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	(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, […]
		
	Danielle Domke Named Englewood Elementary’s 2025–2026 School-Related Employee of the Year
ENGLEWOOD — Englewood Elementary School has named Media Specialist Danielle Domke as its 2025–2026 School-Related Employee of the Year. Domke is known for her energy and creativity in the school’s […]
		
	Off the Page Literary Celebration Returns to Sarasota County Libraries
SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota County Libraries is hoting its annual Off the Page literary celebration that started November 1 and runs through November 20, featuring bestselling authors, writing workshops, and […]
		
	North Port Businesses Invited to Participate in Federal Reserve Small Business Survey
NORTH PORT – The City of North Port is encouraging local business owners to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey, now open for responses. The […]
		
	Environmental Advisory Board to Discuss Tree Mitigation and Environmental Policy
NORTH PORT — The City of North Port’s Environmental Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 3 in City Hall Room 244, to discuss local environmental policies, […]
		
	Sarasota County Commission To Consider Multiple Development and Policy
The Sarasota County Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. on November 5 at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail in Venice, to consider several measures affecting […]
		
	Cedar Point Environmental Park to Celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day
Cedar Point Environmental Park will host “Gopher Tortoise Day” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. The public event will include a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of a […]
		
	Lemon Bay Varsity Volleyball Headed to The Final 4
Lemon Bay Volleyball Defeats Seminole 3-2 in Playoff Battle Englewood, FL – The Lemon Bay High School varsity volleyball team secured a hard-fought playoff victory on October 29 2025, edging […]
		
	(Video) Englewood’s Arts Alliance: “Stayin’ Alive at Lemon Bay!”
After nearly shutting its doors for good, the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay came roaring back with a grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting celebration! The evening was filled with art, live […]
		
	Wellen Park announces new retail and dining destinations in Downtown Wellen Phase II
New Phase of Downtown Wellen to Feature New Restaurants, Shops and Community Amenities VENICE, Fla. — Downtown Wellen, the center of dining, shopping and entertainment in Wellen Park, is expanding […]
		
	HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Launches Walk-In Lab Services
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has announced the launch of new walk-in lab services to make essential health screenings more accessible to local residents. According to a recent Facebook post, patients […]
		
	Englewood Eagle Scout Honored for K9 Unit Project
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized local Eagle Scout Evan Dragon for his outstanding service to law enforcement. Sheriff Bill Prummell presented Dragon with an award during the Englewood […]
		
	The Thursday Night Live Concert Series Returns to The Open Studio Garden
Music, Mindfulness, and Community Fill the Week at The Open Studio Garden The Open Studio Garden at 380 Old Englewood Road is bringing the beat back with its Thursday Night […]
		
	Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Sixth Annual Halloween Drive‑Thru Celebration
On Saturday, October 25, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office welcomed families for its Sixth Annual Halloween Drive-Thru event, held at their headquarters located at 6010 Cattleridge Boulevard in Sarasota. From […]
		
	Lemon Bay High Marching Mantas Earn Superior Rating at State Assessment
The Lemon Bay High School Marching Mantas earned an Overall Superior Rating at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band Music Performance Assessment held at Powell Davis Stadium. The award […]
		
	Violent Fugitive on Charlotte County’s “Most Wanted” List Arrested in Oregon
A fugitive wanted in Charlotte County for more than three years has been captured in Oregon after evading law enforcement across multiple states. Steven Charles Whitney, born March 16, 1978, […]

