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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.

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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.

Mexican cartel massacre: 9 Americans, including 6 children from Mormon offshoot murdered

Tuesday, November 5

At least six children and three women living in a faith-based community of U.S. citizens in Mexico were shot to death Monday in the northern part of the country, and six more children were wounded and one missing after their convoy came under fire during a brazen daylight... Read More.

Second-ever interstellar object discovered in our solar system confirmed and named

Friday, October 4

A rare object entered our solar system last month and now astronomers have confirmed it is the second interstellar comet ever detected. It was given the name "2I/Borisov" on Tuesday, but researchers have no idea where it came from.On August 30, Ukrainian amateur... Read More.

Why the “transcript” of Trump’s Ukraine call isn’t a complete transcript

Friday, October 4

What's being called a transcript of the controversial phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky isn't really a full transcript. And it's not clear if a complete one even exists.The White House acknowledged that the five-page "unredacted" memo released Wednesday is... Read More.

More than 20 organizations ask judge to block indefinite detainment of migrant children

Friday, October 4

A legal brief filed Friday by more than 20 organizations, including prominent medical associations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, argues a federal regulation that would allow the indefinite detainment of migrant kids is "contrary to the best interests of children."The nonprofits and... Read More.

How to help communities affected by Hurricane Dorian

Friday, October 4

The International Red Cross believes as many as 13,000 homes have been severely damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Dorian. Because it's hard to get in touch with people on the ground, those numbers are just estimates. The storm, which was stationary over Grand Bahama... Read More.

Princess Charlotte arrives for her first day of school with Prince George, William and Kate

Friday, October 4

It's back to school for Britain's royal family, and this year marks Princess Charlotte's very first day. The 4-year-old arrived at Thomas's Battersea in London Thursday morning with her family.Charlotte, fourth in line to the throne, had older brother Prince George, 6, as... Read More.