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Three Florida Arts Educators Awarded Hermitage STARs Residency on Manasota Key
This summer, three exceptional Florida public school arts teachers are trading classrooms for coastlines as recipients of the 2025 State Teachers Artist Residency (STARs) program, hosted by the Hermitage Artist […]
Petition Launched to Oppose Boca Grande Beach Parking Restrictions
A new petition has been launched to oppose a proposed Lee County ordinance that would significantly restrict public beach parking in Boca Grande. The draft ordinance, set for a vote […]
Sarasota County Breaks Ground on History Center and Fruitville Library
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Sarasota County officials and community members gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the county’s new History Center and the expansion of the Fruitville Public […]
Englewood 4th of July Fireworks Are On!
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Keeps Annual Englewood 4th of July Fireworks Tradition Going Strong! This year the Fireworks will be shot off at the end of Dearborn Street at 9:05pm […]
North Port postpones Freedom Festival due to inclement weather
NORTH PORT, FL — Out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our community, vendors, staff and contracted entertainers, the City of North Port has made the difficult […]
Boca Grande Fishing Pier Launch Reopens With Limited Access
(June 30, 2025) — The natural canoe and kayak launch, along with the adjacent parking area at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier, located at 5810 Gasparilla Road, Gasparilla Island, officially […]
Call for Photo Entries: 2026 “Live, Work and Play in Charlotte County” Calendar Contest
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (June 30, 2025) — Local photographers are invited to showcase what makes Charlotte County a paradise to live, work and play in by entering the 2026 Charlotte […]
Sarasota County Opens Additional Sandbag Distribution Sites Wednesday in Advance of Projected Storms
Sarasota County officials have announced expanded sandbag operations for today, Wednesday, July 2, in anticipation of adverse weather expected later this week. Sandbags will be available at three self-service locations […]
DeSantis Approves $1.75 Million for CCPS Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the 2025–2026 state budget, officially approving a $1.75 million appropriation to support workforce development efforts in Charlotte County. The funds will […]
Englewood Pioneer Days Schedule Announced
Englewood Pioneer Days will return over Labor Day weekend and the week prior with a full schedule of festivities, including pageants, a parade, races, and contests. Events begin with the […]
Arcadia Spotlighted in New WEDU Documentary
Arcadia, a town rooted in Florida’s ranching and railroad history, is taking center stage in Our Vanishing Americana: Florida, a new public television documentary airing on WEDU PBS. The hour-long […]
Boca Cares Awards Grants to 17 Local Nonprofits In and Around Englewood
Boca Cares, the charitable foundation of the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club community, has recently awarded grants to 17 nonprofit organizations serving Englewood and the surrounding area, furthering its […]
Keep the Bay Blue, Not Green: Sarasota County Summer Fertilizer Ban In Effect
As summer rains soak Sarasota County from June through September, local officials are urging residents to help protect water quality by skipping fertilizers and adopting Florida-friendly landscaping practices. More than […]
Sarasota County Repairs for Manasota Key Road On Hold
Sarasota County has moved forward with a series of capital improvement projects to address damage to Manasota Key Road caused by recent hurricanes, including the construction of a temporary access […]
Operation Dry Water: July 4-6, 2025 Stay Sober. Stay Safe.
The Fourth of July weekend is a time to celebrate — but not at the cost of safety. Operation Dry Water (ODW) returns July 4–6, 2025, with law enforcement across […]
People for Trees Hosts Pop-Up Native Tree Sale June 28
People for Trees, a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the planting and preservation of native trees in Southwest Florida, will host a pop-up native tree sale on Saturday, June […]
