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North Port to Host Enchanted Poinsettia Parade & Festival December 6
The City of North Port is inviting the community to celebrate the holiday season with the return of a popular tradition, the Poinsettia Parade & Festival, on Saturday, December 6, […]
Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens Announces 2025–2026 Season Dates
The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will once again present their celebrated outdoor performance series, “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens,” now entering its sixth year. The 2025–2026 […]
Gift Boosts Public Access to Sarasota County’s History Through Digitization
A $100,000 anonymous donation is helping Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources expand access to its extensive archival collections through new digitization tools and public resources. The donation, made to […]
Nancy Wille Named Grand Marshal of Englewood’s Pioneer Days Parade
Nancy Wille, a lifelong volunteer, historian, and one of Englewood’s most devoted residents, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Pioneer Days Parade in recognition of her decades-long commitment […]
Charlotte County Community Development Launches New Floodplain Platform to Improve Access to Flood Risk Information
The Charlotte County Community Development Department has officially launched Forerunner, a new online platform that gives residents quick, easy access to detailed flood information about their properties. This digital tool […]
Reading Buddies Luncheon to Celebrate Charlotte County Literacy Volunteers
Charlotte County Reads will host the Reading Buddies Luncheon on Monday, August 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Life Celebration Center of Punta Gorda. The event honors […]
SKYWARN storm spotter training offered Aug. 16
SARASOTA — Community members are invited to become the first line of defense against severe weather by attending a free SKYWARN® storm spotter training hosted by Sarasota County Emergency Management […]
Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Fourth Season of Cross Arts Collaborative with New Local Commissions
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced its fourth season of the Cross Arts Collaborative, an initiative that supports local performers expanding their creative practices. This year’s recipients are composer Shawn […]
Rescheduled Freedom Festival Set for Aug. 30 at CoolToday Park in North Port
North Port’s Freedom Festival is now scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, giving the community a second chance to enjoy one of the city’s most popular annual events. The festival […]
Lee County Passes Amended Boca Grande Parking Ordinance
Lee County Commissioners unanimously passed a revised parking ordinance for Boca Grande on Tuesday, enacting new restrictions designed to manage growth while preserving public access to the island’s beaches. Dubbed […]
Local charities spotlighted at first ‘Mayor 4 A Day’ debate
Six community members made their case for the honorary title of Mayor 4 A Day Tuesday evening during a light-hearted debate at VFW Post 10178, part of an annual fundraising […]
Loomis Bros. Circus Brings Classic Big Top Fun to Port Charlotte
The Loomis Brothers Circus returns to Charlotte County this August for a weekend of dazzling performances, animal encounters, and family entertainment. Now in its 29th year, the nationally touring show […]
Charlotte County Offers Free Business Consultations with SBDC Experts
Local entrepreneurs and small business owners will have the opportunity to receive free one-on-one guidance during a consulting event hosted by the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Florida […]
Applications for Year 2 of FWC’s Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits Project Open Now
For the second year in a row, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been awarded three Exempted Fishing Permits by NOAA Fisheries to conduct three unique studies. […]
Venice Theatre Season Preview, Friday Night Concert Series, Exhibits, Shows, and more!
Celebrate the arts all summer long! Find performances, exhibits, workshops, and cultural gatherings for all ages and interests. Let’s get inspired… Feel the thunder roll and the guitars wail as […]
Library Events, South Gulf Cove Additions, Hurricane Prep, and an Annual Book Sale
Looking for something to do? Community events, classes, shopping… we’ve rounded up a little bit of everything happening nearby. Take a scroll, there’s bound to be something fun with your […]
