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WELLEN PARK — Three farmers markets are open in South Sarasota County now, with a variety of items and arts available for purchase.
VENICE — If you have the ability to spend, spend, spend, you can do it here, here, here.
A woman who broke into a home in South Venice and attacked a man with a machete told police that she tried to kill the man because his wife de…
NORTH PORT — City commissioners on Tuesday named Jason Yarborough as interim city manager. He will replace Julianna Bellia, who is the city's …
Downtown Punta Gorda will once again welcome the top local and national craft artisans for a weekend filled with personalized gift offerings d…
NORTH PORT — The city this year will process a record number of building permit applications.
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If you’re worried about not being able to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for your family this year, or you just don’t want to eat alone, don’t …
Here are the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics available for Florida and our area counties, as of 11:30 a.m. Nov. 24. The next update …
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As coronavirus cases rise in Charlotte County, all three hospitals agreed to provide the new monoclonal antibody treatment when it arrives, He…
The following story is part of a series about those who give back to the community and are recognized for their good deeds this Thanksgiving.
NORTH PORT — The Allamanda Garden Club of North Port Inc. has announced the winners of the 2020 Yard of the Year Contest.
Drowning deaths in Florida are up from last year.
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COVID-19 hasn’t stopped kindness from local businesses, nonprofits and others in our communities. Here’s some good news from around the area.
Good day to all and Happy Thanksgiving! This is my annual Thanksgiving column and I apologize for a statement in my previous “bridges” column.…
WASHINGTON — The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 elec…
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigated inappropriate behavior by its own Human Resources director.
A machete attack in a South Venice home, followed by a long police chase into Charlotte County, led to an arrest on an attempted murder charge…
After over 30 years of searching for a suspect, detectives say the brutal murder of Sharon Gill has been solved.
NORTH PORT — The city has moved beyond Pete Lear.
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NORTH PORT — The state fire marshal’s office will investigate a late Saturday fire that partially destroyed a North Port home.
The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice are honoring longtime member Carol Kouba this month.
As I take a deep breath and prepare for the last few weeks of 2020, and the holiday season, I realize many people may think we have little to …
This story is part of a Thanksgiving week series that recognizes those people who do something special.
Photographer Jerry Beard captured some of the great sights of the Welcome Vietnam Veterans 2020 event Saturday, featuring singer Lee Greenwood…