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Where will the Huey land?

Where will the Huey land?

Updated 3 hrs ago

PUNTA GORDA — A future home for the Vietnam-era “Huey” helicopter remains uncertain for owner Gus Hawkins.

Hundreds race at CoolToday Park

Hundreds race at CoolToday Park

By TAMI GARCIA Sun Correspondent
Updated 3 hrs ago

WELLEN PARK — More than 370 runners participated in the Publix Half Marathon and 5K Saturday morning at CoolToday Park.

Is the Gabby Petito case the new norm?

Is the Gabby Petito case the new norm?

By ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICH Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

Sandwiched between date night photos of Jay-Z and Beyoncé and nearly nude photos of Britney Spears is the tragic story from North Port covered…

PG festival celebrates cultures from around the world

PG festival celebrates cultures from around the world

By DANIEL SUTPHIN Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

PUNTA GORDA — Celebrating culture and unity, the third annual International Culture Fest in Punta Gorda brought together communities from Spai…

Multi-family development sought along Winchester Boulevard

Multi-family development sought along Winchester Boulevard

By STEVE REILLY Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

ENGLEWOOD — Lemon Bay Isles residents might soon have new neighbors.

Good news: North Port Fire Rescue wins, Perfectly Polished helps Valerie's House

Good news: North Port Fire Rescue wins, Perfectly Polished helps Valerie's House

By SUE ERWIN Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

The North Port Fire Rescue team came out on top at the 21st Annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 17 in Sarasota.

PG festival celebrates cultures from around the world

PG festival celebrates cultures from around the world

By DANIEL SUTPHIN Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

PUNTA GORDA — Celebrating culture and unity, the third annual International Culture Fest in Punta Gorda brought together communities from Spai…

Multi-family development sought along Winchester Boulevard

Multi-family development sought along Winchester Boulevard

By STEVE REILLY Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

ENGLEWOOD — Lemon Bay Isles residents might soon have new neighbors.

Good news: North Port Fire Rescue wins, Perfectly Polished helps Valerie's House

Good news: North Port Fire Rescue wins, Perfectly Polished helps Valerie's House

By SUE ERWIN Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

The North Port Fire Rescue team came out on top at the 21st Annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 17 in Sarasota.

Where will the Huey land?

Where will the Huey land?

Updated 3 hrs ago

PUNTA GORDA — A future home for the Vietnam-era “Huey” helicopter remains uncertain for owner Gus Hawkins.

Hundreds race at CoolToday Park

Hundreds race at CoolToday Park

By TAMI GARCIA Sun Correspondent
Updated 3 hrs ago

WELLEN PARK — More than 370 runners participated in the Publix Half Marathon and 5K Saturday morning at CoolToday Park.

Is the Gabby Petito case the new norm?

Is the Gabby Petito case the new norm?

By ELAINE ALLEN-EMRICH Staff Writer
Updated 3 hrs ago

Sandwiched between date night photos of Jay-Z and Beyoncé and nearly nude photos of Britney Spears is the tragic story from North Port covered…

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Charlotte EMT receives award for exceptional service

Charlotte EMT receives award for exceptional service

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Construction supply warehouse coming to land near airport

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PUNTA GORDA — ABC Supply, a wholesale building supply company will add a new 60,000-square-foot metal facility on six acres just north of the …

Master gardeners open their gardens

Master gardeners open their gardens

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PORT CHARLOTTE — If you’ve ever wondered what went wrong with your garden and landscape bed,…

Grilled Cheese Fest planned at CoolToday Park

Grilled Cheese Fest planned at CoolToday Park

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WELLEN PARK — Calling all cheese lovers.

Deadline approaches for state delegation agenda

Deadline approaches for state delegation agenda

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The deadline is Nov. 5 to get on the agenda for the local legislative delegation’s Nov. 10 p…

Time to adjust Charlotte County voting districts

Time to adjust Charlotte County voting districts

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Charlotte EMT receives award for exceptional service

Charlotte EMT receives award for exceptional service

Construction supply warehouse coming to land near airport

Master gardeners open their gardens

Master gardeners open their gardens

Grilled Cheese Fest planned at CoolToday Park

Grilled Cheese Fest planned at CoolToday Park

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Deadline approaches for state delegation agenda

Time to adjust Charlotte County voting districts

Time to adjust Charlotte County voting districts

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Deal on Biden's $2T plan edges closer; Harris is `confident'

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Deadline slips, but Pelosi says Biden deal 'very possible'

Giuliani associate convicted of campaign finance crimes

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Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing

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'I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' is about a mother who goes on a bizarre trip

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

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7 tips for selecting a remodeler

What’s behind the magic of live music?

What’s behind the magic of live music?

