SARASOTA COUNTY – In celebration of the Sept. 24-30 “Take a Child Outside Week,” Sarasota County is offering an array of free events to help children and families explore and connect with nature. From a... Read More.

In 2021, two-thirds of drunk-driving crashes involved a driver who had a Blood Alcohol Concentration, or BAC, of .15 g/dL or higher. A BAC of .08 or higher is considered drunk driving in all... Read More.

Hurricane + sea turtle update from our friends at

Hurricane Idalia recovery updates. Charlotte County Emergency Management The U.S. 41 bridges over the Peace River in Punta Gorda have reopened as well as the Beach Road causeway leading to Manasota Key.

Images Of Flooding On Casey Key 8/30/2023  

Hurricane Idalia Aftermath: Southwest Florida Urges Caution As Flooding A Problem In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia's impact, first responders across Southwest Florida are emphasizing the need for caution  assisting affected individuals. In Sarasota County,... Read More.