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Florida Rhesus Macaques
Hollywood’s Tarzan Monkeys: Florida’s Wildlife Mystery Unraveled
Solving the Florida Monkey Mystery: From Tarzan to Today: How Hollywood and Nature Collide at Silver Springs and Fort De Soto If you want the real Hollywood monkey story in […]
Parkinson’s Association SWFL
400 Strong: Parkinson’s Valentine’s Day Walk in Southwest Florida
Show your support for people with Parkinson’s this Valentine’s Day at the annual fundraising walk in North Collier Regional Park. The Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida is a small team […]
“Sweethearts courtesy of Spangled Candy Company”
Modern Love, Vintage Candy: A Tasty Valentine Language of Love
Sweethearts just gave their classic Valentine’s Day candies a makeover that screams 2026. Forget the old “be mine,” now it’s “split rent.” That’s right, romance isn’t dead, but it’s more […]
Englewood’s on Dearborn
Englewood’s on Dearborn Finds Its Groove With Blues, Food and Perseverance
What began as a quiet Dearborn Street property with a handful of small shops has become one of Englewood’s best-known live music and dining destinations. In 2004, Tony and Merrill […]
Feature photo: Chris Golden
From the Oak Ridge Boys to Englewood: Chris Golden Performs Free Concerts Sunday
Pastor Garry Clark and everyone at Fellowship Church of Englewood can’t wait to welcome Chris Golden, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, for two free concerts on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Chris […]
ESC Past Presidents attend 30th milestone party (l to r) Marilyn Boyd, Anita Wilson, Linda Powers, Meredith Blain, Lisa Ketner, Lori Smith (current president)
Having A Shell of a Time: Englewood Shell Club Turns the Big 3-0
The Englewood Shell Club (ESC) just hit a big milestone: 30 years of seashell love and community. Sixty-five members gathered for a lively luncheon on January 20 at the Waverly […]
Florida’s America250FL Art and Essay Contest
Inspire, Create, Celebrate: Florida’s America250FL Art and Essay Contest for K-12 Students
Florida’s gearing up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, and the Florida Department of Education, alongside Volunteer Florida, wants every K-12 student in the state to join in. They’re hosting the […]
Lickety Split Cafe
Love Is on the Menu: Lickety Split Features “Heart and Soul” Ice Cream, Just in Time for Valentine’s Week
Valentine’s Week at Lickety Split is always a whirlwind. The name alone grabs your attention. Laura, Carol’s daughter, who co-owns the shop, dreamed it up herself. Lickety Split is packed […]
Fresh Flavors & Waterfront Views: Beachcomber Trading Post Restaurant (Video)
Where Taste Meets Tide: Whether you’re starting your day or winding down after a beach adventure, their doors are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. featuring live entertainment! 🕖 […]
Rafael Gonzales, first pick in Gold this season
Englewood Senior Softball Opens 2026 Season with Record Draft
The Englewood Men’s Senior Softball League started the 2026 Winter season with a bang in January with over fifty players added to teams via the entry draft. The league now […]
Manasota Beach Road Extension
Opposition Groups Form as Manasota Beach Road Extension Plans Revealed
Sarasota County officials gathered on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to share details about the Manasota Beach Road extension. The meeting, held at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice, […]
Magnolia’s on the Bay
Magnolia’s on the Bay Returns: Upscale Dining Reopens Feb. 9 with Lemon Bay Vistas
Magnolia’s on the Bay is officially reopening Monday, February 9, which is big news for the Englewood community. Magnolia’s on the Bay is an upscale spot on Manasota Key, with […]
Generation Englewood Rendering (Kaplan Residential)
Generation Englewood: 306-Unit Apartment Community Coming to Englewood Early 2026
Generation Englewood, a new apartment community, is coming soon to East Englewood in South Sarasota County. Kaplan Residential, a firm known for multifamily and build-to-rent developments across the Southeast, picked […]
Wayne Ramirez Dancing Couple
Venice Concert Band Presents “Dance with Me” at Venice Performing Arts Center, Feb 23, 7 p.m.
The Venice Concert Band, led by Artistic Director and Conductor Bob Miller, brings “Dance with Me” to the Venice Performing Arts Center at Venice High School on Monday, February 23, […]
SWFCA Chinese New Year at AsiaFest in Bonita Springs, Florida 2024 (SWCA)
Southwest Florida Chinese Association Rings in the Year of the Horse with Community Celebrations
Dunbar Middle School usually sits quiet on Saturdays, but this past weekend was different. Drums echoed through the halls. Red dragon costumes swept across the gym floor. For the 33rd […]
Measles outbreak in SW Florida (CDC)
Southwest Florida Measles Outbreak Hits 20 Cases Tied to Ave Maria University
A week has passed since the measles outbreak started at Ave Maria University in Collier County, and the state still hasn’t officially confirmed cases in Southwest Florida. The outbreak has […]
