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Invitations to participate in the 2020 Census Coming to Mailboxes

Wednesday, March 11

MARCH 11, 2020 — Ninety-five percent or about 143 million households in the country will receive an initial invitation to respond to the 2020 Census in their mailboxes between March 12 and 20. The U.S. Census Bureau released informational copies today of the invitations,... Read More.

Spring forward’ and replace batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios Sunday

Wednesday, March 4

March 4, 2020'Spring forward' and replace batteries in smoke alarms and weather radios Sunday SARASOTA COUNTY - Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, and Sarasota County Emergency Services personnel are reminding the public that it's a good time to take precautions that could help protect homes... Read More.

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Fatal Shooting Investigation

Monday, January 27

UPDATE: 1/26/2020 Two have been arrested in the fatal shooting incident at Over the Bridge.KEVENS LAGUERRE charged with SECOND-DEGREE MURDERKYRSHA TAYLOR charged with ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACTMore information regarding these arrests will be forthcoming. Detectives are still seeking information surrounding the incident. If you... Read More.

City of Venice Open Data Hub is live

Tuesday, January 21

The Open Data Hub for the City of Venice is now live!The Discover Venice Florida - Open Data Hub is a public accessible website for City GIS personnel and their departments to share data, maps and documents. On this site, there are Categories for... Read More.

Sport Court Resurfacing Feb. 10 through March 31

Tuesday, January 21

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2019) – Multiple Charlotte County parks will be undergoing sport court resurfacing from Feb. 10 through March 31. Sport court amenities will be closed during this time. The parks being resurfaced are: Bissett Park basketball and tennis courts, 12455 Path... Read More.

FDC Secretary Mark S. Inch Applauds Governor DeSantis’ Support of FDC’s Public Safety Mission, Following the State of the State Address

Tuesday, January 14

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the State of the State address, setting the framework for transformational changes to improve the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC). “In the year since he took office, Governor DeSantis has provided unparalleled support of our agency and... Read More.

Sexual Battery UPDATE

Saturday, January 11

UPDATE: Earlier this week the North Port Police Department was called for a report of a Sexual Battery on a 15-yr-old victim. We subsequently sent information out to help spread the word and obtain leads. After an extensive investigation and a multitude of interviews, we have... Read More.

Landscape Gardening Series Begins Jan. 23

Friday, January 10

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2020) – The annual Landscape Gardening Series sponsored by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Charlotte County Master Gardeners will begin Jan. 23. Six sessions will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. on consecutive Thursdays at Port Charlotte Beach Park, 4500 Harbor... Read More.

Sarasota Police Detectives Asking for Information in December Homicide

Friday, January 10

Detectives with the Sarasota Police Department are asking for any information from the public in connection to a suspicious death turned homicide investigation.The death happened on December 28, 2019 at about 9 p.m., in the 1800 block of 22nd Street, Sarasota. Officers responded to... Read More.

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies

Wednesday, January 8

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2020) – The Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: Agriculture & Natural Resources Advisory Committee is searching for a Charlotte County resident as a representative of Commodity Production. The term is effective immediately upon approval... Read More.