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EXPANDING: Longtime Englewood cemetery approved for growth, funeral home
VENICE — An Englewood cemetery is expanding its services and rebuilding from a hurricane, thanks to a unanimous vote of approval by the Sarasota County Commission on Tuesday.
SERMON OF THE WEEK: Made for 'more'
People are always in a perilous pursuit for satisfaction.
Conor McGregor confident for rematch with Max Holloway, as the two headline UFC 329 on Saturday
Conor McGregor said he is ready for his return to the Octagon. The 37-year-old Irishman is also convinced he’ll have his way with Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night. The two…
Data centers firmly rejected for Sarasota County in unanimous vote
Sarasota County commissioners, by a 5-0 vote, approved a one-year moratorium on the acceptance or review of data center applications. Commissioners passed the 12-month ban at their Wednesday meeting. The pause will enable county staff time to evaluate how these developments —…
HEAT ADVISORY: Region to experience high temperatures and possible storms
Today in History: July 11, the fall of Srebrenica
Today in History
'Wellness Village' envisioned for former hospital site
VENICE — A conceptual plan is in the works for the redevelopment of the ShorePoint Venice Hospital campus that could include medical clinics, a rehabilitation facility, shops, housing and a variety of other uses — some of which would be…
World Cup fans flood stadiums and fan zones with dazzling costumes, facepaint and flags — in photos
World Cup supporters have turned stadiums and fan zones into colorful celebrations of national pride, expressing their passion for the game through creative costumes, facepaint and flags from around the globe.
Soccer fans around the world watch the World Cup, in photos
Around the world, soccer fans are gathering in homes, stadium plazas, and public viewing venues to watch the World Cup and share in the excitement of the tournament.