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RainCheck Program Encourages Sarasota County Residents to Improve Water Quality
Sarasota County is helping homeowners make a difference in local water quality through the RainCheck program, an incentive rebate initiative that promotes stormwater infiltration projects across the community. The RainCheck […]
(Video) The Suncoast Humane Society’s Englewood Thrift Store
Andrea and Kim are spotlighting a local gem! The Suncoast Humane Society’s Englewood Thrift Store, where 43% of the revenue goes directly to vulnerable animals in our community.
FWC Lionfish Challenge celebrates 10-year anniversary
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Lionfish Challenge celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2025 with record participation and a new Lionfish King and Commercial Champion. More than 500 divers […]
aactWorldFest Returns to Venice in 2026
Venice Theatre will once again host the international aactWorldFest from June 15 to 20, 2026, welcoming community theatre troupes from around the globe to Southwest Florida for a weeklong celebration […]
Snook Harvest Season Opens in Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Regions October 1
The recreational harvest season for snook opens October 1 in the Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The season will remain […]
Englewood Fire Department Open House
The Englewood Fire Department will host its annual Open House on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Englewood Fire Training Center, 13400 Haligan Way, Englewood, […]
‘Imagine A Day Without Water’ Tour Scheduled at Burnt Store Water Plant
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (September 24, 2025) – The Charlotte County Utilities Department will host a public tour of the Burnt Store Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility on Thursday, October 16 […]
Southwest Florida Honor Flight to Depart from SRQ for First Time Oct. 14
Southwest Florida Honor Flight will mark a historic milestone on Tuesday, Oct. 14, when Mission XXIII departs Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport for the first time. Ninety veterans will take part in […]
Ingman Marine to Acquire Cannons Marina on Longboat Key
Ingman Marine announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cannons Marina, marking the company’s fourth location in Southwest Florida. The closing is expected soon, extending Ingman’s longstanding partnership […]
(Video) Thoroughbred Golf-Carts: Redefining Speed, Style & Power on Every Drive
Forget everything you know about golf carts. These beasts are built for more than the back nine. Speed. Style. Power. Watch the revolution roll in with Thoroughbred Golf-Carts !
Historical Resources kicks off Saturday hours with Archives Open House on Oct. 4
The City of Venice Division of Historical Resources will launch Saturday hours on Oct. 4 with an Archives Open House and special programming across its downtown venues. The Venice Museum, […]
Interested in Learning More About Englewood?
Join Nancy Wille, Grand Marshall of this year’s Pioneer Days Parade, for a special video presentation on the history of Early Englewood, including Woodmere, Grove City, and Rotonda, on Tuesday, […]
Sarasota County Utility Maintains High Bond Ratings for Expansion Project
Sarasota County’s utility system has retained strong financial ratings from major credit agencies as it prepares to issue new bonds for a major wastewater facility expansion. Fitch Ratings and S&P […]
Sarasota Memorial Joins Genetic Heart Disease Trial
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute is enrolling patients in a new clinical trial aimed at people with a genetic risk for heart disease. The study […]
Sarasota County Proposes $5.2 Billion Budget for 2025-26
Sarasota County has proposed a $5.2 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, a plan that reflects a 24.6 percent increase in expenditures over last year. The budget summary, released […]
Register now to have a float in the 2025 Poinsettia Parade & Festival
The North Port Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for entries in the annual Poinsettia Parade, presented by Quality TV. The parade will take place in December. 6. This […]
