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Englewood Honors Veterans with Ceremonies and Services
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – The Englewood community will come together the weekend of Veterans Day to honor those who served through concerts, ceremonies and gatherings hosted by local schools, veterans organizations […]
Tony Award-Nominated Broadway Star Betsy Wolfe to Headline Hermitage’s 17th Annual Artful Lobster
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will welcome Tony Award-nominated Broadway star Betsy Wolfe as the headliner for its 17th annual Artful Lobster: An Outdoor Celebration on Saturday, November 8, from 11:30 […]
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Welcomes Centennial Celebration with Its Newest Babies
Sarasota, FL, November 2, 2025 – Sarasota Memorial Hospital marked its 100th birthday in a heartwarming way by celebrating with the tiniest members of the community. Babies born today at […]
Earn Your Wings Program Inspires Over 2,600 Charlotte County Students at Florida International Air Show
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – More than 2,600 Charlotte County students experienced the thrill of aviation firsthand through the new Earn Your Wings program at the Florida International Air Show. The […]
Local Nonprofit Responds to Government Shutdown: Keeping Families Together
Englewood, FL — As the government shutdown continues, families face increased food insecurities that deeply affect every member of the household, including pets. The absence of SNAP support may leave […]
Florida International Air Show Overcomes 2025 Challenges, Delivers High-Flying Weekend in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, Florida, November 3, 2025 – The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) Board of Directors expressed both disappointment and pride following this year’s event after a government shutdown grounded […]
Ziegler Couple Sues City of Sarasota, Detectives for Alleged Civil Rights Violations
TAMPA, Florida — November 5, 2025 — Republican political figures Christian and Bridget Ziegler have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Sarasota and two Sarasota Police Department detectives, […]
Outdoor burn ban in effect for the City of North Port
In response to extreme drought conditions and a heightened threat of wildfires, North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide Outdoor Burn Ban, effective immediately under City Ordinance 26-28. The […]
EFD Celebrates New Engine 72 With Push-In Ceremony
The Englewood Fire Department marked a proud milestone Monday morning with a traditional Push-In ceremony to welcome the new Engine 72. Staff, family members, and community residents joined firefighters to […]
Lemon Bay Series: Resurrecting Florida’s Crime History
Englewood Author Ray Hazel Publishes 5th Novel On a quest to resurrect Florida’s crime history, author and Englewood resident Ray Hazel published his fifth novel in the Lemon Bay series […]
Commission Approves East Manasota Rezone Despite Public Opposition
The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the East Manasota Commercial Project, granting a rezoning request for four parcels totaling 1.53 acres at the southeast corner of State […]
Sarasota County Libraries Host ‘Off the Page’ Literary Celebration in November
SARASOTA — Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources will present the “Off the Page Literary Celebration” throughout November, featuring a lineup of acclaimed authors, writing workshops, and book signings at […]
Yard Sale Season is Here and Community Sales Abound
With Weather this great, there’s no better time to hit the road and visit some yard sales. Along with the many residential sales going on this weekend, here are some […]
Sarasota and Charlotte County Offices Announce Veterans Day Closures
Sarasota and Charlotte County government offices and several public facilities will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. According to Sarasota County, the following offices and […]
Police Chase Ends in Sarasota After High-Speed Pursuit from North Port
A high-speed chase that began near a Costco in North Port just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, ended in Sarasota after a maroon Ford diesel flatbed truck sped through […]
(Video) From the 1920s to today, Ray Hazel uncovers Englewood’s true history through his Lemon Bay books.
Author Ray Hazel shares the inspiration behind his Lemon Bay Series, a collection of four books grounded in the real history of Englewood. Ray weaves together true events, local landmarks, […]
