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Seven outstanding student/athletes from Venice High School made their future intentions known Wednesday on signing day. From the baseball team, Shane Shifflett is going to the University of Florida, Caleb Williams to High... Read More.

By the way, Tuesday's North Port City Commission meeting was the final meeting for the three commissioners elected in 2012. Tom Jones, Cheryl Cook and Vice Mayor Rhonda DiFranco are all stepping down.... Read More.

The North Port City Commission got a head start on the medical marijuana amendment approved by Florida voters on Tuesday. Before the vote was in, commissioners approved, on first reading, an ordinance allowing... Read More.

A motorcycle accident in South Venice Friday left a man from Port Charlotte in the hospital. FHP says the crash happened on US 41 at Sunset Berach Drive. 65 year-old Michael Peter... Read More.

To mark Eat Local Week, the Englewood Farmer's Market is presenting a special cooking demonstration tomorrow. It will focus on Food As Medicine, showcasing items sold at the market that can improve one's health. The market... Read More.

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Wall is coming to Punta Gorda. Dedication for the wall - one of only seven in the country - is set for November 5 at Laishley Marina. Among the activities... Read More.

Englewood's Community Redevelopment Agency is hosting its annual Halloween Safewalk beginning at 5 pm until 7 pm According to the agency kids of all ages are invited to trick-or-treat along West Dearborn Street and there... Read More.

A workshop is scheduled to get the public's input on a proposed I-75 overpass connecting the future Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Cattlemen Road. Sarasota County officials will be on hand to help residents learn more... Read More.

A car hitting a sewer line in Port Charlotte caused around 6,000 gallons of sewage to leak into the ground and nearby waterways. Authorities say the car hit the line near the corner of Calumet... Read More.

Charlotte County lawmakers imposed a nine-month moratorium on marijuana dispensaries regardless if Amendment 2 - the statewide vote on expanding legal pot use - passes or not. County officials say if Amendment 2 passes, they... Read More.