Meeting set to talk food trucks

A meeting is set for next week to talk about roadside peddling in Charlotte County. The community development department has scheduled the roundtable discussion to talk about Article IX - the section commonly known... Read More.

Health in motion services planned for April

The state department of health in Sarasota County is planning to provide health-in-motion services next month. You don't need an appointment. The services include no-cost health screenings, and referrals for general health and wellness.... Read More.

Charlotte County Crime Rate At 4-Year High

PORT CHARLOTTE- Crime in Charlotte County is up nearly 4 percent this year, compared to the same time in 2016. That includes thefts as well as violent crime.It's the first time crime has... Read More.

Punta Gorda Paving Scheduled

The city of Punta Gorda advises that, beginning Monday and continuing through Wednesday, March 15th, milling and pavement resurfacing is scheduled on several roadways in Burnt Store Meadows and in Burnt Store Isles. Each... Read More.

Early Voting Starts Monday

Early voting for the March 14th municipal elections will begin on Monday, March 6th, and continue through Saturday, March 11th. That word from Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner. The... Read More.

Alien Arrested 2nd Time

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a criminal illegal alien for the second time early Thursday morning as a follow up to a road rage incident that occurred in North Port in January. ... Read More.

Venice Student Gov’t Day

Venice Student Government Day is set this year for Monday at City Hall, 401 West Venice Avenue, with students from Venice High School. A mock City Council meeting, open to the public, will be... Read More.