UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Charlotte County and the Lemon Bay Conservancy are calling on nature enthusiasts, paddlers, and environmentally-minded residents to join the 5th Annual Eyes on Seagrass Citizen Science Monitoring Program, taking place this spring. This important initiative invites volunteers to help monitor and document the health of seagrass beds in upper Charlotte […]
Please join Vineland Elementary School in congratulating the April Herons of the Month. This program, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 113, recognizes students who display the attributes of the Vineland motto: Where Herons Soar (Show Respect, Own Actions, Accept Differences, Realize Potential.) The students receive a ribbon from the Auxiliary during a special […]
Get ready for an uproariously spooky time as Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall welcomes the North American Tour of “Beetlejuice”, the wildly popular and delightfully twisted Broadway musical comedy, for eight unforgettable performances from April 22 through April 27. Based on the cult-classic Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice brings to life the chaos and comedy of […]
Lemon Bay Garden Club hosted a pop-up horticulture show titled “Grow It to Show It” on March 13 & 14. Designed as a critique-only event, this special showing showcased the talents of both gardeners and craftswomen from across the club’s membership. The purpose of the event was to help members prepare for the potential of […]
Camping at Webb Lake By Kimball and Les Beery We have fished and kayaked on this lake many times but only camped once before to enjoy the early morning and evening bite. So, we recently hitched up our Aliner camper and loaded our kayaks for a weekend of fishing and primitive camping. Because it is […]
A look at the latest outdoor activities, events, and adventures happening in and around Englewood, from nature walks and workshops to recreational opportunities and conservation efforts Lunch & Learn at Manasota Beach ClubJoin this annual “lunch and learn” series at Manasota Beach Club, 7660 Manasota Key Road, to learn about our local ecology and history, […]
Accolades, Upcoming Announcements, & Local Activities for the Kids Lemon Bay High School Theatre Department presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 at the Lemon Bay Performing Arts Center, 2201 Placida Road. This moving musical, based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring songs from the Disney film, follows Quasimodo’s […]
Spotlighting Local Art: Upcoming Exhibits, Performances, and Creative News See the Alter Eagles on Monday, April 14, 7:30pm, at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Avenue, Venice. This tribute to The Eagles includes all their greatest songs, from their earliest classics like “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” and “One of These Nights” to huge hits like […]
Mark your calendars—from festivals to fundraisers, there’s a lot going on in Englewood… Planting Trees for the Suncoast Join this class, at Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street, on Friday, April 11, 1 to 2pm, to learn about the trees that thrive in our Suncoast region, with an emphasis on native trees, flowering Florida-friendly […]
Sea Grape Gallery is thrilled to feature two exceptional artists throughout the month of April—jewelry designer Nancy VanTassell and watercolorist Lana Cease. Their work will be on display from April 1 to April 30 at Sea Grape Gallery, where art lovers can experience the talent and dedication behind each creation. From April 1 to […]