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PREP FOOTBALL: Venice stays undefeated after dismantling Lehigh
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (471+ words) Venice defenders make quick work of a Lehigh runner trying to advance during Thursday night's home game in Venice. Venice running back Dorien Irving-Jones scores a rushing touchdown for the Indians during Thursday night's home game against Lehigh Senior High…...
THE SCENE | New third places: Charlotte’s coffee/kava combos
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1059+ words) Downtown Kava will soon celebrate five years in Punta Gorda and has signed on for five more. Ryan and Sarah Desrosiers offer something for everyone at Downtown Kava. Downtown Kava’s Tropical Vacay dirty soda is like Disney Dole Whip on…...
PREP FOOTBALL: Week 4 offers another slate of big games
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (1570+ words) Port Charlotte defender Caleb Flaherty (7) recovers a fumble against The First Academy on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Port Charlotte High School. Shane Scott (10) is off to the races as he blows past the DeSoto defense for a long touchdown run after…...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Venice breaks losing streak with sweep of Braden River
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (547+ words) The Venice volleyball team celebrates a point during Tuesday's match against Braden River in Bradenton. BRADENTON — After back-to-back losses, Venice got back to its winning ways on Tuesday on the road against Braden River. Coming into the matchup with the…...
THE SCENE | More pizzas of the pie: North Port is epizzenter
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (1029+ words) John Taylor at Piesano’s with children Nico, Bella and Carmine. Alta Pizzeria will bring New York-style pizza and Italian food to Englewood’s Palm Plaza in September. Piesano’s is the latest pizza sensation to fill the space under North Port’s big,…...
NORTH PORT: Imagine School ribbon cutting set
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (308+ words) The new Imagine School is taking shape. The new school will be on a site that is around 20 acres. Imagine lower and upper campus students helped school faculty and others ceremonially “break ground” in Oct. 2025. NORTH PORT — The new Imagine…...
Parking project to improve parking near Anna Maria Oyster Bar underway
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (273+ words) Some people park on the swales outside of the busy businesses, damaging them. NORTH PORT — Parking improvements are underway near Anna Maria Oyster Bar restaurant in North Port. The eatery at 14132 S. Tamiami Trail is next to North Port Moose…...
PREP FOOTBALL: Lemon Bay moves up in area rankings
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (921+ words) Senior Eli Humphrey (1) looks for room to run in the Lake Placid defense. Port Charlotte running back Bruce Blanden (0) runs up the middle against The First Academy (2)on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Port Charlotte High School. Prep football in the Sun…...
Land near Peace River preserved for ranching | News
1+ week, 1+ day ago (366+ words) Florida Conservation Group facilitated the preservation of 660-acre Ludwig property in the Peace River Watershed through Florida’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. ONA — A 660-acre working ranch in Hardee County is now permanently conserved, protecting water resources, critical wildlife habitat…...
Sarasota County School Board member called report leak a crime. Experts disagree | News
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1006+ words) Sarasota County School Board member Tom Edwards speaks during a May 2026 board workshop. Edwards has called for a criminal investigation into the leak of a report critical of the district’s handling of misconduct complaints. SARASOTA — When Sarasota County School Board…...