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Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

Path to citizenship a challenging one

Path to citizenship a challenging one

Hours extended at Venice and North Port food pantries

Hours extended at Venice and North Port food pantries

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Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Steube is today

Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Steube is today

Patterson Foundation helps with COVID-19 fight

FDLE arrests Port Charlotte man for sending mass killing threats

Latest COVID-19 Stats -- For Here & Florida

Sarasota County superintendent search will continue, but not now

Easter Bunny adapts to COVID-19, North Port families hop aboard

Coronavirus

Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Steube is today

Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Steube is today

NYC virus deaths exceed 4,000, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

Latest COVID-19 Stats -- For Here & Florida

Symphony postpones Pops and Fireworks

Pressure builds to make Florida's jobless claims retroactive

A stock rally fizzles out on Wall Street; oil prices plunge

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Pressure builds to make Florida's jobless claims retroactive

Pressure builds to make Florida's jobless claims retroactive

A stock rally fizzles out on Wall Street; oil prices plunge

One fortunate 90-year-old survived COVID-19, and offers hope

Virus deaths slow in places, British PM's condition worsens

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives

Grocery workers are key during the virus. And they're afraid

New York gets ventilators in China; Trump wants more thanks

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After 39 years, a pioneering female pilot retires

After 39 years, a pioneering female pilot retires

Patterson Foundation helps with COVID-19 fight

Wit and warmth light James McBride’s ‘Deacon King Kong’

Beloved 'Schitt's Creek' ending at its peak tonight

Senior Friendship Center offers list of resources

8 at-home activities that don't involve TV or books

Sun Preps

Which area youngsters will be the next area stars?

Which area youngsters will be the next area stars?

Four Manatee County football coaches punished for recruiting

Five essential questions before we bring prep sports back

Indians wish Deans a 'Happy Birthday'

Sun Preps All-Area Wrestling teams

High school sports postponed through May 3, additional eligibility being considered

Go!

Asolo to stream 'Into the Breeches' online

Asolo to stream 'Into the Breeches' online

'Modern Family' cast shares memories as series finale nears

Music never dies: "Bolero" busts out of coronavirus lockdown

For Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, the show must go on(line)

New phone-only Quibi aims for bite of digital entertainment

Christopher Cross, Duran Duran’s John Taylor are latest musicians to test positive for COVID-19

Waterline

Why are you that color? The strange case of the dark phase tiger swallowtail

Why are you that color? The strange case of the dark phase tiger swallowtail

The caged outdoorsman

Birding the Celery Fields

Fish if you can: Springtime action is just getting good

No ballgames? I'll go fishing

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Sports: Local, State, National

Breaking down the Rays: Second base

Breaking down the Rays: Second base

Bucs new uniform goes for a more classic look

Could the Rays, others be playing in Arizona?

Breaking down the Rays: First base

Brady, Watt among unanimous picks for All-Decade Team

British canceled, Masters to November in major rescheduling

Elections

Pandemic politics: Wisconsin voting underway despite virus

Pandemic politics: Wisconsin voting underway despite virus

Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

Joe Biden's inner circle: No longer a boys club

Biden rejects April debate as Sanders says he wants a face-off

Primary purgatory with no 12th Democratic debate on horizon

Joe Biden found his footing — then coronavirus changed everything

Stock Market

Business

COLUMN: North Port chamber sets virtual Lunch & Learn seminar

COLUMN: North Port chamber sets virtual Lunch & Learn seminar

COLUMN: Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce remains strong and active

COLUMN: Coronavirus scams proliferating

Businesses requested to take coronavirus survey

Apply now for Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

COLUMN: North Port Chamber events are canceled

Police Beat

Police Beat for April 8, 2020

Police Beat for April 7, 2020

Police Beat for April 6, 2020

Police Beat for April 4, 2020

Police Beat for April 3, 2020

Former North Port man faces child porn charges

Police Beat for April 1, 2020

Police Beat for March, 31, 2020

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Feeling Fit

What goes on inside our bodies comes from inherited traits

Comics aren’t just for fun — they can help prevent teen depression too

For seniors, isolation changes life in varied, nuanced ways

Virtual volunteers offer help to strangers amid virus stress

Going stir crazy? Then train like an astronaut, mimic space

Couples in quarantine: Stress, anxiety, fear of the unknown

Perspectives

COLUMN: Pineapples are top selection for easy-to-grow backyard fruit

COLUMN: Pineapples are top selection for easy-to-grow backyard fruit

LETTER: Thiessen's racist column was off base

LETTER: Trump has rallied the people to solve problem

LETTER: The rich just got richer in the stimulus deal

LETTER: Things we worship gone. Pray to God

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Multimedia

Happy birthday, Addi French! Amazing gift for 7-year-old North Porter, who doesn't like a parade?

Happy birthday, Addi French! Amazing gift for 7-year-old North Porter, who doesn't like a parade?

Before & After -- Coronavirus crackdown

Before & After -- Coronavirus crackdown

Colorful Way to Fight Cancer

Colorful Way to Fight Cancer

Venice Art Classic brings out thousands

Venice Art Classic brings out thousands

North Port High students go international

North Port High students go international

Divas throw '80s masquerade ball

Divas throw '80s masquerade ball

Fun at the San Pedro Festival

Fun at the San Pedro Festival

'A Little Night Music'

'A Little Night Music'

Education

Education

Meal pick up moves to once a week

Application extended for Achieva Credit Union scholarship contest

How did the first week of online learning go?

The Bishop leads the way in virtual visaiting

Coming soon to the Venice Museum - we hope

Sarasota School Board to hold April 7 meeting virtually

Religion

Catholic Bishop suspends liturgial events

Catholic Bishop suspends liturgial events

A spiritual experience under the stars

Aiden Nisberg celebrates bar mitzvah at JCV

Religion briefs for Feb. 29, 2020

Religion briefs for March 14, 2020

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RELIGION BRIEFS

Community News Briefs

News Briefs for March 27

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COLUMN: Prepare for bad movies at Shannon Staub Library

North Port Briefs for March 12, 2020

North Port sisters build 'Little Free Library' as Girl Scout project

Charlotte news briefs March 8, 2020

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The Salvation Army Family Store

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Military Heritage Museum

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Bacon's Furniture & Design

17701 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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River City Grill

131 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

941-639-9080

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Beechwood Builders

779 Commerce Drive Suite 14, Venice, FL 34292

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Gulfside Mortgage Services

1062 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

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Paradise Grill

1097 North Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275

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Hotel Venezia a Ramada Hotel

425 US Highway 41 Byp N, Venice, FL 34285

941-308-7700

Pelicans and Flamingo's

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Honest Air Conditioning

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Merry Maids

834 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

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Jessups Appliances

1210 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

941-484-9030

Heaven's Best Carpet Cleaning

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Dr Aluminum

502 Riverview Drive South, Nokomis, FL 34275

941-485-1520

Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery & Pizza

750 US 41 Bypass North, Venice, FL 34285

941-786-1300

Golf in Venice

Capri Isles- Calusa Lakes- Waterford

941-468-3462

Rosebuds Steak & Seafood House

2215 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229

941-918-8771

Jacaranda Trace

3600 William Penn Way, Venice, FL 34293

941-408-2050

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