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New hires, programs, and investments making headlines around Englewood…
Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest Commercial Banker. Topliff has more than 13 years of business banking experience, having worked […]

Sue Zippay, trailblazing Rockford Peaches player and Englewood tennis coach, dies at 91
Sue Parsons Zippay, a former professional baseball player who later became a local tennis coach and advocate for women in sports, died peacefully July 14, 2025. She was 91. Born […]

Whatever the weather, nature’s calling!
Rain or shine, there’s always something wild, wonderful, and worth exploring: Gardening, wildlife talks, guided walks and eco adventures… Master Gardener Volunteers Office Hours at Centennial Park Recreation CenterDo you […]

Venice High’s Marek Houston Drafted 16th Overall by Twins in MLB First Round
Marek Houston, a standout shortstop from Venice High School, was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball […]

Keeping Up With The Kids
Need ideas to keep the kids engaged? We’ve got educational outings, creative camps, and some old-fashioned summer fun… Family Movie NightGulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 S. McCall Road, Gulf […]

Lee County Plan to Ban Beach Parking in Boca Grande Sparks Public Outcry
A proposal by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners that would eliminate nearly all public street parking near Boca Grande’s beach access points is drawing backlash from the surrounding […]

FISH-RigKayak.jpg: Fully Rigged Fishing Kayak: Rods, cooler, anchor, drift sock, PFD, paddle, tackle—ready to fish.
Kayaks as Fishing Machines Rigging a kayak as a fishing platform is a project that involves many choices. Personal needs and preferences vary quite a bit from one kayak angler […]

A&E: July
Celebrate the arts all summer long! Find performances, exhibits, workshops, and cultural gatherings for all ages and interests. Let’s get inspired… Free Adult Monologue Writing Workshop at Solis HallDiscover the […]

Angel Land Food Forest Mango Tree Giveaway: August 17, 2025
Angel Land Food Forest, a 501(c)(3) charity founded in 2017, has been nourishing the Englewood community through two grassroots initiatives: food redistribution and community mango tree planting. Their original program’s […]

Free Sandbag Materials For Sarasota County Residents Saturday, July 19
Sarasota County is offering free, voluntary, self-service sandbag locations this Saturday, July 19, to support residents in protecting their homes and property from potential tropical weather as they make their […]

(Video) Stack It. ClampIT. Stop The Flood.
StormSurge X is your first line of defense when the water’s rising.The fastest, cleanest flood barrier on the market.Reusable. Rugged. Ready for the storm.

Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 15, 2025) – Charlotte County Natural Resources is excited to announce the launch of the Sea Turtle Lighting Recognition Program, a pilot program designed to honor the […]

Sarasota County Empowering Communities with “Energy Coach” Training
SARASOTA COUNTY – Learn how to cut your energy and water use at home and empower others to do the same by training to be an “Energy Coach” with Sarasota […]

Charlotte County Committee Vacancies
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 16, 2025) — The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: The Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee is searching for one volunteer […]

Around the Town 7-17-25
Looking for something to do? Community events, classes, shopping.. we’ve rounded up a little bit of everything happening nearby. Take a scroll, there’s bound to be something fun with your […]

Heels, Humor, and Heart: “Hunks in Heels” Lights Up Englewood for a Cause
ENGLEWOOD — Get ready for a night of high heels and high energy as local “Hunks” strut their stuff for a cause! Spread Spencer’s Sparkle: Hunks in Heels returns Friday, […]