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Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County Vaccine Update: Jan. 11, 2021 Over 15,000 COVID-19 vaccines have been distributed in Sarasota County. The county is currently awaiting details on the next shipment of vaccines to... Read More.

BEWARE COVID-19 VACCINE SCAMS Sarasota County Sheriffs Office has received a few questions recently regarding COVID-19 vaccination scams. Here are a few helpful hints to look for if you believe you may be a victim... Read More.

The Florida Health Department has set up 1,600 more COVID-19 vaccinations for Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. As of now all those vaccinations have been scheduled for today, January 6th and tomorrow January 7th and... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred Sunday evening in Sarasota. Deputies initially responded to the 5900 block of Wilkinson Road at 6:37 p.m., for the report of a... Read More.

The Department of Health Sarasota is working on dates/timeframes for vaccine distribution for frontline healthcare workers (employment ID required) or individuals age 65 or older. Their appointments offered are currently full but they recommend that... Read More.

Muscle Car City is closing it's doors after 14 years. The owner Rick posted the following announcement on his FACEBOOK page on December 20th ~ Word is spreading like wild fire and I want to... Read More.

The Florida Highway Safety Patrol wants to remind you to not drink and drive this Holiday Season. Always designate a driver when going out to celebrate. Responsible planning means identifying the person who will do... Read More.

SARASOTA — Sarasota Memorial is among the first hospitals in Florida to be allocated the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was recently authorized for emergency use by the federal Food and Drug Administration. After receiving... Read More.

Monarch City USA, a nationwide organization, recently named Venice, Fla., as a Monarch City. This means the City is committed to preserve and grow the dwindling monarch butterfly population. Monarch City USA was created in 2015... Read More.

The Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office, Sarasota County Deputies responded to south Venice Monday morning to help rescue an approximately 6 foot long alligator who was imprisoned in a storm drain.  Four Sarasota County deputies... Read More.