The Daily Suncast
Welcome to The Daily Sun Podcast, your go-to morning companion for the latest local news, sports, and community stories from Charlotte, Sarasota, and Desoto counties in Florida. Join our A.I. hosts Max and Emma as they bring you a lively, conversational breakdown of the headlines, editorials, and local happenings that matter most to you.
Episodes
102 episodes
The Daily Suncast - Shark Alerts & New Heights
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: how you can help change a child’s life with The Butterfly Guild, a proposed 150-foot height limit for Venice’s new hospital district, and breaking news of a shark attack off Boca Grande. Tune...
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The Daily Suncast - Bear Breaks, Schools Speed Up
Max and Emma break down today’s top stories: School Board lands $7.5M for STC-North Port, speed cameras coming to three Venice schools, and why the Commission hit pause on affordable housing plans. Get your local news in minutes—tune in to The Dai...
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The Daily Suncast - Bear Sighting and Blazing Slides
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they track a black bear’s stroll through Punta Gorda, spotlight Venice Theatre’s latest classes, and break down the new speed limit on Price. Catch up on what’s happening in your neighborhood—tune...
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The Daily Suncast - Sweet Wins and Waterfront Dreams
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Charlotte County Clerk’s Office gets creative to fundraise for pets, why opening waterfront parks is taking time, and North Port University celebrates a big win. Tune in for your local news i...
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The Daily Suncast - Dreamz, Recovery, and New Laws
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they break down today’s top stories: a property appraiser’s visit to Punta Gorda City Council, a local 12-year-old’s inspiring recovery, and new veteran-friendly laws. Tune in for your daily local...
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The Daily Suncast - Recovery Funds and Relics
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Sarasota County’s plans for recovery funds, North Port’s sidewalk upgrades after the hurricane, and the moving story of D-Day relics found decades later. Tune in for your essential local n...
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The Daily Suncast - Storm Relief, Justice Served
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they break down if you qualify for Resilient SRQ recovery funds, what the county's new economic deal means for you, and HUD's approval of a 2024 storm action plan. Stay informed—tune in now!
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The Daily Suncast - Golden Milestones & 3D Homes
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Westchester Gold & Diamonds marks 50 years, Cutsinger changes course on Lemon Bay land, and it's a PAW-TY at the Humane Society auction—featuring a gold album signed by Taylor Swift! T...
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The Daily Suncast - Bloom, Bills, and City Woes
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: a resident’s letter sparks debate over Punta Gorda development, the quirky hunt for “Steube Dooby-Doo,” and where to catch the rare ‘Queen of the Night’ bloom. Tune in for your local news upd...
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The Daily Suncast - Trailblazers and Tides Turning
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Farlows’ new Chophouse285 set for fall, a Gulf fish farm wins federal approval (again), and a legal twist in the Land Development Regulation repeal. Catch up on local stories that matter—tune...
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8:53
The Daily Suncast - Beach Battles and Big Dreams
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Englewood unites to reopen its beach, North Port tackles challenges in the sprawling Yorkshire area, and why “popsicles are for people.” Stay informed and entertained—tune in for your local s...
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The Daily Suncast - Beach Fury and Justice Battles
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they cover the denied Tuscola bridge request, a judge’s big decision on Florida’s attorney general and immigration law, and new affordable housing from the Venice diocese. Tune in for today’s t...
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The Daily Suncast - Curtains Rise, Tempers Flare
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: locals push for a theater in the new cultural center, officials sound off on troubling pool repairs, and SRQ Resilient launches a 2025 homeowner help survey. Stay informed—tune in for your lo...
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The Daily Suncast - Storm Warnings and Second Chances
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: charges in a shocking hit-and-run, what to expect at Friday’s Venice Hurricane Expo, and is Harpoon Harry’s closing for good? Get the top local stories in just minutes—tune in now!
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The Daily Suncast - Ripples, Remembrance, and Renewal
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they spotlight four inspiring teachers earning the 'Ripple Effect' award, break down government funding gaps, and explore Florida’s unpredictable budget future. Tune in for your essential local ne...
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11:36
The Daily Suncast - Blooming Heroes, Lasting Impact
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Big Waters lands a big grant, Brownie Troop 213 teams up with People For Trees for a pollinator planting, and our mayor is honored as a Home Rule Hero. Tune in for your local news in a flash!
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The Daily Suncast - Neighbors, Murals, and Milestones
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they break down Sarasota's online meeting shakeup, shine a spotlight on the nearly finished circus mural, and celebrate four inspiring teachers earning the 'Ripple Effect' award. Tune in for your ...
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The Daily Suncast - Tax Shakeup & Heartfelt Tributes
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they unpack stadium costs impacting the tourism tax, remember Andrew Behrmann’s big-hearted legacy, and hear a superintendent own up to a policy misstep. Catch up on your local news—tune in now!
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The Daily Suncast - Eagles, Easements, and Airshows
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: snag your Air Show tickets, find out how you can help ‘Light Up Lemon Bay’, and celebrate an eagle’s return to Englewood. Stay in the local loop—tune in for your daily dose of community news!
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The Daily Suncast - Creativity, Cars, and Change
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: North Port High’s wildlife poster champs, what’s new with county transportation projects, and Margaritaville license plates rolling out. Catch up on your local news—tune in and stay in the loop!
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11:19
The Daily Suncast - Shots Fired, Deals Found
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they cover a local shooting, the latest on North Port Hospital’s site plan, and top spots for summer deals. Stay in the know with the stories shaping our community—tune in for your daily local ...
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The Daily Suncast - Summer Salutes and Senior Strides
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Why Social Security’s future has locals worried, a can’t-miss Patriotic Pops Concert honoring The Greatest Generation, and big changes at the Veterans-Cochran intersection. Tune in for the la...
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The Daily Suncast - Historic Tarpons, Ballot Battles
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: NOAA’s budget troubles, Charlotte High seniors making tarpon history, and new state obstacles for ballot initiatives. Stay up-to-date with the stories shaping your day—tune in now!
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The Daily Suncast - Shocking Footage, New Beginnings
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they break down the newly released sheriff’s video, updates on the Veterans-Cochran intersection project, and how a local aviation program is lifting off. Stay informed—tune in to today’s top l...
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The Daily Suncast - New Flora, Fresh Eats, Wins
Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: four brand new plants discovered by a Selby Gardens scientist, big restaurant news for Charlotte-North Port, and how locals are shaping the upcoming sales tax pitch. Tune in for your commu...
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