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Voucher expansion, lawsuit limits set to pass

Voucher expansion, lawsuit limits set to pass

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TALLAHASSEE — In two major issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate is poised to give final approval Thursday to bills that …

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash

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CHARLOTTE HARBOR — A motorcyclist was killed late Wednesday in a crash along Edgewater Drive in Charlotte Harbor.

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

By BARB RICHARDSON Sun Correspondent
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SARASOTA — Saying it was the first time a meeting like this had ever occurred, Commissioner Ron Cutsinger updated his fellow commissioners on …

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Convicted felon faces dozen more charges after Punta Gorda standoff

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Convicted felon faces dozen more charges after Punta Gorda standoff

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Mar 22, 2023

PUNTA GORDA — A convicted felon who has been arrested at least a half-dozen times now faces another dozen charges after a two-hour standoff in…

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

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21 hrs ago

PUNTA GORDA — Cocaine was allegedly found in a man’s vehicle by Florida Highway Patrol troopers after he was pulled over for speeding Tuesday night.

Hit-and-run defendant pleads no contest

Hit-and-run defendant pleads no contest

By FRANK DIFIORE Staff Writer
23 hrs ago

SARASOTA — The defendant in a 2022 fatal hit-and-run in which a teen died pleaded no contest to the charges against him.

Englewood land could be affordable housing site

Englewood land could be affordable housing site

By BARB RICHARDSON Sun Correspondent
Mar 22, 2023

SARASOTA — A heavily wooded property on North McCall Road is on track to become the site for an affordable housing project of the Community Ho…

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Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

By KIM COOL Our Town Editor
Mar 22, 2023

A total of 50 mermaid and sea horse statues arrived at the Venice Art Center in April 2021.

Making a tiny tree look giant

Making a tiny tree look giant

By AUDREY BLACKWELL Gondolier Correspondent
Mar 22, 2023

These trees have all the appearance of being giant — except they aren’t.

Locals learn about pysanky: Ukrainian Easter eggs

Locals learn about pysanky: Ukrainian Easter eggs

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NORTH PORT — Each one is unique.

Voucher expansion, lawsuit limits set to pass

Voucher expansion, lawsuit limits set to pass

By Ryan Dailey and Jim Saunders News Service of Florida
2 hrs ago

TALLAHASSEE — In two major issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate is poised to give final approval Thursday to bills that would dramatically expand school vouchers and help shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash

Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash

Staff Report
3 hrs ago

CHARLOTTE HARBOR — A motorcyclist was killed late Wednesday in a crash along Edgewater Drive in Charlotte Harbor.

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

By BARB RICHARDSON Sun Correspondent
8 hrs ago

SARASOTA — Saying it was the first time a meeting like this had ever occurred, Commissioner Ron Cutsinger updated his fellow commissioners on his meeting with the Englewood Water District and Charlotte County officials.

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Convicted felon faces dozen more charges after Punta Gorda standoff

UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Convicted felon faces dozen more charges after Punta Gorda standoff

Staff Report
Mar 22, 2023

PUNTA GORDA — A convicted felon who has been arrested at least a half-dozen times now faces another dozen charges after a two-hour standoff in Punta Gorda on Tuesday afternoon.

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

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PUNTA GORDA — Cocaine was allegedly found in a man’s vehicle by Florida Highway Patrol troopers after he was pulled over for speeding Tuesday night.

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One killed, one critically injured in Venice crash

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VENICE — A man was killed and woman is reported in critical condition after an early Wednesday crash in Venice.

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Mar 22, 2023

ARCADIA — DeSoto County authorities arrested two people in connection with thefts of electric bicycles.

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Competency test ordered for Grove City homicide defendant

Competency test ordered for Grove City homicide defendant

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Mar 14, 2023

PUNTA GORDA — A judge ordered a competency hearing for a Grove City defendant accused of kil…

5th Annual Just Against Children Drowning raises money, awareness

5th Annual Just Against Children Drowning raises money, awareness

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PUNTA GORDA — The 5th Annual Just Against Children Drowning 5K Run/Walk was held at Gilchris…

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AREA ROUNDUP: Lemon Bay, DeSoto softball crush foes

SOFTBALL: Charlotte shakes off spring break rust to slap Rams

SOFTBALL: Charlotte shakes off spring break rust to slap Rams

SOFTBALL: Bulldogs struggle in long-awaited home opener

SOFTBALL: Bulldogs struggle in long-awaited home opener

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Venice gets back on track

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BASEBALL: Venice, Lemon Bay lead way on basepaths

BASEBALL: Venice, Lemon Bay lead way on basepaths

BASEBALL: Venice, Lemon Bay lead way on basepaths

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COLUMN: Now that I have your attention...

