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Venice Police Warn Residents of Phishing Scams Venice, FL – The Venice Police Department is warning residents about an increase in phishing scams, a type of cyber... Read More.

Fresh Start with a Cart The new garbage carts are now arriving to homes in unincorporated Sarasota County. More than 140,000 garbage carts will be delivered between now and... Read More.

As Florida residents prepare to celebrate Super Bowl LIX today, it's crucial to prioritize safe driving practices to prevent impaired driving incidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) emphasizes the importance of planning... Read More.

The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) has partnered with SunCoast Blood Centers to launch a groundbreaking whole blood transfusion program. This initiative equips SCFD EMS Captains with the ability to administer whole blood transfusions... Read More.

Sarasota Police Department February 6, 2025 ***UPDATE 2:50PM***** Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department have charged 41-year-old Djalma Johan Gordon (B/M 10/21/83) of Sarasota with the overnight... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP), a part of the county’s Land Acquisition and Management Program, has acquired two ecologically significant properties in Venice, furthering its mission to protect... Read More.

North Port Moves to Electronic Permit Applications Starting today, all one-family and two-family dwellings, as well as commercial and industrial permit applications, must be submitted electronically... Read More.

February 1, 2025 PRESS RELEASE Speed On The Water Written by Matt Trulio Undeterred by the Hurricane Helene-forced cancelation in 2024, Ray Labadie and the other members of the Englewood Beach Waterfest organizing committee have been... Read More.