Traffic was shifted last night to the newly completed travel lanes on Gasparilla Road between 776 and Keystone Boulevards. All lanes will be open to travel in both directions on the four lane divided... Read More.

A team from Venice will be competing this Saturday in the World Food Championships at Orange Beach in Alabama. The Herald Tribune reports that they call themselves Chili Chili Bang Bang and they... Read More.

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.