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The City of North Port Utilities Department wants to let residents know that the 2012 Annual Water Quality Report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report or CCR) is now available. The 2012 CCR... Read More.

The Sertoma Club of Venice was busy raising money, and their efforts have brought back the annual fireworks display over South Jetty Park on the 4th. The Herald-Tribune reports club members collected donations... Read More.

Many Charlotte COunty residents spent today drying out, after heavy rain created lakes where their yards used to be and rivers that were once streets. Crews have been working around the clock to... Read More.

A North Port man's been busted on multiple drug charges involving two separate incidents in Charlotte County in May. In the second incident, he's alleged to have fled the scene when deputies tried... Read More.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging citizens to enjoy public displays instead of using illegal fireworks as they celebrate the Fourth of July. In Florida, fireworks that leave the ground or explode are dangerous,... Read More.

A Sign Code Update Community Focus Group Workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 10 at 8 a.m. in the community hall at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. The meeting will provide... Read More.

The next session of the Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) will be starting soon and there are still a few seats available. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office next CPA class will be starting on... Read More.

Two men were arrested for Operating a Vessel While Impaired in separate incidents during the Sheriff’s Office’s participation in Operation Dry Water this past weekend. Operation Dry Water was a nationally coordinated effort to... Read More.

The government offices of the City of Punta Gorda will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for the Independence Day holiday. Residents will notice no change in their household refuse, yardwaste or recycling collections.... Read More.

The City of North Port Public Works Solid Waste Division wants residents and commercial customers to be aware of changes in their pick up dates for the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no... Read More.