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COLUMN: Confessions of a perpetual collector

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COLUMN: Munching the miles away

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COLUMN: Intentional wardrobe malfunctions

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COLUMN: Sometimes I lollygag and sometimes I shillyshally

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COLUMN: Falling cakes, tiddlywinks, and rattling milk bottles

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COLUMN: Restroom recollections run rampant

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Astros star Altuve has surgery on broken thumb

Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity

Dominant Gamecocks amid Sweet 16 parity

Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Knicks

Butler scores 35, Heat hold off Knicks

WBC keeps growing despite injury risks

WBC keeps growing despite injury risks

PREP SPORTS: Charlotte holds on to best North Port

PREP SPORTS: Charlotte holds on to best North Port

PREP SPORTS: State champions to be honored Saturday

PREP SPORTS: State champions to be honored Saturday

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Cops: Suspects planned to sell stolen bikes for drugs

Cops: Suspects planned to sell stolen bikes for drugs

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Ukraine: Russia hits apartments and dorm, killing civilians

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Trump's potential indictment caps decades of legal scrutiny

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Hanahana Beauty products hit shelves in 400 Ulta stores

Hanahana Beauty products hit shelves in 400 Ulta stores

New boutique will make you a signature perfume for $60,000

New boutique will make you a signature perfume for $60,000

Gisele Bündchen breaks silence about Tom Brady split

Gisele Bündchen breaks silence about Tom Brady split

Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour

Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour

Ed Sheeran reveals how fatherhood curbed his drug use, binge-drinking

Ed Sheeran reveals how fatherhood curbed his drug use, binge-drinking

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'Extrapolations' creator Scott Z. Burns talks about the climate-affected future

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A Battered Charlotte Sports Park: In Pictures

Hurricane Ian: Biden, DeSantis on the ground together in southwest Florida (PHOTOS)

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Murdock Baptist Church lends a hand

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Hanahana Beauty products hit shelves in 400 Ulta stores

Hanahana Beauty products hit shelves in 400 Ulta stores

New boutique will make you a signature perfume for $60,000

New boutique will make you a signature perfume for $60,000

Gisele Bündchen breaks silence about Tom Brady split

Gisele Bündchen breaks silence about Tom Brady split

Aaron Sorkin had a stroke but kept it private for months: 'It was a loud wake-up call'

Aaron Sorkin had a stroke but kept it private for months: 'It was a loud wake-up call'

Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour

Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour

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Popular garden shop transplanted in Downtown Punta Gorda

Popular garden shop transplanted in Downtown Punta Gorda

Home tour helps local children

Home tour helps local children

Affordable ways to make homes more appealing to buyers

Affordable ways to make homes more appealing to buyers

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Bring some special recipes to brunch table

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Pushing Reset: Tips on starting the new year more optimistically

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How to increase your chances of sticking with your resolutions

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Venice voters OK 13 charter amendments, reject two

Venice voters OK 13 charter amendments, reject two

Pachota, Howard elected to Council seats

Pachota, Howard elected to Council seats

Mass wedding/vow renewals offered for 30 couples

Mass wedding/vow renewals offered for 30 couples

Dryburgh leads Keesling in fundraising as of July

Dryburgh leads Keesling in fundraising as of July

Vote 'yes' for at-large commission elections, 'no' to keep single-district voting

Vote 'yes' for at-large commission elections, 'no' to keep single-district voting

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Secrets of a snook hunter

Chasing down a few redfish

A panfish primer: There’s a lot more to Florida freshwater fishing than just big largemouth bass

A panfish primer: There’s a lot more to Florida freshwater fishing than just big largemouth bass

There’s nothing fake about artificials

There’s nothing fake about artificials

Choosing the right rod and reel

Choosing the right rod and reel

The great big fishing license FAQ

The great big fishing license FAQ

Picking the best bay boat

Picking the best bay boat

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COLUMN: The perfect parking spot

COLUMN: The perfect parking spot

Rhino gets 'ravenous' rebrand

Rhino gets 'ravenous' rebrand

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Charlotte becoming a top spot for tech jobs

Chamber of Commerce awards Shoes For Kids organizer highest honor

Chamber of Commerce awards Shoes For Kids organizer highest honor

Jimmy Welsch named employee of the month

Jimmy Welsch named employee of the month

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Vaccines offered to residents unable to leave home

COVID cases up more than 50% in latest report

COVID cases up more than 50% in latest report

Doctor: COVID-19 pandemic is not over

Doctor: COVID-19 pandemic is not over

Doctor: COVID-19 pandemic is not over

Doctor: COVID-19 pandemic is not over

COVID numbers continue downward trend

COVID numbers continue downward trend

CDC eases COVID community guidelines

CDC eases COVID community guidelines

COVID cases remain at elevated level

COVID cases remain at elevated level

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Sermon of the week: Planting on good ground

