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NOKOMIS — The third Venice-area Wawa Gas Station and Convenience store opens at 102 N. Tamiami Trail in Nokomis on Thursday, Oct. 17.
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VENICE — Daus Capital unveiled a new, smaller proposed Four Points Sheraton on Tamiami Trail in Venice, but it didn’t pass muster with the city Planning Commission.
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VENICE — Authorities are urging people to check on caregivers after three elderly people died — and another attempted suicide — in Sarasota County on Monday and Tuesday.
SARASOTA — If you’re among the nearly 500,000 Floridians with a suspended driver license, Operation Green Light may be for you.
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VENICE — As the area continues to grow, the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce estimates more than 35,000 people depend upon the success of local businesses.
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NOKOMIS — A man’s body was pulled from a waterway just south of Albee Road West bridge on Sunday night, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
VENICE — Although some early birds have arrived, Snowbird Season officially begins this weekend with an event sponsored by Womens Sertoma of Venice.
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VENICE - Around 50 people protested Monday afternoon in front of Venice City Hall in opposition to negative campaign mailers they'd received.
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VENICE — City of Venice workers installed a kaleidoscope sculpture in Centennial Park adjacent to the Intergenerational Fountain on Thursday morning.
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SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School Board will consider a resolution against school shootings Tuesday.
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NORTH PORT — When the shots rang out on Lady Slipper Avenue early Saturday, it rocked a quiet, peaceful neighborhood.
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VENICE — Residents are being reminded that, when coming in contact with runaway children, don't hesitate to contact authorities.
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VENICE — The Wildlife Center of Venice is celebrating its 15 years of existence with an upscale experience.
VENICE - Residents of Venice are gathering together Monday afternoon to argue against the use of what's being deemed "dark money" in city elections.
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FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA — There is a benefit to piloting in relief supplies to disaster areas.
WEST VILLAGES — IslandWalk CERT has received its neighborhood grant.
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NORTH PORT - North Port Police Department reported early Monday that a missing child was located in Venice.
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VENICE — Registered nurse Carole Beauchamp has been named chief quality officer at Venice Regional Bayfront Health.
SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School District has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report.
North Port Police is not releasing the names of the two people involved in a murder/suicide, citing Marsy’s Law to protect the anonymity of victims, according to city spokesperson Josh Taylor.
