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Florida’s 2nd Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday of 2024 Dates: August 24 – September 6

Friday, August 23

Florida holds a sales tax holiday for hurricane preparedness supplies to help residents prepare for hurricane season. During this period, certain items related to hurricane preparedness can be purchased without paying the state’s sales tax.Products Exempt from Sales Taxes (Aug. 24 – Sept. 6)... Read More.

The 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays Saturday August 26 through Friday, September 8.

Wednesday, August 23

This year House Bill 7063, the largest tax relief package in Florida’s history was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 25th.This tax relief package included the 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which provides residents with the opportunity to purchase qualifying... Read More.

Farm Share Food Distribution Set For August 19th

Saturday, August 12

There will be a food distribution event on August 19th at the Turner Agri-Civic Center. State Representative Spencer Roach, Farm Share, and DeSoto County Administration have arranged the dive-thru event. It starts at 9 AM. Volunteers needed! For more information call 239-656-7790.

Florida Python Challenge Begins August 4, 2023

Wednesday, August 2

Florida Python ChallengeThe Florida Everglades is an extraordinary ecosystem unlike any other in the world! It is home to a variety of rare and unique wildlife including a diversity of native birds, mammals, fish and reptiles.However, some reptiles, like the invasive Read More.

Farm Share Food Distribution Event On August 19th At The Turner Agri-Civic Center.

Wednesday, July 26

There will be a food distribution event on August 19th at the Turner Agri-Civic Center. State Representative Spencer Roach, Farm Share, and DeSoto County Administration have arranged the dive-thru event. It starts at 9 AM. Volunteers needed! If you'd like to help call, 863-993-4800.Farm... Read More.

DCSP To Host Bicycle Rodeo August 5th

Monday, August 1

DeSoto County’s Sheriff Potter presents the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office’s Bicycle Rodeo on August 5, 2022, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Turner Center. This event is geared toward elementary school-aged children to assist in learning basic bicycle skills and safe riding... Read More.

2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday –July 25, 2022 Through August 7, 2022.

Monday, July 25

2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday –July 25, 2022 Through August 7, 2022.This sales tax holiday begins on Monday, July 25, 2022, and ends on Sunday, August 7, 2022. During the sales tax holiday period, tax is not due on the retail sale of:• Clothing,... Read More.

DEPUTIES CLEARED IN AUGUST SARASOTA SHOOTING

Wednesday, September 8

THE STATE ATTORNEY’S OFFICE HAS RULED THAT THE SIX OFFICERS THAT FIRED UPON A MAN AT A BUSY SARASOTA INTERSECTION LAST MONTH WERE JUSTIFIED IN USING DEADLY FORCE. ALSO, AN INTERNAL REVIEW HAS FOUND THAT SEARGANT JACK BLESSEE AND DEPUTIES GABE ECKERT, BRIAN BIEGEL,... Read More.

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Florida’s 2nd Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday of 2024 Dates: August 24 – September 6

The 2023 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays Saturday August 26 through Friday, September 8.

Florida Python Challenge Begins August 4, 2023

DCSP To Host Bicycle Rodeo August 5th

2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday –July 25, 2022 Through August 7, 2022.

DEPUTIES CLEARED IN AUGUST SARASOTA SHOOTING

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