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	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, […]
 
		
	New Homeowner Funding Program Opens November 3
The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program will open applications Monday, November 3, offering $2.9 million in funding to expand safe and affordable housing in unincorporated Sarasota County. Eligible homeowners […]
 
		
	Boys & Girls Clubs to Honor Charles and Margery Barancik at 2025 Champions for Children Gala
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties will honor the legacy of Charles and Margery Barancik at the 2025 Champions for Children Gala on November 22 at […]
 
		
	Local Law Enforcement and Health Partners Collect More Than 300 Pounds of Medications During Take Back Day
Area residents cleared out medicine cabinets and helped keep their communities safe during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25. The Sarasota Police […]
 
		
	5th Annual LB Baseball & Softball Slowpitch Tourney
Back by popular demand! The 5th Annual LB Baseball & Softball Slowpitch Tournament will take place Sunday, November 23, at the Englewood Sports Complex, located at 1300 South River Road. […]
 
		
	Man Dies After Medical Episode at Warm Mineral Springs Park
NORTH PORT, Fla. — A man who was visiting Warm Mineral Springs Park in North Port died Monday afternoon after being found unresponsive in the water, according to the North […]
 
		
	SCF Students Conjure ‘Tone & Terror’ with Haunted Harmonies
The State College of Florida will host Tone & Terror on Thursday, October 30, at 7 p.m. in the SCF Recital Hall, promising a spine-tingling night of sonic experimentation and […]
 
		
	Sarasota County marks 100th land acquisition through conservation program
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has completed its 100th land acquisition through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. On Friday, October 17, the county closed on the former […]

