Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast announces the juried selections and winners for its inaugural Summer Photo Contest exhibit. Photographers of all ages and experience levels were invited to submit their original work showcasing the beauty of Florida's natural lands to be considered for exhibition. Nearly 200 entries were received for consideration and jurors assessed the entries for composition, color, contrast, overall quality, as well as subject interest, originality, and ability to tell a story. Fifty photographs were selected for the exhibit and jurors awarded a winner in each category as well as a Best-In-Show. The exhibit may be viewed at conservationfoundation.com/photo or by visiting Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast on Facebook. People's Choice voting will take place through August 15 on the Conservation Foundation Facebook page. Above, the Best in Show photo is titled "Did That Really Happen?!" by Gunilla Imshaug.
Summer On The Beach Now that it is beginning to seem safe again to be on the beach, it is almost too hot to go. Just getting from the parking lot to the wet sand can be a challenge with bare feet... Wednesday, July 1, 2020
BISSELL Pet Foundation is Sponsoring Pet Adoption Fees at 160+ shelters across 32 states during ‘Empty the Shelters’ Summer Adoption Event taking place nationwide July 10-12 in an effort to find forever homes for homeless pets... Tuesday, July 7, 2020
If you’re watching TV as much as I am these days, there’s no chance you’re only viewing dramas about plucky women in post-World War II Great Britain and documentaries about endangered sea mammals. You’re watching things that are bad for you... Sunday, July 5, 2020
Beyond the fruits of our labor In a world so busy that we rush here and there, we just simply just don’t stop to observe what surrounds us. This beautiful land was once honored and revered by the Native Americans who had lived here for hundreds of years. What a gem of a place is Englewood...
She Sure Knows The Seashore She may not sell seashells by the seashore, but Brenda Bossman is the one to see if you’re interested in Southwest Florida’s shore life. She’s an independent consultant who, for years now, has worked with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Charlotte County, Lee County and others to help save our Florida shorebirds and sea turtles.
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Are your kids interested in learning new ways they can help the planet to be a better place to live? IF/UFAS Sarasota County Extension invites you and your kids to a fun, online workshop... Monday, July 6, 2020
The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice (BPWEV) installed their new Board Officers at their June 16 meeting held at the Plantation Golf and Country Club... Sunday, July 5, 2020
Friends of Tiffany Square Bingo presented a check for $580 to Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Community Trust for their annual fireworks show... Sunday, July 5, 2020
Photographers of all ages and experience levels were invited to submit their original work showcasing the beauty of Florida’s natural lands to be considered for exhibition... Saturday, July 4, 2020
Registration is officially open for this year’s Englewood Beach Putt Putt set for Saturday, August 15. The Englewood Beach Putt Putt is a fun day where four-person teams self-tour... Saturday, July 4, 2020
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Englewood Community Hospital shares the following information on cloth face masks, their proper handling and how to clean them after use... Thursday, May 21, 2020
Dollar General associate Carol Fournier had a brainstorm while reading a story on Meals on Wheels (MOW.) Recognizing that most of the MOW recipients were unable to visit stores for supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic, she asked her co-workers if they would like to chip in to donate... Wednesday, May 13, 2020
When Vickie Shuffit, a retired physical therapist who lives in Rotonda West, realized that health care workers on the front lines of the the COVID-19 battle did not have adequate PPE, she went into action... Tuesday, May 12, 2020
