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From left: Jack Rodman, MD, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, SMH First Physicians Group; Greg Carter and Sharon Wetzler DePeters, members of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board; Ryan Jowers, Vice President of Sarasota Memorial’s Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute; Patricia Mariai, Pam Beitlich and Victor Rohe, members of the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board; and Jeff Limbocker, Chief Operating Officer, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Courtesy Marilyn Johnson
Celebrate a New Era of Care: SMH Opens the Doors to the Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion
On Friday, June 12, 2026, SMH invited the community to experience the new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion. The doors opened from 2 to 4 p.m., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2:30 […]
Barbara Gerdeman, Lost Soles Laces Out
Sole Searching: Art Duo Uncovers the Secret Lives of Left-Behind Objects
What becomes of the things we leave behind? Sometimes you spot a single, battered shoe on the side of the road, or stumble on a weathered shell tangled in seaweed; […]
Sarasota Paradise Team
Kick Off the World Cup by the Bay: Free Family Fun This Sunday in Sarasota
The Bay and Sarasota Paradise are throwing a free, family-friendly World Cup kickoff party on the Sarasota waterfront this Sunday, June 14. They’re inviting everyone, from die-hard soccer fans to […]
Sea Turtle Sponsor Englewood Glass and Mirror, Artist Kelly Reark Courtesy The Artist Colony
The Artist Colony Shell-ebrates: The Last Turtle Has Finally Landed on Maple Street
The last turtle is finally here! If you haven’t explored the Coastal Wildlife Educational Garden yet, now’s the time. You’ll find it tucked away on Maple Street, right behind Sip […]
Artur’s, where everybody knows your name. Courtesy Artur’s Restaurant
Englewood’s ‘Cheers’ With Tiki Beers: Artur’s Mixes Big Island Vibes With Small-Town Heart
If you have a hankering for the biggest tiki bar in Englewood, or you just love a place with great food and energy, a place like television’s “Cheers” where everybody […]
Just say “No” to the MBR expansion. Courtesy Oppose Manasota Beach Rd.
Paving Over Paradise: One Resident’s $15M David-and-Goliath Battle to Halt the Manasota Beach Road Extension
Everyone’s heard the story of David and Goliath, the little guy up against an unstoppable force. In Englewood, Kelly Bauman has stepped into David’s shoes. Her Goliath isn’t just one […]
Matt Devitt in Palm Beach today accepting the Tropical Weather Media Award at the Governor’s Hurricane Conference. Courtesy Matt Devitt Facebook
Tracking Devitt: Local Weather All-Star Touches Down in Englewood for Hurricane Expo
Are you a Matt Devitt fan? If so, Matt will be in Englewood this Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at the Elks Lodge for the Hurricane & Home Expo. He’s giving […]
Disney’s “Aladdin” Kids at Lemon Bay High School Courtesy LBHS
Wish Granted! Lemon Bay’s Junior Summer Stock Players Unearth a “Whole New World” Friday, June 12th
Mark your calendar for Friday, June 12, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., as Lemon Bay High School’s Junior Summer Stock Players take the stage with Disney’s “Aladdin” Kids. You’ll find them […]
The Flesh-Eating Screwworm Fly
Florida Enacts Emergency Border Restrictions Following the Return of the Flesh-Eating Screwworm in Texas
Florida moved quickly this week, rolling out emergency restrictions after the flesh-eating New World screwworm turned up in Texas for the first time since the 1960s. This parasite, which the […]
Earthquakes have been reported along the Caribbean Plate in the last 24 hours, according to the USGS earthquake map. Courtesy USGS
Florida Rattled by Back-to-Back Quakes: The Big Question, “Did You Feel It?”
Living in Florida, we learn to roll with hurricanes, tornadoes, sinkholes, and floods; that’s simply the price we pay for sun, sand, and paradise. But earthquakes? No one ever warned […]
SKY Academy and EARS Balloon Launch
World Tour Concludes: SKY Academy and EARS Say Goodbye to Their High-Flying Student Project
Back on February 19, 2026, students teamed up with their STEM teacher, J.T. Tremaine, and experts from the Englewood Amateur Radio Society (EARS), led by Bill Reed, to launch a […]
Sample Florida Driver’s License, Courtesy FLHSMV
Show of State: Florida Driver’s Licenses to Reveal Citizenship Status in July
Starting July 1, Florida will roll out a new driver’s license and state ID rule: these cards will now show whether the holder is a U.S. citizen. This comes from […]
Sip Sip Hooray, Garden Café
Sip Sip Hooray: The New Englewood Café Putting the ‘Oh!’ in Organic
Dive into a world of bold flavors and vibrant dishes at Sip Sip Hooray, Garden Café. This isn’t just another place to grab a bite; it’s an experience. They want […]
Nurses like Kathleen Wheeler at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital help
Englewood Hospital Secures 23rd “A” Safety Grade in Major Milestone
Englewood Hospital just picked up its 23rd “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. That’s a major milestone, with 23 times rated “A” in 29 cycles. It doesn’t happen […]
Red, White and Blue Drone Show
Flag Day Event to Honor Veterans and Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
On June 14, American Legion Post 103 is throwing a Flag Day celebration you don’t want to miss. It’s happening right on the shores of Charlotte Harbor, and the big […]
It’s Black Skimmer season. Courtesy Audubon Florida
Beachgoers Rejoice: Black Skimmer Baby Bird Season Is Officially Underway
If you spend enough time at the beach, chances are you have come across the unique bird, the Black Skimmer. Skimmers like to visit local tidal flats and beaches such […]
