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Why FDR Changed the Date of Thanksgiving
For decades after Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation, Americans marked Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November. That changed in 1939, when Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday one week earlier. […]
Coffee Grounds: Simple Ways To Use Them Indoors and Out
Coffee grounds often end up in the trash, but they have plenty of practical uses that can help your garden, your home, and even your personal care routine. Here are […]
Englewood man accused of fatally shooting two brothers during hunting trip
An Englewood man is facing multiple felony charges in western New York after state police say a family hunting trip turned deadly, leaving his two brothers dead. New York State […]
Cedar Point Environmental Park Opens Story Book Walk
ENGLEWOOD, Florida — Cedar Point Environmental Park has opened a new self-guided storybook walk, with a ceremony highlighted by remarks from longtime volunteer and educator Greg Brezicki. Brezicki talked about […]
Popular Sarasota County Fire Stations Open Houses Return In 2026
SARASOTA COUNTY – The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) looks forward to welcoming, educating and connecting with the community by continuing monthly fire station open houses in 2026. The free, […]
Area Government Holiday Closures
Government offices and public facilities across North Port, Charlotte County and Sarasota County will close on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Several services, including […]
Golden Gobbler Turkey Trot Rallies Community for Jubilee Center Comeback
A close-knit Tringali neighborhood is proving once again that a small community can make a big impact. What began as a simple Halloween walk three years ago has grown into […]
Englewood Unplugged
By Wanda Vale I usually spend my column time reviewing movies: dark theaters, popcorn, and the occasional questionable sequel. But every now and then, real life deserves top billing. Let’s […]
Registration Open for 2026 Gulf Coast Games for Life
Registration is now open for the 37th annual Gulf Coast Games for Life, a regional Senior Games event for amateur athletes age 50 and older as of December 31, 2026. […]
Cell tower approved in Englewood despite concerns
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. The Charlotte County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a one hundred sixty nine foot cell tower on property shared by Sonrise Baptist Church and the future Boys and […]
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium reports record sea turtle nesting numbers; also warns of rising disorientations
Mote’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program (STCRP) documented a historic nesting season in 2025, with 5,735 total nests recorded along 35 miles of Sarasota County beaches, from Longboat Key […]
Phase 1 Water Shortage to Begin December 1
The Southwest Florida Water Management District will enter a Phase 1 water shortage beginning December 1, 2025, and continuing through July 1, 2026. This applies to residents in all of […]
OEVA Announces Christmas and Winter Festival
The Old Englewood Village Association will once again bring the Christmas and Winter Festival to Dearborn Street, continuing a community tradition that draws a bigger crowd every year. The festival […]
Florida Strawberry Festival Announces 2026 Theme “Still Growing” and Headline Entertainment Lineup
The Florida Strawberry Festival has unveiled its 2026 theme, “Still Growing,” reflecting both its agricultural roots and its expansion in entertainment and community offerings. The 11-day event will run from […]
Poinsettia Parade and Festival returns December 6
NORTH PORT, FL — The City of North Port will kick off the holiday season with the annual Poinsettia Parade and Festival, presented by Quality TV and Resurrection Pools, on […]
Doggie Auditions Set for Role of Sandy in Venice Theatre’s Annie
VENICE, Florida — Venice Theatre will hold open auditions on Saturday, November 22 for dogs hoping to land the role of Sandy in its upcoming production of Annie. The sessions […]
