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Charlotte County Committee Vacancies

Wednesday, January 8

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: Agriculture & Natural Resources Advisory Committee is searching for a Charlotte County resident as a representative... Read More.

Sexual Battery Investigation

Wednesday, January 8

On January 6, 2020 around 4:41 PM, a 15-yr-old juvenile reported that while jogging near her home she was sexually battered by a white male... Read More.

Sunday hours return to two county library locations beginning Jan. 26

Wednesday, January 8

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources will reinstate Sunday operating hours at Selby and Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Libraries starting Jan. 26. These libraries will be open from 1-5 p.m.... Read More.

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than $5.2 Million in Awards to Small and Rural Florida Communities to Improve Infrastructure

Thursday, January 2

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $5.2 million in funding for infrastructure projects in small and rural Florida communities. The funds are administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity... Read More.

2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide Now Available

Thursday, January 2

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 2, 2020) – Offering activities as kayaking, fishing, hiking, and bicycling, Charlotte County’s best side is outside. Pick up the 2020 Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Outsider Guide to learn where... Read More.

TOWER WORK ON AM 1530

Saturday, December 28

To our loyal listens. Please note that AM 1530 will be off the air from 12/28/19 till 01/02/20 while we make some changes to our tower. FM 107.5 will also be affected but will... Read More.

No Swim advisories lifted for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach

Friday, December 27

December 27, 2019 Sarasota County "No Swim" Advisories Lifted for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach SARASOTA COUNTY  The "No Swim" advisories issued Tuesday, December 24th for Nokomis Beach and North Jetty Beach have... Read More.

Boil Water Notice in Effect Dec. 27 – Port Charlotte Service Area – Gulf Cove

Friday, December 27

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 27, 2019) – The Charlotte County Utilities Department has declared a precautionary boil water notice for a portion of the Port Charlotte service area due to a 12” water main... Read More.

Florida Highway Patrol – Highway Memorial Dedication – Fallen Lieutenant Daniel Hinton

Wednesday, December 18

Fort Myers, Fl – On December 19, 2019, a portion of Interstate 75, from mile marker 130 to mile marker 133, in Lee County, will be dedicated in remembrance of fallen Florida Highway Patrol Lieutenant... Read More.

Sarasota County Government offices closed for the holidays

Wednesday, December 18

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County Government office closures and service schedule changes for the holidays will be as follows: Sarasota County Government Offices: • Sarasota County Government offices will be closed Dec. 24-25, and Jan. 1, 2020.... Read More.