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ENGLEWOOD - A registered sex offender living in North Port was arrested Friday after allegedly touching two children at the swimming pool at Ann Dever Regional Park in Englewood.
There’s some good news for residents fed up with the increasing number of derelict boats in Charlotte County waters.
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Gurio Vincenti, of Punta Gorda, came to the U.S. with his family from Italy in 1956. He was 8 years old at the time.
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NORTH PORT — Covered in Braves regalia with pins, a jersey and hat, Randy Smith walked through CoolToday Park on Sunday as the obvious Atlanta fan.
ESTERO — Many people live, work and play in Florida because of the water, but as water quality declines, leading business sectors — from tourism to agriculture, from recreation to real estate — suffer regularly from devastating losses.
SARASOTA — Top-level jobs with Sarasota County do not become available often, but one that County Administrator Jonathan Lewis alluded to in his annual evaluation last October is now available.
ENGLEWOOD — The Englewood Community Redevelopment Agency will be asking what vision people have for the beautification of West Dearborn and South McCall Road.
WEST VILLAGES — Fathers and sons sporting Atlanta Braves attire dotted CoolToday Park Saturday morning, excited to see the team’s new spring training stadium. Among them were Michael Mathis and his 5-year-old son Andruw, who was named after Atlanta Braves outfielder Andruw Jones.
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WEST VILLAGES — For North Port City Commissioner Jill Luke, the opening of CoolToday Park is emotional.
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WEST VILLAGES — The Atlanta Braves will host a free open house today at CoolToday Park.
ENGLEWOOD — Business owners and employees danced, clapped, hollered and took a stroll up the red carpet after learning they were named the Best of Englewood by their customers.
NORTH PORT — City officials outlined their plans for the widening of Price Boulevard at a public hearing Thursday night and received an earful of comments from residents in return.
ENGLEWOOD — The Pioneer Days Committee is now accepting theme submissions for this year's Pioneer Days celebration.
SARASOTA — A homeless man who was booked into the Sarasota County jail on a misdemeanor charge in 2015 is now suing Sheriff Tom Knight and two of his deputies for an alleged use of excessive force against him.
Englewood’s beautiful West Dearborn Street comes to life with stunning original artwork and live music when The Rotary Club of Englewood presents the 38th Annual Spring Fine Arts Festival next weekend, March 30-31.
VENICE — For the first time in a very long time, two vacant homes are ready for families at risk of homelessness to move into in Charlotte County.
The Kiwanis Park Playground is open again, and the two owlets recently born there are safely up in the trees with their mother.
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SARASOTA — Jessica Winkler’s trial was set for April 8, but instead she plead guilty this week to second-degree murder in killing her transgender wife.
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ENGLEWOOD — For someone who is at Englewood Beach most every day, Friday morning proved to be a bit of a shocker to Mark Timchula.
ENGLEWOOD — The Englewood Community Redevelopment Agency will be asking what vision people have for the beautification of West Dearborn and South McCall Road.
WEST VILLAGES — Fathers and sons sporting Atlanta Braves attire dotted CoolToday Park Saturday morning, excited to see the team’s new spring training stadium. Among them were Michael Mathis and his 5-year-old son Andruw, who was named after Atlanta Braves outfielder Andruw Jones.
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WEST VILLAGES — For North Port City Commissioner Jill Luke, the opening of CoolToday Park is emotional.
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A newspaper is made up of many parts. Our paper appeals to a lot of people for hundreds of reasons.
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WEST VILLAGES — The Atlanta Braves will host a free open house today at CoolToday Park.
ENGLEWOOD — Business owners and employees danced, clapped, hollered and took a stroll up the red carpet after learning they were named the Best of Englewood by their customers.
NORTH PORT — City officials outlined their plans for the widening of Price Boulevard at a public hearing Thursday night and received an earful of comments from residents in return.
ENGLEWOOD — The Pioneer Days Committee is now accepting theme submissions for this year's Pioneer Days celebration.
SARASOTA — A homeless man who was booked into the Sarasota County jail on a misdemeanor charge in 2015 is now suing Sheriff Tom Knight and two of his deputies for an alleged use of excessive force against him.
Englewood’s beautiful West Dearborn Street comes to life with stunning original artwork and live music when The Rotary Club of Englewood presents the 38th Annual Spring Fine Arts Festival next weekend, March 30-31.
VENICE — For the first time in a very long time, two vacant homes are ready for families at risk of homelessness to move into in Charlotte County.
The Kiwanis Park Playground is open again, and the two owlets recently born there are safely up in the trees with their mother.
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SARASOTA — Jessica Winkler’s trial was set for April 8, but instead she plead guilty this week to second-degree murder in killing her transgender wife.
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ENGLEWOOD — For someone who is at Englewood Beach most every day, Friday morning proved to be a bit of a shocker to Mark Timchula.
Construction will begin soon on the new sewer system in El Jobean, although the county does not have all the property owner agreements needed to lay down pipes.
ENGLEWOOD — Dave Wertman was shocked to learn a 9-year-old attempted suicide.
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ENGLEWOOD — Mac Horton’s service to the Englewood community and Charlotte County will not be forgotten.
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Sarasota County arrested fewer people in 2018 than in 2017, according to a report issued by County Sheriff Tom Knight on Thursday.
Some big shoes are about to be filled.
PUNTA GORDA — Vice Mayor Lynne Matthews gave the city a lot to think about on Buckley’s Pass at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, despite the project not being listed on the agenda.
