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List of Charlotte County, Florida, Restaurants With Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 71 restaurants in Charlotte County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 54 establishments passed on their first visit.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d
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Charlotte County picks site for new South County Annex

Charlotte County commissioners on Nov. 10 unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a new South County Annex in Punta Gorda, selecting a county-owned property on East Grace Street as the preferred location. The project, designated a Tier 1 priority, will be funded through the county’s 2020 1% Local Option Sales...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d
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71-year-old driver dies in crash with semitrailer on University Parkway in Sarasota

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 71-year-old Sarasota man died and a 71-year-old Sarasota woman was critically injured when a Chevrolet Equinox struck the rear of a semitrailer on University Parkway approaching Medici Court, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Trooper Kenn Watson said the crash happened at about 11:55 a.m....

Sarasota, FL · 11h
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Charlotte County Contractor Gets 7 Years After Scamming Dozens of Hurricane Ian Victims

Brian White was sentenced to seven years in prison followed by 23 years of probation after pleading no contest to fraud charges related to post-Hurricane Ian contracting work. Prosecutors say the scheme affected roughly 40 people in Charlotte County and 25 in Sarasota County. The State Attorney's Office says White...

Charlotte County, FL · 2d
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The Daily Sun

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Firefighters respond to structure fire

PORT CHARLOTTE — A single-story mobile home was engulfed in a blaze at about 1:35 a.m. Friday.

Charlotte County, FL · 9h

The Daily Sun

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Pub walk set to honor Mike Riley

PUNTA GORDA — A pub walk is scheduled in downtown Punta Gorda on Nov. 19 as a tribute to The Boogiemen founder Mike Riley.

Punta Gorda, FL · 21h

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Port Charlotte chase ends at Charleston Cay, driver still on the run

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — A driver remained on the run after a pursuit ended at the Charleston Cay apartment complex Tuesday night. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers first spotted a 2024 Genesis traveling northbound on Interstate 75 with a faulty equipment violation. Troopers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off onto Harbourview Road and turned right onto Charleston Circle.

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d

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Punta Gorda's Dean's South of the Border reopens Nov. 13

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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Pawz-a-Palooza brings next-level dog sports, vendors and food trucks to Punta Gorda

Dogs of all shapes and sizes are showing off their skills in Punta Gorda as Pawz-a-Palooza brings canine athletes, competitions and a whole lot of tail-wagging excitement to Bratty Paws Dog Plex. The event is open to the community and gives visitors a chance to see dogs compete in sports...

Punta Gorda, FL · 14h

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Man rescued 1.5 miles at sea in Gulf

VENICE — A man who became separated from his sailboat on Halloween was found two hours later about 1.5 miles off Venice Beach in the Gulf, clinging to a boat bumper in choppy water just as the sun was setting.

Venice, FL · 1d

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Port Charlotte building with 50 renters faces AC, power issues

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — Renters at Charlotte Commons said they had spent nearly a week without air conditioning and with limited power. People in building seven told WINK News more than 50 people lived in the units and some had no air conditioning and barely enough power to keep the lights on.

Port Charlotte, FL · 2d

Venice Gondolier

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Free turkey dinners set for Englewood, Venice

Turkey dinners with all the trimmings will be provided for free across the region by All Faiths Food Bank as part of its ThankFULL campaign.

Englewood, FL · 13h

WFLA

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VIDEO: North Port officer saves life of baby who stopped breathing

A North Port officer rushed to save the life of a baby who stopped breathing last week.

North Port, FL · 1d

Venice Gondolier

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Cops: Fake doctor busted for hotel fraud

VENICE — A Venice man who is accused of pretending to be a doctor and skipping out on a four-figure hotel bill is free on a $5,000 bond after agreeing to pay for a court-ordered GPS monitor.

Venice, FL · 11h

The Daily Sun

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Woman with machete causes lockdown at Lamarque School

NORTH PORT — School police secured Lamarque Elementary School’s perimeter for about four hours Wednesday due to a nearby disturbance involving a woman with a machete.

North Port, FL · 2d

Bradenton Herald

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The true cost of losing Sarasota Bay's natural infrastructure | Opinion

My family has called Florida home for six generations. When I am out on the water or walking with my family through the wetlands and uplands that remain in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I often find myself recalling how my ancestors saw these same waters and wetlands generations ago. They focused on progress and infrastructure that facilitated development, often at the cost of natural resources. Between 1950 and 1990, Sarasota Bay lost more than 1,800 acres of wetland habitat, approximately 38% of its wetlands, largely due to dredge-and-fill activities associated with coastal development, and we’ve continued to document reductions in natural areas since then. These habitats are the nurseries that support the fish and wildlife that make Sarasota Bay special. They sustain the food web that connects our “coastal corridor” of ecosystems, our fisheries, and the wildlife that draws people to these waters. Habitats need breathing room. Unlike roads, buildings and seawalls, natural shorelines are not static. They are living systems that are shaped by tides, storms and rising water. Their ability to adapt and expand is jeopardized when development surrounds them on one side and rising waters push from the other. Scientists call this process “coastal squeeze.” The result

Manatee County, FL · 1d

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North Port city manager Jerome Fletcher says it's time to move on

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK)—North Port City Manager Jerome Fletcher plans to resign on Nov. 13 after more than five years in the job. Fletcher became North Port's city manager on Oct. 1, 2021. “It just gets exhausting to the point where your reputation is being damaged by people who...

North Port, FL · 1d

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280-Unit Altera Jacaranda Opens in Venice as Southwest Florida Rents Keep Sliding

A new 280-home apartment community has opened its doors in Venice, Florida, welcoming its first residents to five four-story buildings tucked near Jacaranda Boulevard and Interstate 75. Wood Partners announced the grand opening of Altera Jacaranda on Tuesday, positioning the project as part of its push to bring newly built rentals to the region at what the developer calls more attainable price points.

Venice, FL · 11h

Venice Gondolier

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'I don't want to see the bullies win:' Pine View teacher will fight for license

OSPREY — Since September, multiple state officials have called for further investigation into Pine View teacher Liz Ballard, despite Sarasota County Schools finding her innocent of allegations involving two students stemming back years.

Sarasota County, FL · 1d