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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 […]
Englewood Cats 14U Cheer Team Secures Spot at Nationals, Seeks Community Support
The Englewood Cats 14U cheer team is heading to the national stage after securing a spot at the 2024 Nationals in Orlando, set for December 3 to December 6. Crystal […]
Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives $300,000 in National and Regional Grants for Programs and Initiatives
SARASOTA COUNTY, Florida — November 17, 2025 — The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that it has received more than $300,000 in national and regional grants to support residencies for Hermitage […]
Go slow and look below for manatees on the move
November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements to warmer waters around the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) […]
Neil Diamond Tribute Show is Back!
VENICE, Fla. — Jay White, known internationally for his tribute performances honoring Neil Diamond, will return to Southwest Florida with a live concert on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the […]
Sarasota County Sets Public Hearing On Land Use Change Near North Port
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 04, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice to consider a […]
North Port Parks & Recreation offers free dog training and group walk
Dogs and their owners are invited to take part in a morning of training and connection at Canine Club Dog Park, 6700 Appomattox Dr., on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8 […]
Veteran TV Personality Jay Flats Will Host WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE!® 2025
Sony Pictures Television and Right Angle Entertainment have announced that veteran game show host and TV personality Jay Flats will serve as host when Wheel of Fortune LIVE!® visits the […]
