VENICE — A proposed large-scale development east of Interstate 75 where a full interchange with State Road 681 is planned received the unanimous approval of the Sarasota County Commission. Palmer Ranch East, to be developed on 2,351 acres, includes up to ... See more
VENICE — A third alleged participant in a home invasion robbery on Laurel Road East on Sept. 23 has been arrested by the Venice Police Department. VPD announced the arrest of Frankie Bartolo Mercado Jr., 43, of Cape Coral, in a news release Wednesday. Acc... See more
VENICE — A program of big rent increases for T-hangars and tie-downs at the Venice Municipal Airport received a cool reception from lease holders and some City Council members Tuesday, even though there’s general agreement that higher fees are in order. I... See more
VENICE — The newest member of the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota family was introduced Saturday: Dorothy. Dorothy doesn’t have a last name, because she’s a weather station. She made her official debut on a slightly cooler morning during Nation... See more
VENICE — Two men are being held in the Sarasota County Jail on multiple charges related to a home invasion off Laurel Road East on Wednesday night. Justin Anthony Mitchell, 34, is charged with home invasion robbery with a weapon, inflicting bodily harm or... See more
