Rotonda West News

ROTONDA WEST a ' Six Charlotte County commission candidates agree that eliminating wasteful spending and protecting Lemon Bay are top priorities.

ROTONDA WEST a ' More than a dozen area residents concerned with flooded streets and polluted waterways donned orange safety vests and headed into the Rotonda maze Saturday armed with decals, glue and brooms.

Merits of the proposed tax extension on the Aug. 26 ballot being debated. Charlotte County's penny sales tax will meet its fate with voters on the Aug.

A new mural is causing some controversy in Rotonda West. Some residents say the $18,000 price tag is too much especially in a slow economy.

Three of the car's six occupants were arrested. A deputy pulled driver Austin Robert Thomas over after he made a u-turn and nearly hit another car, reports said.

Three of the car's six occupants were arrested. A deputy pulled driver Austin Robert Thomas over after he made a u-turn and nearly hit another car, reports said.

Detectives of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Englewood Office are looking for those responsible for over $6,000 in graffiti damages at seven locations in the Englewood area.

Published Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 2:36 a.m. Something is amiss in Rotonda West.

Detectives of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office solved a grand theft and four incidents of "carhopping" in Rotonda West that occurred early Tuesday.

Published Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 3:19 a.m. Four years ago we built our dream home in the newest section in Rotonda West.

I have recently spent a fabulous vacation in Rotonda West and noticed Americans' extreme concern at the rising cost of gasoline, both locally and across the United States. via HeraldTribune.com

“Our numbers hold steady at about 60 people, sometimes more”

For at least 60 residents of Rotonda West, Earth Day is yearlong mission. Residents walk the streets to pick up trash or patrol the community's canals to keep them clean. via HeraldTribune.com

Belinda and Don Olsen plan to pick up as many cigarette butts as they can find. To mark Earth Day this week, more than 60 members of the Rotonda West Association are combining their efforts this week to Keep ... via North Port Sun

Around 4:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Charlotte County Fire and EMS began battling a fire in Rotonda West that jumped a canal. via North Port Sun

“She needs our help. I don't want to see her and her children go without food.”

All proceeds will go to help the family recover. Sherri Swenson sifted through the charred rubble where her South Gulf Cove home once stood. via North Port Sun

“I'm a little surprised at myself.”

Stephanie Pentz was riding the tram at Walt Disney World in Orlando when she heard some people making a commotion. via North Port Sun

“That was the last thing I expected to hear”

In 1999, Sandy King was diagnosed with breast cancer. One week after her operation, her husband Mike was diagnosed with prostate cancer. via North Port Sun

Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives arrested five teens in connection with unlocked vehicle burglaries last summer in the Englewood-Cape Haze area. via North Port Sun

Nancy Foreman of Rotonda West witnessed the last space shuttle launch in person. via North Port Sun

Several articles recently have addressed the continuing congestion on Sarasota County's main roads and the proposed widening of River Road at the U.S. 41 intersection. via HeraldTribune.com