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Ex-Punta Gorda Officer Avoids Jail Time in Death of Woman During Citizens’ Academy

Thursday, October 17

The ex-Punta Gorda police officer who fatally shot a 73-year-old woman during a citizens training exercise will not face any jail time. Lee Coel will instead plead no contest to second degree manslaughter and... Read More.

Phase One of Venice ‘Urban Forest’ Nearly Complete

Thursday, October 10

After two years, phase one of the Venice Urban Forest is just about done. The 33-acre piece of land sits east of the Venetian Waterway Park near the CSX Old Rail Road right of... Read More.

Battle of the Bridges Regatta Set for Saturday

Friday, September 27

The second annual 5K Battle of the Bridges Regatta is Saturday. 152 entries from 18 different clubs are registered to participate. The 3.1-mile headrace, which is hosted by Sarasota Scullers, runs from 8 a.m. to... Read More.

Low Counts of Red Tide Reported in Charlotte County

Wednesday, September 18

Low counts of red tide have turned up in water samples off the coast of Charlotte County. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, researchers detected very low counts of red tide... Read More.

Steube Pushing for Reclassification of Marijuana

Friday, September 13

Sarasota US Representative Greg Steube is pushing for the federal government to lower the classification of marijuana. Currently, pot is a Schedule 1 drug- the same as heroin and other substances that are deemed... Read More.

Venice Passes First Reading of Budget

Wednesday, September 11

The Venice City Council Monday night unanimously approved the first reading of the 2019-20 property tax rate. Members of the council also focused their ire on Mike Rafferty, the coordinator of Venice Tax Watch,... Read More.

Crash claims life of 70 year old woman

Tuesday, September 10

An update on a fatal crash at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road. The woman killed is 70 year old Audrey Kramer, according to mysuncoast.com. The Florida Highway Patrol says 34-year-old David... Read More.

Section of Palisade Road to close

Tuesday, September 10

Watch out for this road closure tomorrow through Friday. Palisade Road between Manilla Lane and Bushire Lane will be closed from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. those three days.

Local Blood Banks Looking for Donations in Wake of Dorian

Friday, September 6

The SunCoast Blood Bank is in need of blood and platelet donations in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. The blood bank is part of an affiliation that helps out other blood banks in need, and... Read More.

Sarasota leaders decriminalize small amounts of marijuana

Thursday, September 5

The Sarasota City Commission this week voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The Commission voted unanimously to change what happens if you’re caught with less than 20 grams of cannabis.... Read More.