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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 […]
Public Hearing Set for Englewood Rd/Manasota Beach Rd. Rezone Petition
The Sarasota County Commission will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2025, to consider a proposed zoning change for a property at 1407 East Manasota Beach Road at Englewood […]
County to Hold Public Hearing on Special Exception Request for River Rd. Plant Nursery
The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2025, to consider a request for a special exception that would allow a wholesale plant nursery […]
Mote Marine Laboratory Opens 10th Location at Crane Point Museum
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Crane Point Museum & Nature Center marked a milestone on October 6, 2025, with the opening of Mote’s 10th location: the Mote Mangrove to […]
Charlotte County Launches Email Updates for MSBU and MSTU Residents
Property owners living in Charlotte County’s Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) and Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) can now sign up for direct email updates tailored to their specific districts. […]
Former Sarasota County Administration Building to Close October 24
The Sarasota County Administration Center in downtown Sarasota, located at 1660 Ringling Boulevard, will close to the public on October 24. County services will remain available in person from 8 […]
Vineland Elementary Receives Generous Donation from Arctic Alligator, Weekly Fundraiser Continues
Vineland Elementary School recently received a generous donation from local business, Arctic Alligator. Arctic Alligator supports the school through a weekly fundraiser, donating a portion of all sales every Friday […]
Lemon Bay High Class Celebrates Top Attendance with ‘Donuts with Cops’ Event
Lemon Bay High School recently recognized Ms. Hart’s First Period class for achieving the best attendance in Quarter One with a “Donuts with Cops” celebration. The event rewarded students for […]
Gulf Cove Moose Riders: Riding for Charity and Community
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — The Gulf Cove Moose Riders of Lodge #2554, located at 4212 N. Access Road in Englewood, are known for riding with purpose. When their motorcycles roll through […]
A Night of Empowerment to Benefit Jubilee Center Set for November 8
The Jubilee Center will host its “Night of Empowerment” fundraiser on Saturday, November 8, from 5 to 10pm at The Waverly, 2095 North Beach Road. Tickets are $100 per person […]
Halloween Festivities
Here’s your guide to the area’s non-trick-or-treat Halloween happenings: Halloween NotteGet ready for chills and thrills at Halloween Notte, running Thursdays and Sundays from 6 to 10pm and Fridays and […]
Kid Goblins Halloween Events
Get those costumes ready—Halloween fun kicks off early this year! From Oct. 24 through Halloween night, neighborhoods and community spots will be hosting kid-friendly trick-or-treat events. It’s all about costumes, […]
(Video) Meet the Pope Insurance Family
Life’s unpredictable, your insurance shouldn’t be. The folks at Pope Insurance are known to put people first, with customized coverage, local expertise, and genuine care. Stop by or give them […]
Human Services Accepting Utility Assistance Applications
The Charlotte County Human Services Department is now accepting applications for assistance with electric bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is supported by the Florida Department of Commerce as […]
Women’s Resource Center Co-Hosts Florida Chamber’s Online Campaign School and Leadership Training
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC), in partnership with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, will co-host a virtual Campaign School and Community Leadership Training on October 22-23 from 5:30 to 8 […]
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Grant Expands Imagination Library in Charlotte County
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded a grant to the Gilstad Literacy Foundation to sustain the Charlotte County Imagination Library, an affiliate of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The funding […]
