who are over the age of 60, in... Read More.

Port Charlotte Town Center Mall could be facing an uncertain future. The Bloomberg Report reports that Washington Prime Group, parent company of the Port Charlotte Town Center mall in Port Charlotte and Edison Mall... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriffs Office  COVID-19 vaccinations are a hot topic around the nation as they attempt to quickly vaccinate the population.

Bobbi Sue Burton passed away on March 2nd after a long battle with cancer. The 48 year old dynamo was known in the Englewood Community for founding Project Phoenix to... Read More.