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FEMA….IMPORTANT: On Wednesday, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. This is a standard test that occurs at least once... Read More.

Venice Police Department, Venice Florida has been alerted that scammers are contacting citizens in the Venice area posing as Venice Police Officers and demanding money to avoid arrest for various charges or warrants. The... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted 4-1 during the July 11  BCC meeting to adopt an ordinance prohibiting smoking at all county-owned beaches, beach access points, parks, natural areas... Read More.

Sarasota, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County (DOH-Sarasota) has issued a No Swim Advisory for the waters at Siesta Key Beach and Casperson Beach. This should be considered a potential... Read More.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA – Exactly one year ago, Hurricane Ian made landfall, leaving a trail of devastation and sorrow across Southwest Florida. Homes were destroyed, businesses shattered, and lives forever changed. However, in the face... Read More.

The Southeast Tourism Society has named Englewood Beach Waterfest one of the Signature Events of the Southeast for 2023. The Signature Events of the Southeast, formerly known as Top 20 Festival and Event Awards,... Read More.

LISTEN LIVE 98.1 and 107.5 FM and 1530 AM and streaming on our app, website and your smart device! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host the defending NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football.... Read More.

It’s Sea Otter Awareness Week! And this otter has no clue. Nor does it care. Should we tell him it’s because he’s a river otter...? Hmm, decisions, decisions. Good thing river otters aren’t choosy -- fish,... Read More.

#SRQCounty has been approved for individual and small business assistance following Hurricane Idalia. This allows individuals and households in Sarasota County to apply for financial and direct services from FEMA. In partnership with Florida state... Read More.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted ongoing recovery resources available to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia. State agencies continue to deploy resources to the Big Bend region and provide assistance to Floridians impacted... Read More.