The Daily Sun - Punta Gorda

01/03/2025

How to combat ‘tech neck’ in the digital age https://bit.ly/3MqlIe4

01/03/2025

US overdose deaths are down, giving experts hope for an enduring decline

New government data shows that U.S. drug overdose deaths appear to be showing a sustained decline. There were about 97,000 overdose deaths in the 12-month period that ended June 30.

01/03/2025

COLUMN: You, yes you, could be a sponsor

If you’ve seen “9 to 5, The Musical” at Venice Theatre, you know it took a group of sponsors to help bring the production to the stage.

01/03/2025

New cardiovascular risk tool could guide who needs medication for high blood pressure

For years, the question of whether to take medication to lower high blood pressure had been partly answered by a tool that calculated someone’s 10-year risk of having a heart

01/03/2025

Inside the silent film museum that honors Charlie Chaplin

SAN JOSE, Calif. — There is perhaps only one place in America that shows weekly silent movies on antique projectors using the original film prints, the light flickering across the

01/03/2025

Will people leave Florida after devastating hurricanes? History suggests not https://bit.ly/4egO9qi

01/03/2025

Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actor

The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White stamp. The beloved actor known

01/03/2025

Prevatte helps catch bad guys, can do even more

VENICE — If Cheryl Prevatte is not busy at work or in her private life, just give her a minute and she probably will be.

01/03/2025

'TEACHER OF THE YEAR' Educator celebrated by Sarasota County Schools

SARASOTA — In celebration of her commitment to learning and to her students, Kelly Rozelle was named the 2025 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year.

01/03/2025

New development to bring retailers to Jones Loop

PUNTA GORDA — An Atlanta-based company recently purchased a $6.1 million retail site on Jones Loop Road in Punta Gorda.

01/03/2025

🌟Celebrate Black Women Leaders🌟

This February, we’re honoring Black Women Leaders Shaping Our World, and we need your help! 💪🏾✨

Do you know a phenomenal woman breaking barriers, leading with strength, and empowering others? Whether she’s an activist, entrepreneur, educator, artist, or community leader, we want to spotlight her.

👉🏾 Nominate a Black woman who inspires you! Share her story, her impact, and how she uplifts those around her. Submit your nomination at sunfiercewomen.com today!

Let’s come together to amplify these remarkable women who are paving the way for a brighter tomorrow. 🌍

01/03/2025

US towns plunge into debates about fluoride in water

Fights are cropping up nationwide over fluoride in drinking water. Communities in Florida, Texas, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming and elsewhere have debated the idea in recent months. And several have decided

01/03/2025

FWC opens fish art contest https://bit.ly/3zjE1im

01/02/2025

Venice Performing Arts Center debuts high-res LED wall

VENICE — The Venice Performing Arts Center basically got a new 4K high resolution television.

01/02/2025

IN DEPTH: Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars https://bit.ly/490EgfJ

01/02/2025

Local Ukrainians on Trump: 'We hope he does the right thing'

NORTH PORT — Local Ukrainians are split on how they feel about Donald Trump becoming the new United States president.

01/02/2025

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. From self-driving tractors to fruit-picking robots, a growing number of technology companies are bringing automation to agriculture. Advocates of the technology say it will

01/02/2025

Forgetting appointments, deadlines and that call to Mom?

Have you ever walked into a room and then wondered why you went there?