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Venice Considering Tax Incentives to Protect Large Trees

Thursday, July 11

Venice property owners with large Banyan trees, oaks and other trees deemed “Venetian Trees” could receive a tax incentive to preserve them. The city is considering an initial draft of a tree preservation, protection and... Read More.

Wanted North Port Man Extradited From Texas to Charlotte County

Thursday, July 11

An already-convicted sexual predator has been returned to Charlotte County after being arrested last month in Texas. 41-year old Timothy Rice of North Port was arrested in Texas on new charges after already facing... Read More.

Storm Being Watched Closely

Wednesday, July 10

The National Hurricane Center is now issuing advisories and forecast cones on the weather system we've been tracking for several days over the northern Gulf of Mexico. As of 11 a.m. this morning,... Read More.

Cape Coral Woman Arrested After a Slew of Hit & Runs

Wednesday, July 10

A drunk Cape Coral woman was arrested Tuesday after a slew of hit-and-runs. On Monday, Cape police initially responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash on Del Prado Boulevard South in front of... Read More.

Pool at North Port’s Al Goll Recreational Center to Remain Closed

Wednesday, July 10

The pool at the Al Goll Recreational Center in North Port may be shut down before it gets a chance to be renovated. Late last month, the pool failed a health inspection done by... Read More.

AAA Predicting Gas Prices to Drop Following July 4th Holiday

Wednesday, July 10

Following a 15 cent drop the week before, AAA is predicting that Florida gas prices are headed down. All together, with last week and the week before, gas prices have surged a total of... Read More.

Owners of Charlotte Co. Construction Company Bail on Bankruptcy Hearing

Wednesday, July 10

The owners of an under-fire Charlotte County construction company failed to show up for their own bankruptcy hearing this week. HD Custom Homes abruptly shut down last year, leaving more than four dozen homes... Read More.

Rapid Response EMS Pilot Program Coming to Venice

Wednesday, July 10

Sarasota County is expanding a pilot program of a Rapid Response EMS truck into Venice. The point of the program is to have first responders go to scenes and clear those that don't need... Read More.

Long Time Sarasota Business to Close

Tuesday, July 9

A downtown Sarasota business will close its doors after 39 years of business. Pj's Boutique on Main Street announced this week it will close up shop at the end of the month. Everything in... Read More.

Cape Coral Police Looking for Egg Throwers

Tuesday, July 9

Cape Coral police say eggs were thrown at fast-moving traffic. The incident report from Sunday accuses kids of throwing eggs into traffic near the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Skyline Boulevard. Besides damage... Read More.