Sermon of the week: Planting on good ground

Sermon of the week: A stranger at the door

Sermon of the week: A stranger at the door

Sermon of the week: Be a second-mile Christian

Sermon of the week: Be a second-mile Christian

Sermon of the Week: There is great reward in God's word

Sermon of the Week: There is great reward in God's word

Sermon of the week: The light is out

Sermon of the week: The light is out

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Aaron Sorkin had a stroke but kept it private for months: 'It was a loud wake-up call'

Aaron Sorkin had a stroke but kept it private for months: 'It was a loud wake-up call'

Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour

Dick Van Dyke injured in Malibu car accident amid Los Angeles downpour

Ed Sheeran reveals how fatherhood curbed his drug use, binge-drinking

Ed Sheeran reveals how fatherhood curbed his drug use, binge-drinking

Anthony Fauci documentary on PBS covers a career of crises

Anthony Fauci documentary on PBS covers a career of crises

FDA: Mammogram facilities must tell women if they have dense breast tissue

FDA: Mammogram facilities must tell women if they have dense breast tissue

What parents need to know about deadly bacteria found in formula and breast pumps

What parents need to know about deadly bacteria found in formula and breast pumps

Brooklyn’s Van Leeuwen launches Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream flavor to be sold nationwide

Brooklyn’s Van Leeuwen launches Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream flavor to be sold nationwide

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Program seeking best area young poets

Program seeking best area young poets

Sarasota County Schools could lose $12 million as punishment for enforcing mask mandate

Sarasota County Schools could lose $12 million as punishment for enforcing mask mandate

Perseid meteor shower of 2021, wishing upon a falling star

Perseid meteor shower of 2021, wishing upon a falling star

What’s really on the menu? (Grammar Guy)

What’s really on the menu? (Grammar Guy)

Grammar Guy: How to successfully feign word wisdom

Grammar Guy: How to successfully feign word wisdom

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Another storm brewing: High deductibles, insurance disputes follow Hurricane Ian

Another storm brewing: High deductibles, insurance disputes follow Hurricane Ian

Gasparilla Mobile Estate residents must vacate

Gasparilla Mobile Estate residents must vacate

Residents should be aware of 'phony contractors'

Denied by FEMA? Read the fine print

Denied by FEMA? Read the fine print

All Faith's holding food distributions

All Faith's holding food distributions

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Arcadia gets $50K hurricane recovery grant from T-Mobile

Arcadia gets $50K hurricane recovery grant from T-Mobile

Locals learn about pysanky: Ukrainian Easter eggs

Locals learn about pysanky: Ukrainian Easter eggs

Making a tiny tree look giant

Making a tiny tree look giant

SMH critics air grievances

SMH critics air grievances

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

COLUMN: Punta Gorda Herald's legacy continues to this day

COLUMN: Punta Gorda Herald's legacy continues to this day

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Arcadia gets $50K hurricane recovery grant from T-Mobile

Arcadia gets $50K hurricane recovery grant from T-Mobile

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Locals learn about pysanky: Ukrainian Easter eggs

Making a tiny tree look giant

Making a tiny tree look giant

SMH critics air grievances

SMH critics air grievances

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

COLUMN: Punta Gorda Herald's legacy continues to this day

COLUMN: Punta Gorda Herald's legacy continues to this day

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Sermon of the week: A stranger at the door

Sermon of the week: A stranger at the door

DeSoto’s Langford in documentary

DeSoto’s Langford in documentary

One year in, North Port rallies for Ukraine

One year in, North Port rallies for Ukraine

Birthdays for March 5, 2023

Birthdays for March 5, 2023

Man killed, two teens hurt in early morning crash

Man killed, two teens hurt in early morning crash

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'A rush of memories' - One-time bat boy watches Yankees at CoolToday Park

'A rush of memories' - One-time bat boy watches Yankees at CoolToday Park

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Englewood land could be affordable housing site

Englewood land could be affordable housing site

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

How far is too far?

How far is too far?

State could override local tenant laws

State could override local tenant laws

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Englewood land could be affordable housing site

Englewood land could be affordable housing site

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

State could override local tenant laws

State could override local tenant laws

Locals learn about pysanky: Ukrainian Easter eggs

Locals learn about pysanky: Ukrainian Easter eggs

COLUMN: A full week ahead

COLUMN: A full week ahead

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Englewood land could be affordable housing site

Englewood land could be affordable housing site

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

How far is too far?

How far is too far?

State could override local tenant laws

State could override local tenant laws

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'Xanadu' skates into Pinkerton Theatre, March 24

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Englewood land could be affordable housing site

Englewood land could be affordable housing site

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

FHP: Cocaine found in speeding car

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Where have all the mermaids and sea horses gone?

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

Cutsinger meets with Englewood Water District, Charlotte County officials

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