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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 […]
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 […]
