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SARASOTA COUNTY – The Resilient SRQ Multifamily Affordable Housing program invites nonprofit developers, for-profit developers, municipalities within the county and public housing authorities to apply for funding for new multifamily affordable housing projects. The... Read More.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is sharing the reminder that sea turtles are starting to nest on our beaches. Residents and visitors can play a big part... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of ongoing jury scam phone calls. Recent reports indicate people are being targeted by phone call, email, and messaging scams threatening them with prosecution for failing to... Read More.

Sarasota Police arrested a North Fort Myers woman on several animal cruelty... Read More.

Service Club Park in Venice will remain closed today and the NO SWIM ADVISORY issued for beaches south of Venice Beach including Service Club Park, Caspersen, and the Venice Fishing Pier beach remains in... Read More.

Kelly Schiano, identified as Mario's wife, and Everett Harper, were arrested in February for the premeditated murders on Trails End Drive.A third suspect, Justin Casagranda, a close family friend, was apprehended as a hired... Read More.

UPDATE: VENICE, Fla. - Marine wildlife officials confirmed the sperm whale that beached itself off the coast of Venice over the weekend has died.Law enforcement in Sarasota County, Florida, is... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – University of Florida researchers want help from Sarasota County households to get a better understanding of how homes generate and handle food waste. A new citizen... Read More.

Charlotte County Sheriff's OfficeMarch 7, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FLA motorcyclist fled an attempted traffic stop at a high rate of speed, unaware that the Aviation Unit tracked him to his destination... Read More.