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Venice Historic Train Depot and Ringling Circus Car Open for Tours
VENICE — The Venice Historic Train Depot and Ringling Circus car are now open for public tours on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visitors can […]
Florida National Guard Brings “Night Vision” Program to Englewood
ENGLEWOOD — The Florida National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force will present its “Night Vision: Substance Use Prevention” program on Friday, November 21, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the […]
Englewood Elementary Welcomes Chamber Leader for CEO in Schools Initiative
(November 6, 2025) Englewood Elementary School recently welcomed Doug Izzo, executive director of the Englewood Chamber of Commerce, as part of Sarasota County Schools’ CEO in Schools Initiative. Izzo spent […]
Charlotte County Announces Calendar Photo Contest Winners
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2025) — Charlotte County announces the winners of 2026 Live, Work & Play in Charlotte County calendar photo contest. More than 170 photos were submitted. […]
Hermitage Welcomes New Programs Director and Alumni & Artist Relations Manager
SARASOTA COUNTY, Florida — The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced the addition of two new members to its leadership team. Tiffany Colli-Moon joins as Programs Director, and Joyous R. Pierce […]
Women’s Resource Center Hosts ‘The Transformative Power of Mentorship’ Featuring Entrepreneur Jenny Jing Zhu
LAKEWOOD RANCH, November 4, 2025 — The Women’s Resource Center will present “The Transformative Power of Mentorship,” an evening event celebrating how mentorship can inspire individuals and strengthen communities. Part […]
Boys & Girls Clubs Gala to Honor Legacy of Charles and Margery Barancik
Sarasota, FL (November 6, 2025) — Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Charles and Margery Barancik at its 2025 Champions for […]
Englewood Honors Veterans with Ceremonies and Services
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – The Englewood community will come together the weekend of Veterans Day to honor those who served through concerts, ceremonies and gatherings hosted by local schools, veterans organizations […]
Tony Award-Nominated Broadway Star Betsy Wolfe to Headline Hermitage’s 17th Annual Artful Lobster
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will welcome Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Betsy Wolfe as the headliner for its 17th annual Artful Lobster: An Outdoor Celebration on Saturday, November 8, from 11:30 […]
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Welcomes Centennial Celebration with Its Newest Babies
Sarasota, FL, November 2, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital marked its 100th birthday in a heartwarming way by celebrating with the tiniest members of the community. Babies born today at […]
Earn Your Wings Program Inspires Over 2,600 Charlotte County Students at Florida International Air Show
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – More than 2,600 Charlotte County students experienced the thrill of aviation firsthand through the new Earn Your Wings program at the Florida International Air Show. The […]
Local Nonprofit Responds to Government Shutdown: Keeping Families Together
Englewood, FL — As the government shutdown continues, families face increased food insecurities that deeply affect every member of the household, including pets. The absence of SNAP support may leave […]
Florida International Air Show Overcomes 2025 Challenges, Delivers High-Flying Weekend in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, Florida, November 3, 2025 – The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) Board of Directors expressed both disappointment and pride following this year’s event after a government shutdown grounded […]
Ziegler Couple Sues City of Sarasota, Detectives for Alleged Civil Rights Violations
TAMPA, Florida — November 5, 2025 — Republican political figures Christian and Bridget Ziegler have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Sarasota and two Sarasota Police Department detectives, […]
Outdoor burn ban in effect for the City of North Port
In response to extreme drought conditions and a heightened threat of wildfires, North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide Outdoor Burn Ban, effective immediately under City Ordinance 26-28. The […]
EFD Celebrates New Engine 72 With Push-In Ceremony
The Englewood Fire Department marked a proud milestone Monday morning with a traditional Push-In ceremony to welcome the new Engine 72. Staff, family members, and community residents joined firefighters to […]
