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09/02/2026

Sarasota County has two programs opening Sept. 1: Purchase Assistance and Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation.

For first-time, low-income homebuyers in Sarasota County, the Purchase Assistance program offers forgivable loans of up to $75,000 to help with down payment, closing costs and gap assistance. Homebuyers must be working with a mortgage lender to be eligible.

For low-income Sarasota County homeowners ready to make necessary repairs, maintenance and accessibility modifications, the Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation program offers forgivable loans of up to $100,000. Purely aesthetic renovations are not eligible for this program.

Awards are given on a first-come, first-approved basis, so make sure you mark your calendar!

Learn more and see if you qualify at www.herosrq.net.

09/02/2026

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order Monday to have license plate reader cameras removed from state roads is making criminals happy, Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell stated in a social media statement.

09/02/2026

Learn a Skill That Can Save a Life!

Our next Hands-Only CPR classes are coming up on September 26, with three class times available throughout the day.

This free, hands-on training is a great opportunity to learn what to do when someone experiences a cardiac emergency.

Three classes. One lifesaving skill.

Check out the flyer for class times and registration information, and sign up today!

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

Crews from Sarasota County, North Port and Polk County join statewide task force.

09/01/2026

State transportation officials told Florida’s cities and counties Monday to get take down all license-plate reading cameras on state roads.

08/31/2026

North Port city commissioners are taking another look Monday at whether to temporarily halt new data center projects.

08/31/2026

North Port and Marco Island fire crews are deployed to Texas, where the Ross Fire has grown to over 85,000 acres and is only 31% contained.

08/31/2026

According to the Zillow Home Value Index, it's the third-largest decline among Florida metros since 2022.