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From WFLA, ABC7 WWSB and Gulfshore Business, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
WFLANov. 6
Sarasota cierra temporada de anidación 2026 con casi 5,000 nidos de tortugas marinas, on WFLALa temporada de anidación de tortugas marinas llegó a su fin en Sarasota County con 4,928 nidos documentados entre Longboat Key y Venice. La mayoría correspondió a tortugas caguama, aunque también se registraron casi 200 nidos de tortuga verde.
Gulfshore BusinessNov. 5
Punta Gorda’s new council member targets downtown revival, on Gulfshore BusinessGary Butler, new District 4 Council member, prioritizes revitalizing Punta Gorda’s downtown focusing on the long-vacant City Marketplace lot to boost economic vitality and commercial growth.
Gulfshore BusinessNov. 5
Charlotte County sheriff warns of $47M budget loss from tax cuts, on Gulfshore BusinessCharlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell warned that voter-approved Amendment 3 could slash his department’s funding by $26 million in 2028 and $47 million in 2029, risking cuts in personnel and
In brief
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Sea turtlesMote Marine Laboratory recorded 4,928 sea turtle nests along 35 miles of Sarasota County coastline, from Longboat Key to Venice, in 2026.
Mote Marine Laboratory recorded 4,928 sea turtle nests along 35 miles of Sarasota County coastline, from Longboat Key to Venice, in 2026. That includes more than 4,700 loggerhead nests and 196 green sea turtle nests.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WUSF
ParadeThe Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce says its 48th annual Christmas Parade will take place Sat., Dec.
The Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce says its 48th annual Christmas Parade will take place Sat., Dec. 12. This year's theme is "Sleigh Bells & Seashells."
News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Florida Weekly