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VACATION RENTALS MAY BE COMING BACK TO FLORIDA BUT NOT FOR VISITORS FROM THE MOST AFFLICTED STATES INCLUDING NEW YORK, MICHIGAN AND NEW JERSEY. TO RESCUE VACATION RENTALS, THE COUNTY’S VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU... Read More.

You know it's springtime in Florida when love is literally in the air - yes, it's lovebug season! Are you worried about all those bug splatters on your car? Do they seem impossible to wash off?... Read More.

Charlotte County will open additional park facilities on June 1. The Mid-County Regional Library will be open June 2 with limited capacity, computers by reservation only and reduced hours of operation. The pools at Port Charlotte... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY NEWS: Beach and boat ramp parking fees will be reinstated June 1. Display a parking pass or use the ParkMobile app or website. No cash, coins or credit cards will be accepted at... Read More.

SunCoast Blood Center is your local blood center and still needs you during this challenging time. They have an urgent need for all blood types as well as platelets. SunCoast staff are taking extra... Read More.

Allegiant Air’s Sunseeker Resort project in Charlotte Harbor is on hold indefinitely confirmed in a Monday. This comes after Allegiant halted construction due to the coronavirus pandemic. Allegiant says it will not put any... Read More.

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Cell-phone evidence was discovered by federal investigators that established the gunman's ties to Al Qaeda, not only before last year's deadly attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, but before he arrived in the U.S. During... Read More.

Florida’s Full Phase 1 begins Monday, May 18. All 67 counties may now begin re-opening as part of the Safe Smart Step-by-Step Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Some highlights of the plan include restaurants, retail and... Read More.

Sarasota County has decided to cancel ALL programming, reservations, events, leagues, tournaments, drop-ins and use of indoor fitness centers and amenities, regardless of size through May 31. If you have a May reservation in one... Read More.

The Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County will conduct COVID-19 drive-thru testing from 8 a.m. to noon on May 21 at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., on the island of Venice. This community-based... Read More.