The 50 stars were the same, as were those 13 stripes.
Families of Sarasota County Public School students were asked to take a brief survey this week in regard to schools reopening.
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Pizza remains America’s, Florida’s — in fact, most U.S. states’ — favorite comfort food, according to a 1,000-voice 2020 survey by Treadmill Reviews.
NORTH PORT — Welcome to the new rules of conduct and social distancing at City Hall.
Englewood Community Hospital and Fawcett Memorial Hospital are implementing a new visitor policy beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, July 3 as a resul…
NORTH PORT — Customers accused James Willis of stealing their dreams.
To all the members of Englewood Authors and other friends of Doris Russell, I am sorry to announce that Doris passed away on June 19 after a b…
SARASOTA — It never hit Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight until the end of his budget presentation Wednesday when county commissioners began …
ENGLEWOOD — A large chunk of coral shattered the back windshield of a patrol car Wednesday night, and deputies want to know who did it.
ENGLEWOOD — With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, many people still have questions.
NORTH PORT — North Port’s mayor could face possible censure or civil penalties if it’s found that she violated codes of conduct and state stat…
Here are the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) statistics available for Florida and our area counties, as of 11:30 a.m. July 1. The next update w…
In-person graduation may happen, after all, for South County high schools, thanks to the help of volunteers and a school board member.
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The Florida Department of Health has added a day of drive-thru testing for COVID-19 for Thursday at Heron Creek Middle School, 6501 W. Price B…
SARASOTA — All Faiths Food Bank is receiving more grants and support to help through COVID-19.
The Heron Creek Community Foundation, now in its 10th year, continues with its mission to “improve the quality of life within the local commun…
SARASOTA — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has launched a campaign as the nation talks about police reform.
Living in Florida, we know it is hurricane season. We are constantly reminded, and rightfully so, that we should have a plan for our families.
VENICE — Officials with Venice Historical Resources are preparing for the reopening of some historic Venice sites in the next few weeks.
VENICE — Representatives of the Sarasota Scullers didn’t get City Council approval of the third annual Battle of the Bridges rowing regatta on…
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At an area home, deputies found a child covered in bug bites wearing a diaper overflowing with urine.
NOKOMIS — Madeline Smith, 18, leaves in the next week for the United States Naval Academy for Plebe Summer.
WELLEN PARK — State College of Florida-Venice and its other campuses will be hosting Admission Express events in July.
OSPREY — A virtual exhibit will be a part of a Summer Photo Contest by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast.
SARASOTA — For all the worries nationwide about budget shortfalls at state and local levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarasota County’s bu…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association issued updated safety and operating guidance after the Florida Department of Heal…