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Jo Firestone helps seniors in their 70s and 80s learn stand-up comedy

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Disney World at 50: A look at attendance, price surges over 5 decades

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Master gardeners open their gardens

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PG festival celebrates cultures from around the world

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Florida International Air Show soars in Punta Gorda

Florida International Air Show soars in Punta Gorda

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'I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' is about a mother who goes on a bizarre trip

'I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness' is about a mother who goes on a bizarre trip

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

Jo Firestone helps seniors in their 70s and 80s learn stand-up comedy

Jo Firestone helps seniors in their 70s and 80s learn stand-up comedy

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Three American teenagers adopted in China seek their family roots in 'Found"

Susie Essman, Larry David clash on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ but not off screen

Susie Essman, Larry David clash on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ but not off screen

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An RV at the boat ramp

Which way the wind blows

Which way the wind blows

Catch a grand slam

Catch a grand slam

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Distracted driving on the water

Distracted driving on the water

No snook and no bass

No snook and no bass

Birding the Laurel Landfill

Birding the Laurel Landfill

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Riding sound waves: Englewood recording artist's work appears in video games and movies

Riding sound waves: Englewood recording artist's work appears in video games and movies

San Francisco: ‘An adventure city’

San Francisco: ‘An adventure city’

Laura Pommier encourages others to awaken their creative spirits

Laura Pommier encourages others to awaken their creative spirits

Local artists take the cake

Local artists take the cake

Listen to this! Plenty of places to hear live music across Southwest Florida

Listen to this! Plenty of places to hear live music across Southwest Florida

How to grow delicious vegetables in container gardens

How to grow delicious vegetables in container gardens

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Tarpon boys tops in district swimming

Fort Myers stuns Charlotte in wild finish

Fort Myers stuns Charlotte in wild finish

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Pirates' Guerrier runs over Hardee

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Hogan's 5 TDs lead Lemon Bay to Homecoming win

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2018 challenger aims again for county commission seat

2018 challenger aims again for county commission seat

President Trump to speak in Sarasota

President Trump to speak in Sarasota

2 set to take over PG Council District seats

2 set to take over PG Council District seats

Burnt Store Meadows resident to run for City Council

Burnt Store Meadows resident to run for City Council

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Study to evaluate city's sea level rise vulnerability

Study to evaluate city's sea level rise vulnerability

Party chiefs say COVID-19 was election factor

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Boosters now OK'd for all three COVID-19 vaccines

Boosters now OK'd for all three COVID-19 vaccines

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FDA OKs mixing COVID vaccines; backs Moderna, J&J boosters

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11

COVID numbers continue downward trend

COVID-19 still in retreat in Florida

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Merck asks US FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill

COVID cases hit three-month low

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García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series

García, Alvarez help Astros oust Red Sox, reach World Series

Florida St. shreds UMass 59-3 to win third straight game

Florida St. shreds UMass 59-3 to win third straight game

Gibbs victory at Kansas leaves Xfinity title wide open

Gibbs victory at Kansas leaves Xfinity title wide open

Out of the way! NASCAR contenders want traffic to pull aside

Out of the way! NASCAR contenders want traffic to pull aside

Verstappen takes pole over Hamilton to start U.S. Grand Prix

Verstappen takes pole over Hamilton to start U.S. Grand Prix

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Construction supply warehouse coming to land near airport

COLUMN: Punta Gorda shows pride in events, community relations

COLUMN: Punta Gorda shows pride in events, community relations

COLUMN: #OurFutureIsNow

COLUMN: #OurFutureIsNow

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COLUMN: Englewood Chamber has something for everyone

Tuckers Grade development buyer takes on water and sewer

Tuckers Grade development buyer takes on water and sewer

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COLUMN: North Port Chamber thanks Champions and Diamond Donors

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School Districts: Bus drivers wanted

School Districts: Bus drivers wanted

Sarasota County Schools Board discusses public comment policy

Sarasota County Schools Board discusses public comment policy

Mobile book bus reaches young readers

Mobile book bus reaches young readers

Juli Riley dies after 9-year cancer battle

Juli Riley dies after 9-year cancer battle

COVID numbers stay high in Sarasota County Schools

Superintendent: COVID nixes field trips, visitors, volunteers

Superintendent: COVID nixes field trips, visitors, volunteers

Book helps children overcome negativity

Book helps children overcome negativity

Three things Charlotte schools want from lawmakers

Three things Charlotte schools want from lawmakers

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Nurturing connections

Nurturing connections

Religion briefs for Oct. 23, 2021

Religion briefs for Oct. 23, 2021

Sermon of the Week: Extraordinary things can happen when we work toward a common goal

Sermon of the Week: Extraordinary things can happen when we work toward a common goal

The Babel people, not their famous tower, were the problem

The Babel people, not their famous tower, were the problem

Religion briefs for Oct. 16, 2021

Religion briefs for Oct. 16, 2021

Sermon of the Week: If you are feeling lost, Jesus can help you find your way

Sermon of the Week: If you are feeling lost, Jesus can help you find your way

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Deputies partner with mental health care professionals on crisis response team

Deputies partner with mental health care professionals on crisis response team

Police Beat for October 19, 2021

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Case Closed for September-October 2021

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Physical therapists have a new approach for strengthening the core

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Woman launches online boutique aimed at cancer survivor needs

Woman launches online boutique aimed at cancer survivor needs

Are you due for a mammogram?

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This mutation increases a woman’s breast cancer risk nearly as much as BRCA

This mutation increases a woman’s breast cancer risk nearly as much as BRCA

Group works to make beaches more accessible

Group works to make beaches more accessible

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