Chloe Nelson, WWKA-FM (Orlando, FL) Journalist Profile

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'When you put them together, it just tells a story of how great God is'

5 days ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

NOKOMIS — Though diamonds usually top the best friends list for a girl, local florists argue flowers are a close second — especially for Mother's Day. Elena Peachey, owner of flower shop Peachey Petals, stood in peaceful silence Wednesday morning as she skillfully sliced the leaves off a stem of baby's breath. kAm!62496J DE2CE65 :? E96 7=@H6C 3FD:?6DD :? a_`b 2E E96 3:886DE D9@A :? $:@FI u2==D]k^AmkAm$:?46 @A6?:?8 96C 3FD:?6DD 2E b`a {2FC6= #@25 t2DE :? }@<@>:D 7@FC J62CD 28@[ E96 56D:8?
Student vs. teacher: Officials talk balancing support

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

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FIERCE: She’s the director, but also a client

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

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New school community meetings need more work, residents say

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

NORTH PORT — Despite trying to address communication concerns with a new forum series last week, Sarasota County Schools officials were criticized for what residents deemed a lack of communication about the new forum series. Started by Superintendent Terry Connor, a 90-minute community forum called the InSight Community Connection Series launched on May 1 at Heron Creek Middle School in North Port. kAm(:E9 q@2C5 >66E:?8D 5@H? E@ @?46 2 >@?E9[ E96 D6C:6D H2D 56D:8?65 E@ @A6?
County expands Snook Haven Park with $16M Camp Venice purchase

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

SARASOTA — After finalizing a $6.25 million plan to spruce up Snook Haven Park last month, Sarasota County officials have given the go-ahead for a $16 million land purchase nearby. The Sarasota County Commission authorized the land acquisition Tuesday that will complete purchase of the privately-owned Camp Venice Retreat. kAm%96 4@F?EJ AFC492D6 :D E96 E9:C5 @7 :ED <:?5 :? E96 A2DE J62C[ 2== =2?5 8C23D @?
SARASOTA COUNTY: Libraries shut down Wednesday for software update

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

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Tariffs helping Venice fiber optic biz quickly expand

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

VENICE — Amid a global trades war where tariffs have impacted consumers and businesses, one area company has had a completely different experience. Diversified Material Specialists Inc., a U.S.-based international manufacturing company headquartered in Venice since 2007, has recently come into more success for its fiber optic cables and solutions. kAms|$x 46=63C2E65 E96 @A6?:?8 @7 2?@E96C ?6H >2?F724EFC:?8 724:=:EJ @? %9FCD52J @77 %C:A=6 s:2>@?5 q@F=6G2C5 :?
SCF-Venice holds first on-campus graduation

1 week ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

WELLEN PARK — As the morning sun beamed down on State College of Florida-Venice campus Friday, 65 students stood in their silk blue gowns and caps. Along with it being a special moment for the students and their families, the day also marked the first time SCF-Venice held a graduation on campus instead of at the college’s main campus in Bradenton. kAm(:E9@FE D62E:?8[ ?@ E:4<6ED H6C6 ?66565[ ?@C H2D 2 46C6>@?J @C DA66496D 8:G6?]k^AmkAmx?DE625[ E96 9:DE@C:42= 46C6>@?J E@@< @? 2?
SCF-Venice holds first on-campus graduation

2 weeks ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

WELLEN PARK — As the morning sun beamed down on State College of Florida-Venice campus Friday, 65 students stood in their silk blue gowns and caps. Along with it being a special moment for the students and their families, the day also marked the first time SCF-Venice held a graduation on campus instead of at the college's main campus in Bradenton. kAm(:E9@FE D62E:?8[ ?@ E:4<6ED H6C6 ?66565[ ?@C H2D 2 46C6>@?J @C DA66496D 8:G6?]k^AmkAmx?DE625[ E96 9:DE@C:42= 46C6>@?J E@@< @? 2?
Local author's children's book on national favorites list

2 weeks ago | yoursun.com | Chloe Nelson

VENICE — A Florida children’s author and Venice resident, Donna Boock, was given national recognition for her recently published mystery children’s book. Boock’s “Stolen, Golden Goose Eggs” was named to the Children’s Book Council’s 2025 Teacher Favorites Award List, in the third-to-fifth-grade category. kAmt249 J62C[ E62496CD 24C@DD E96 4@F?ECJ A2CE:4:A2E6 :? rqr[ 2 ?@?AC@7:E[ E@ C625 2?5 G@E6 @?