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Sarasota man arrested and charged with two counts of burglary

Wednesday, December 4

Andrew D. Bailey, 28, of Sarasota, has been arrested and is facing two (2) counts of burglary of a structure following two rooftop burglaries in the City of Sarasota between November 29, 2019 and December 1, 2019.On November 29, 2019 at approximately 11:30 a.m.,... Read More.

Avoid Serious Electrical and Fire Hazards Decorating Your Home This Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 4

ARLINGTON, VA. (December 4, 2019) — Electrical safety must be a priority as families decorate for the holidays, according to the Electrical Safety Foundation International. “Decorations account for one-in-four holiday fires,” explains ESFI President Brett Brenner. “Taking simple precautions such as not overloading outlets and... Read More.

Charlotte County Traffic Advisory – Caring Way Closed at Brinson Avenue

Wednesday, December 4

TRAFFIC ADVISORY Caring Way Closed at Brinson Avenue CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2019) – Caring Way will be closed at Brinson Avenue from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6. This closure is required for the contractor to install the new stormwater system... Read More.

Breakfast with Santa returns Dec. 21 to Newtown Estates Park

Wednesday, December 4

Breakfast with Santa returns to Newtown Estates Park SARASOTA COUNTY - Children 12 and under and their families are invited to attend the 15th annual Breakfast with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m Saturday, Dec. 21 at Newtown Estates Park. Hosted by Sarasota County Parks, Recreation... Read More.

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Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Wins Gold at Flagler Awards

Wednesday, November 27

PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2019) – Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau was presented with the prestigious Henry Award this week, the highest honor in the Creativity in Public Relations category, presented by VISIT FLORIDA at the Flagler Awards. The awards... Read More.

Thanksgiving Holiday – District Offices Closed

Wednesday, November 27

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Administrative and District Offices will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The offices will reopen on Monday, December 2, for normal scheduled hours. There will be no change in County Jail visitation... Read More.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade is 12/7

Wednesday, November 27

The 31th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade sets sail on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats get underway at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all boaters are invited to join in the fun. The parade starts just north of the Albee Road... Read More.

PGD Awarded $6 Million Federal Grant

Saturday, November 23

PUNTA GORDA, FL (Nov. 22, 2019) – The Charlotte County Airport Authority will be receiving $6 million in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for construction of a new general aviation (GA) apron on the north side of the Punta Gorda Airport... Read More.

Duo Arrested For Armed Robbery

Saturday, November 23

NEWS RELEASE 19-190 - NOVEMBER 22, 2019 Richardson, Trentin Redmon, Shyanne The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people in connection with an armed robbery that occurred early Monday morning in Osprey.Deputies responded to a retail store in the 13000 block of S. Tamiami Trail in... Read More.

Sarasota County closures and events for Veterans Day

Tuesday, November 5

SARASOTA COUNTY - All Sarasota County government offices including libraries, recreation centers and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.Operating on a regular schedule:Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus service, including paratransit service and the... Read More.