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NORTH PORT — During Sarasota County Schools’ third community meeting of the year, questions swirled around the latest charter school program expanded by the state, “Schools of Hope.”

Each year, the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce undertakes a thoughtful and collaborative process to develop our legislative priorities designed to champion the needs of our business community and support the long-term vitality of our area.

Sarasota County will soon begin removing 42 black olive trees along West Dearborn Street in Englewood, citing storm damage, safety hazards, and high maintenance costs. Thirty-six of the trees are located on the west side of the street, and six are located on the south side. The black olives were planted in 2022 as...

VENICE — After moving to Venice to live out their dreams, a family is living a nightmare after their son had to undergo emergency brain surgery.

In Venice, Florida, there’s a retail wonderland where thirty-five dollars can transform from coffee-and-lunch money into a complete wardrobe or a treasure trove of vintage collectibles. Welcome to the Goodwill Retail Store & Donation Center on Rialto Boulevard. This isn’t just any secondhand shop tucked between palm...

Florida plans to open two more immigrant detention centers, including one in the Panhandle. Faith and community groups in Sarasota are holding weekly prayer vigils to peacefully protest the facilities. Organizers say they want access to provide spiritual care to detained immigrants. What we know:. Florida is rapidly...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was recently released, highlighting those who died from drug overdoses from January to July 2024. Among the majority of drugs brought up in the report, such as fentanyl and heroin, most show a decrease in deaths...

Parent company Air Methods has relocated one of its Bayflite helicopters to Venice Municipal Airport.

A popular Mexican restaurant is set to make its debut in Manatee County. Qdoba Mexican Eats signed a lease at the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping plaza off State Road 64 near Interstate 75. It’s the first Qdoba restaurant in Manatee County. An opening date has not been announced. The restaurant’s menu...

Citing multiple public safety concerns with its social media platforms, the Sarasota Police Department has disabled the comments section on its Facebook and Instagram pages. Reasons for the change the SPD published on its platforms include:. An increase in span and harmful links posted by bot accounts that can...