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Saturday, May 2, 2026

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SCSO Participating in Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office participated in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on April 17, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics Florida.

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Wings and Whistles: Venice High School Band Boosters Host Annual Fundraiser

Venice High School Band Boosters are hosting their annual "Wings and Whistles" fundraiser this Saturday, April 12, 2026, at the school cafeteria to support the band program.

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Offshore Fishing: A Thrilling Adventure on the High Seas

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SCSO Participating in Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics

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Local Hunters Share Tips for Successful Turkey Season

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Local Tech Experts Share Top iPhone Repair Issues Facing Venice Residents

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Health & Wellness

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Local Wellness Practitioners Highlight Benefits of Combined Chiropractic and Massage Care

Local wellness practitioners in Venice are highlighting the synergistic benefits of combining massage therapy with chiropractic care for enhanced pain relief and improved well-being.

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Relieve Back Pain Naturally With Spinal Decompression Therapy

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Is Spinal Decompression Therapy the Right Herniated Disc Treatment for You?

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Local Health Professionals Offer Relief for Neuromuscular Pain

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Finding Drug-Free Solutions for Low Back Pain with Chiropractic Care

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill Monday granting Florida power to designate domestic and foreign terrorist organizations, backing his prior order targeting CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood. The measure, inked at USF Tampa, imposes felonies for material support and bars state funds to linked entities. Critics decry due process risks and free speech threats as the law eyes July 1 rollout.

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Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder

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DeSantis Signs 6 Florida Bills, Some Effective Immediately

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DeSantis Signs Florida Law to Designate Domestic Terror Groups

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JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom

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National

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L.A. Gas Nears $9: $100 Fill-Ups Force Riders to Rails

Los Angeles drivers are shelling out over $100 to fill their tanks as gas prices flirt with $9 a gallon, the highest in the nation. Frustrated commuters are ditching cars for crowded public transit, slashing household budgets amid California's relentless fuel crisis. 'I just pray to God,' one motorist lamented, staring at the pump.[1]

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