NCAA Rowing Coming To Benderson Park
Another high profile sporting event's coming to the area.{WENG-121213-Jennings Benderson Park VO}Nathan Benderson Park will co-host the 2018 NCAA Rowing... Read More.
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North Port Man Charged
A North Port man has been charged with several burglaries in the South Gulf Cove area. Matthew Harding has the story: {WENG-121213-Harding-South Gulf Cove Burglaries}
Warm Mineral Springs: Progress, But It Won’t Open Soon
After months of chilly negotiations, the co-owners of Warm Mineral Springs — North Port and Sarasota County — now say they have a roadmap to reopen the attraction. Nonetheless, even a best-case scenario would... Read More.
Open Less Than 6 Weeks, Bob’s Boathouse Could Close Again
The revival of Bob's Boathouse on Tamiami Trail could be short-lived. If county utility services remain unpaid at the end of December, the restaurant could lose its temporary certificate of occupancy and be shut... Read More.
Bill Would Make It Harder For Employers To Get Credit Reports
If one State Senator has her way...it would be harder for employers to gain access to your credit report. Matthew Harding has the details. {WENG-121113-Harding-Credit-Reports-and-Jobs.mp3}
Charlotte County Commissioner Questions ‘how’ Of Superboat Grand Prix
Charlotte County Commissioners are getting more concerned about whether or not an international superboat race planned here next year will happen. {WENG-121113-Jennings Super Boat VO}
Police After Woman Who Found Wallet And Went Shopping
CCSO detectives are trying to identify the woman who picked up a wallet someone left at the cash register of the Wal-Mart Super Center in Punt Gorda December 1st. She contacted the store, and... Read More.
Venice Mayor Pushes County Tax Cut
Venice Mayor John Holic wants residents and businesses in Venice to get a break on their Sarasota County property tax bills because sheriff's deputies do not patrol within the city limits. Yesterday Holic told... Read More.
Sarasota Co. To Consider Synthetic Drug Ban
Sarasota County commissioners will discuss the creation of an ordinance this week banning synthetic drugs in the county. Law enforcement officials have maintained that synthetic drug use has been on the rise locally, with... Read More.
Uited Way Donates $500 Each To South County Schoolsn
The United Way of South Sarasota County Foundation has awarded $500 each to 11 South Sarasota County public elementary schools. It happened last week as part of the annual “Holiday with a Heart” program.... Read More.