Tickets are now available for "The Nutcracker," the classic holiday ballet, at the Cultural Center Theater, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte. Performance dates are Sat. December 14 at 2pm and 5:30pm and Sun. December 15 at 2:30pm. Tickets range from $15 to $25 and are available online through the box office at 625•4175 or theculturalcenter.com. Produced by and proceeds benefit Hands and Hearts for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Deck your boat with boughs of holly and lights and be a part of the annual Englewood Lighted Holiday Boat Parade on Sat. December 21. The parade leaves the White Elephant Pub at dusk and travels to Stump Pass and back. Best viewing area for spectators is Chadwick Park (across from Englewood Beach) and from the White Elephant Pub, 1855 Gulf Blvd. Free boat entry. Call 475•6801 to register.
Here is a list of some of the holiday events happening in and around Englewood...
Project Graduation Christmas Tree Fundraiser Come pick out your live Christmas tree at the Lemon Bay High School Project Graduation tree sale. Proceeds go towards Project Graduation which sponsors an all-night party for graduating LBHS students each year and also the LBHS ROTC. All size trees available at Lemon Bay High School, 2201 Placida Rd. Open Monday through Friday 4 to 7pm, Saturdays 9am to 6pm and Sundays 9am to 5pm. Come out and support two great causes!
Venice Boat Parade The annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 7 starting at 6pm. The lighted boat parade travels along the Intracoastal Waterway from the Albee Road Bridge in Nokomis to the Circus Bridge in Venice. Free. Rain date is the following day. For updated info, visit the Venice Christmas Boat Parade Facebook page.
Rotonda West Holiday Parade The 13th Annual Rotonda West Holiday Parade, “A Salute to Our Veterans”, will take place on Saturday, December 7 at 2pm (rain date Sunday, December 8.) The parade route will begin at the intersection of Rotonda Blvd. North and Rotonda Circle and end at the Oakland Hills Marina. Non-perishable food, toys or cash will be collected by elves in golf carts along the parade route for Englewood Helping Hand.
Holiday Craft Show The 8th annual craft show at the Englewood Sport Complex, 1300 S. River Rd., takes place on Saturday December 7 from 9am to 2pm. Vendor space is sold out and will feature over 130 indoor vendor tables for you to browse and buy. Free admission and parking for shoppers. Concessions available. Call 861•1980 for more information.
On November 16th volunteers assisted Lemon Bay Conservancy in collecting data on juvenile tarpon in the tidal ponds at Wildflower Preserve... Wednesday, December 4, 2019
You’ve returned to more choices for dining out and to some changes in the Englewood restaurant scene. In addition to new restaurants, many of your favorites are now delivering to your door with services like Grubhub and DoorDash. Facebook is often the best place to discover the latest specials, hours and entertainment of your go-to eatery...
Amanda’s Guide to Holiday Movies My daughter Emma and I kicked off our holiday movie season with the most yuletidy movie of the year, “Last Christmas.” Why did this movie come out in early November, leaving it almost no chance to still be out on Christmas day? You got me... Friday, November 22, 2019
Where ‘The Dogs Are In Charge’ If Allan and Pamela Schildknecht say something to you about dogs, you’d better listen, because they know from experience what they’re talking about. During the 40 years of their marriage they’ve shared their house with over 160 dogs–fortunately, not all at the same time. Friday, November 22, 2019
Lifting your spirits with Jamaican Roselle Jamaican Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is an easy and beautiful plant that grows well here in south Florida, and doesn’t require much fertilization or good soil. This colorful plant abounds with medical benefits...
A group of twenty Civil Air Patrol Cadets, including cadets from the Charlotte County Composite Squadron, took away some amazing memories from their attendance at the Punta Gorda Airshow practice on November 1... Saturday, November 30, 2019
Come out and ring in the season at Lemon Bay Playhouse on Saturday, December 21 at 7:30pm. There will be joy, cheer, jingle bells and a few chestnuts ... Friday, November 29, 2019
The Englewood Toastmasters (TM) Club is holding an Open House at 6:30pm, Thurs. December 12 at their new meeting location, the Englewood Chamber of Commerce in the Community Room at 601 S. Indiana Avenue.... Friday, November 29, 2019
The builder is now known as Capitol Homes and these changes are a result of their tremendous growth and success as a custom home builder... Friday, November 29, 2019
For the third production of its 33rd season, the Lemon Bay Playhouse will present “It’s A Wonderful Life” by Joe Landry. Directed by Jack Rabito, it will open on November 26 and run through December 15... Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Venice Musicale presents the Suncoast Duo Pianists in “Holiday Memories” on Friday & Saturday, December 6& 7, at 2pm in the Community Room of the Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Avenue South... Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Deck your boat with boughs of holly and lights and be a part of the annual Englewood Lighted Holiday Boat Parade on Saturday, December 21... Wednesday, December 4, 2019
'Holidays Without Hunger' needs donations to ensure the success of the upcoming Holidays Without Hunger Packing Event on Saturday, December 7.... Wednesday, December 4, 2019
