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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 […]
Sarasota County School District Enacts Hiring Freeze
The Sarasota County School District has implemented a hiring freeze in response to a projected $6.5 million budget shortfall for the upcoming academic year. The decision, announced during a June […]
The Great Wellen Bake Off 2025 in Wellen Park
Do you have a pie recipe that turns heads and wins hearts? Bakers of all ages are invited to put their skills to the test at the 2025 Great Wellen […]
Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay Secures Five-Year Lease, Will Remain Open
After months of uncertainty, the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay has officially announced it will remain open, thanks to a renewed five-year lease and a groundswell of community support. The […]
Self-Serve Sandbags Available Now For Charlotte County Residents
In anticipation of the 2025 hurricane season, Charlotte County Public Works has opened three sandbag distribution sites to help residents prepare for potential flooding. Starting Monday, June 23, residents can […]
Lemon Bay High School Theatre Students Earn Top Honors at National Thespian Competition
Two Lemon Bay High School Theatre students earned superior ratings at the International Thespian Society’s national competition, also known as the Thespys, held last week. The Thespys represent the highest […]
Ham Radio Enthusiasts Gear Up for 2025 Field Day in Port Charlotte
The Englewood Amateur Radio Society will join thousands of radio operators across North America for the 2025 Amateur Radio Field Day on Saturday, June 28, at the South Gulf Cove […]
