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Algebra FAST Expectations: 26.7% of students in School District of DeSoto County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By West Florida News | Feb 23, 2024

School District of DeSoto County FAST results are in, and 26.7% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center Q4 2023’s 3rd largest nursing home in Sarasota County

By West Florida News | Feb 23, 2024

Sarasota Health and Rehabilitation Center, the third largest nursing home in Sarasota County, aided an average of 121.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to DeSoto County farmers in 2021 reached $3,611,229

By West Florida News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in DeSoto County received $3,611,229 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Media Rep. Greg Steube Seeks 2024 Nominations for Florida MVP Program

By West Florida News | Feb 23, 2024

SARASOTA — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has announced that he is seeking nominations for Florida's MVP Program in 2024. The purpose of this award is to recognize the unsung heroes across the district who display extraordinary dedication to making a difference in the community.“Our friends and neighbors give so much back to our community and often, these heroes are never properly recognized. I look forward to accepting 2024 nominations for Florida’s MVP program to recognize the individuals who exemplify values-driven leadership, service towards others, and...

Charlotte County School District: How many students passed on their Algebra FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By West Florida News | Feb 22, 2024

Charlotte County School District FAST results are in, and 58.9% of school students were proficient in Algebra in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Sarasota County

By West Florida News | Feb 22, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center was the second largest nursing home in Sarasota County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Charlotte Bay Rehabilitation and Care Center: 2-star nursing home in Charlotte County

By West Florida News | Feb 22, 2024

Owned by Port Charlotte Care Member, LLC since Oct. 7, 2022, Charlotte Bay Rehabilitation and Care Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

How much did farmers in Lee County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West Florida News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Lee County received $3,549,694 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sarasota County largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Pines of Sarasota

By West Florida News | Feb 21, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Pines of Sarasota was the largest nursing home in Sarasota County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math FAST expectations in School District of DeSoto County in 2022-23 school year?

By West Florida News | Feb 21, 2024

School District of DeSoto County FAST results are in, and 39.1% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Village on the Isle, a non-profit facility, had a rating of 5 in Q4 2023

By West Florida News | Feb 21, 2024

Owned by Southwest Florida Retirement Center since Jan. 24, 1979, Village on the Isle boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Who owned Venice Health and Rehabilitation Center in Q4 2023?

By West Florida News | Feb 20, 2024

Owned by Simcha Hyman and Naftali Zanziper since April 20, 2020, Venice Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Did Charlotte County School District students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math FAST tests?

By West Florida News | Feb 20, 2024

Charlotte County School District FAST results are in, and 57.9% of school students were proficient in Math in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

ELA FAST Expectations: 33.3% of students in School District of DeSoto County meet or exceed in 2022-23 school year?

By West Florida News | Feb 19, 2024

School District of DeSoto County FAST results are in, and 33.3% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

A look at Sunset Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a nursing home in Venice, Florida

By West Florida News | Feb 19, 2024

Owned by Sunset Lake Skilled Nursing Facility Holdco, LLC since March 23, 2022, Sunset Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Charlotte County School District: How many students passed on their ELA FAST test in 2022-23 school year?

By West Florida News | Feb 18, 2024

Charlotte County School District FAST results are in, and 52.1% of school students were proficient in ELA in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Sarasota County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind North Port Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

By West Florida News | Feb 18, 2024

Owned by NP Rehabilitation Holdings, LLC since Dec. 3, 2018, North Port Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Englewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation: 3-star nursing home in Sarasota County

By West Florida News | Feb 17, 2024

Owned by Epsilon Health Care Properties, LLC since Feb. 1, 2012, Englewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.