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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max reports on the return of West Dearborn’s pond, the top five issues fueling the state’s 2026 budget battle, and how Tradesman Place is shaping futures. Plus, on-the-ground updates from our field correspondents. Tune in for local news that matters! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they break down Senate confirmations amid the Hope Florida scandal, highlight a vibrant art showcase, and spotlight 'Art Under the Stars'—a creative partnership lighting up the Gulf Coast. Tune in for your local updates! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers potential challengers to Rep. Steube, a new group managing Family Empowerment Scholarships, and Heron Creek’s ‘Queen of Hearts’ jackpot soaring to $57K. Tune in for on-the-ground updates and the stories shaping our community. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers new school speed cameras, the current warning period, and upcoming ticketing. Hear from a local Everest hopeful seeking adventure partners, plus updates as our firefighters gain ground—and well-deserved recognition. Tune in! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers the USPS’s search for a new site as the Murdock branch closes, spotlights an Englewood skimboarder’s inspiring business comeback, and previews the 18th Taste of Punta Gorda. Stay informed—tune in for your local updates! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers the latest on an alleged killer denied bail, the county’s proposed 1% sales tax extension, and persistent drought conditions keeping burn bans in place. Join us and our field correspondents for your essential local updates. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as North Port High students blend art and science, the Senior Center prepares for a big move, and a bizarre golf cart incident lands a man in jail. Stay informed and entertained—tune in for your local news update! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max previews the upcoming Democratic primary debate, our team visits local students exploring life after graduation, and we break down the latest on the Venice-area fish farm decision. Stay informed—tune in for your essential local news update! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On The Daily Suncast, Max covers the county’s debate over funding requests from the Sheriff and Tax Collector, welcomes Charlotte County’s new judge, and gets updates from officials and weather experts on drought conditions and the 25,000-acre Big Cypress fire. Tune in! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Dickey Betts Highway moves closer to reality, the county wants your input on housing, and North Port Allamanda’s annual party brings big bucks for scholarships. Tune in for all your local news in minutes! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers the green light for new condos at the yacht club, Englewood Museum’s sweet plans for a strawberry shortcake celebration, and Ajax Paving’s proposed expansion. Catch local updates and field reports—tune in for your daily news. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Barancik Foundation’s $11.3M in grants, why Veterans Blvd. speed limits stay at 55 mph, and how you can shape local housing policy. Tune in for in-depth reports from our field correspondents and stay informed on your community! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today's Daily Suncast, Max covers grief support teams at local schools, union updates on teacher benefits, and how a silent disco is helping the Suncoast Humane Society. Join us for reliable reporting and on-the-ground insights from our field correspondents. Tune in! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers new water restrictions, the critical shortage of substitute teachers, and the rising threat of deepfakes. Join us for in-depth field reports and insights on how these issues impact our community. Stay informed—tune in now. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they celebrate 50 years of Herb's Coin Shop, spotlight Feed the Harbor’s support for local pantries, and debate if the city should seek a public vote on borrowing. Tune in for your essential local updates! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Oliver’s water bill advancing in the House, the school district’s new Hope Florida designation and liaisons, plus a puzzling police chase. Join us for local updates and live reports from the field—your news, your community, every day. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers “Valentines for Veterans” honoring local heroes, Charlotte County’s new canal cleanup contract, and a meth dealer’s sentencing. Get the latest updates from our field correspondents—tune in for your essential local news. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: why the School Board says no to new start times, the curious case of a bedroom window break-in, and the return of the ‘most beautiful race’ this weekend. Tune in for your local news, quick and clear! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max brings you Punta Gorda officials seeking your input, a new plan to shift USF’s Sarasota campus under New College, and how Rotary is thriving at Babcock Ranch. Tune in for local updates and field reports from our team in the community. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers stalled federal action on anti-impaired driving tech, local leaders pushing for more autonomy, and Sarasota’s arts groups embracing change. Join us for in-depth reports and on-the-ground updates from your trusted news team. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they break down new Phase II watering rules, highlight residents’ voices at a lively Venice airport meeting, and share plans for fresh county green space. Stay informed—tune in for your local news update! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Sarasota’s renewed push for affordable housing, exclusive voices from the clinic where a shooting shook the community, and a pelican’s triumphant return to the wild. Stay informed with local stories that matter—tune in now. * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .

Send us a text with your feedback! Join Max on The Daily Suncast for updates on the upcoming community rummage sale, the county's plans to replace the Cultural Center, and the return of the 18th Taste of Punta Gorda. Hear on-the-ground reports from our field correspondents—tune in for your local news today! * Subscribe Today ! * Sign up for our newsletters .