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	Snook Haven of Venice to close The sign at Snook Haven in Venice says it's been there for more than 60 years. Well, for the first time the restaurant will be closing for an extended period of time. Video 1 comment
	Widening of final section of North Port's 'main street' approved The largest city in Sarasota County has finally approved the deal to finish one of its largest roads. Monday, North Port city commissioners voted 4-1 to take a $10 million loan to finish Sumter Boulevard. Video
	Passenger dies after falling out of truck and getting run over CHARLOTTE COUNTY - A Punta Gorda man died early Tuesday morning after Troopers say he was run over by the truck in which he was a passenger.
	Charlotte County man booked into jail for 30th time A Charlotte County man is being held in jail on drug charges, his 30th booking since 2001. 1 comment
	Crash slows traffic on I-75 in Venice area SARASOTA COUNTY - A vehicle crash Monday morning shut down traffic on I-75 near Jacaranda Blvd.
	Elderly man murdered, buried in backyard Deputies have charged 47-year-old Juan Reyes with First Degree Murder after they say he murdered an elderly man and buried him in a shallow grave beside his residence. Video
	North Port cuts fees, wants everyone to know North Port city leaders have voted to drastically cut impact fees. Now using a marketing blitz to tell the world. Video
	Venice says rats and raccoons to blame for beach closures Rats and raccoons, and what they leave behind, are now being blamed for the handful of beach closures found in Venice in the past year.
	Authorities warn of active alligators during drought CHARLOTTE COUNTY - The combination of an extreme dry season and alligator mating season has the Sheriff's Office warning Suncoast residents to be alert for increased alligator activity. 2 comments
	3 Port Charlotte teens charged with burglary and arson PORT CHARLOTTE - Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested three juveniles charging them with burglary and arson to an unoccupied home.