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FISH-RigKayak.jpg: Fully Rigged Fishing Kayak: Rods, cooler, anchor, drift sock, PFD, paddle, tackle—ready to fish.
Kayaks as Fishing Machines Rigging a kayak as a fishing platform is a project that involves many choices. Personal needs and preferences vary quite a bit from one kayak angler […]

Arts & Entertainment, July 21 – August 28
Celebrate the arts all summer long! Find performances, exhibits, workshops, and cultural gatherings for all ages and interests. Let’s get inspired… Free Adult Monologue Writing Workshop at Solis HallDiscover the […]

Angel Land Food Forest Mango Tree Giveaway: August 17, 2025
Angel Land Food Forest, a 501(c)(3) charity founded in 2017, has been nourishing the Englewood community through two grassroots initiatives: food redistribution and community mango tree planting. Their original program’s […]

Free Sandbag Materials For Sarasota County Residents Saturday, July 19
Sarasota County is offering free, voluntary, self-service sandbag locations this Saturday, July 19, to support residents in protecting their homes and property from potential tropical weather as they make their […]

(Video) Stack It. ClampIT. Stop The Flood.
StormSurge X is your first line of defense when the water’s rising.The fastest, cleanest flood barrier on the market.Reusable. Rugged. Ready for the storm.

Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 15, 2025) – Charlotte County Natural Resources is excited to announce the launch of the Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, a pilot program designed to honor the […]

Sarasota County Empowering Communities with “Energy Coach” Training
SARASOTA COUNTY – Learn how to cut your energy and water use at home and empower others to do the same by training to be an “Energy Coach” with Sarasota […]

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 16, 2025) — The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: The Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee is searching for one volunteer […]

Around the Town 7-17-25
Looking for something to do? Community events, classes, shopping.. we’ve rounded up a little bit of everything happening nearby. Take a scroll, there’s bound to be something fun with your […]

Heels, Humor, and Heart: “Hunks in Heels” Lights Up Englewood for a Cause
ENGLEWOOD — Get ready for a night of high heels and high energy as local “Hunks” strut their stuff for a cause! Spread Spencer’s Sparkle: Hunks in Heels returns Friday, […]

Two Charlotte County Companies Advance in the “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” Competition
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 11, 2025) – Two Charlotte County companies have officially advanced to the next round of the “Coolest Thing Made in Florida” competition, a statewide celebration recognizing […]

Tringali Park to Host National Pickleball Day Celebration
(July 11, 2025) — Local pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike are invited to celebrate National Pickleball Day at Tringali Park Recreation Center on Friday, Aug. 8. The daylong event, scheduled […]

North Port Breaks Ground on ‘Circle of Honor’ Veterans Memorial
NORTH PORT, Fla. — On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the City of North Port held a groundbreaking ceremony for the “Circle of Honor,” a new veterans memorial to be constructed […]

CTC Student Wins Gold and Full-Ride Scholarship at National SkillsUSA Competition
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla – For the fourth consecutive year, students from Charlotte Technical College (CTC) represented Charlotte County at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 23–28 in […]

Blackstone to Buy Sunseeker Resort in $200M Deal
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 7, 2025) — Blackstone Real Estate has agreed to acquire the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor for $200 million, the company confirmed Monday. The seller, Allegiant […]

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 […]