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A fugitive wanted in Charlotte County for more than three years has been captured in Oregon after evading law enforcement across multiple states. Steven Charles Whitney, born March 16, 1978, […]

Photo: Englewood Area Fire Control District
A garage fire on Fairway Drive prompted a joint response from the Englewood Area Fire Control District and Charlotte County Fire and EMS on Monday afternoon, December 8. Fire crews […]
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will open its new Mote Science Education Aquarium on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. The 146,000-square-foot facility spans 12 acres […]
Andrea and Kim are spotlighting a local gem! The Suncoast Humane Society’s Englewood Thrift Store, where 43% of the revenue goes directly to vulnerable animals in our community.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — The Charlotte County and Lee County commissions will meet January 5 to begin a formal conflict resolution process over a controversial Lee County […]
Sarasota County School Board Chair Tim Enos announced today he will resign effective August 24, 2025, to return as Chief of Police for the district. A veteran in school safety, […]
Eight candidates are vying for two open seats on the Sarasota County Planning Commission, a volunteer board that advises the County Commission on development, growth and land use. Planning Commissioners […]
The Sarasota County School Board on October 7 discussed a plan to convert underutilized Wilkinson Elementary into a specialized STEAM academy and teacher training center as part of a major […]
The City of Sarasota, in partnership with the Sarasota Patriotic Observance Committee, will host its annual Veterans Day parade at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, in downtown Sarasota. This year’s […]
SARASOTA COUNTY – The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) looks forward to welcoming, educating and connecting with the community by continuing monthly fire station open houses in 2026. The free, […]

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget includes a plan to transfer the University of South Florida’s Sarasota Manatee campus to New College of Florida, reviving a proposal that drew opposition […]
Nonprofit developers, for-profit developers, Sarasota County public entities, public housing authorities and nonprofit organizations in Sarasota County can now apply for the Resilient SRQ Multifamily Affordable Housing Program. The application […]
The Sarasota County Fire Department has introduced handheld Point of Care Ultrasounds into service, giving paramedics access to lifesaving imaging in the field. The Butterfly iQ3 ultrasound system connects probes […]
New year, Fresh Paint! Burst of Colors Painting Services is your trusted hometown painter with over 35 years of experience. Interiors and exteriors, driveways and decks… they do it all, […]
Sarasota and Charlotte counties announced government office and service closures for Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. In Sarasota County, most government offices will be closed, including libraries […]
Lee County has started issuing parking permits under its new Boca Grande parking ordinance, even as Charlotte County continues to challenge the changes it says limit fair access to island […]

