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Garage Fire in Rotonda Contained; Firefighters Rescue Family Dog
A garage fire on Fairway Drive prompted a joint response from the Englewood Area Fire Control District and Charlotte County Fire and EMS on Monday afternoon, December 8. Fire crews […]
North Port Parks & Recreation expands youth programs for 2026
Families looking for fun, active and engaging options during school closures will have even more choices in the new year! The City of North Port Parks & Recreation Department is […]
Commissioner Mike Yaworsky Announces OIR’s Upcoming 2026 Insurance Summit
Save the date! Registration opens early January. TALLAHASSEE — Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky is announcing the upcoming 2026 OIR Insurance Summit that will bring top regulators, consumer advocates, and […]
Get Ready To Sing, Dance, and Play with Elmo in ELMO’S GOT THE MOVES
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their Sesame Street friends to travel to Sarasota for an unforgettable family celebration on April 26 Sarasota, FL (December 8) – Round Room Live […]
Sarasota County Libraries announces 2026 ‘One Book’ selection
Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources announce, “All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me,” by Patrick Bringley, as the 2026 “One Book, One Community” […]
Florida State Parks Unveils the Best of the Real Florida with 2025 Photo Contest Winners
Florida State Parks announced the winners of the 2025 Capture the Real Florida Photo Contest. This year’s contest awarded a Grand Prize, Runner-Up and People’s Choice Award in each of […]
Free Firehouse Pancake Breakfast With Santa
The Englewood Fire Department invites the community to its Firehouse Pancake Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Station 71, 599 S. Indiana […]
Poinsettia Parade & Festival is this Saturday
Are you ready for this year’s Poinsettia Parade & Festival? Know before you go: Parking: To view more information and to find the list of road closures, please visitNorthPortFL.gov/Poinsettia.
CSCAA to Host the 2025 Open Water National Championship at Nathan Benderson Park
SARASOTA, Florida – The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America will bring its 2025 Open Water National Championship to Nathan Benderson Park on Saturday, December 13. It marks […]
Don’t Miss Rotonda West’s Rock ’n’ Roll Christmas Parade
Rotonda West will bring a retro twist to the holidays when its annual Christmas parade steps off on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10 a.m. The community event, themed “Rock […]
New CCF Scholarship Opportunities for Charlotte County – Apply Now
The 2026 scholarship season is now open at the Charlotte Community Foundation, creating opportunities for local residents to pursue higher education. The program supports a wide range of students, from […]
Volunteer Open House Highlights Opportunities on The Legacy Trail
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources is inviting community members to learn about year-round and seasonal volunteer roles along The Legacy Trail during a Volunteer Open House on December […]
Historical Marker Honors Early Englewood Settler and Tamiami Lodge
Community members gathered on Tuesday, December 2, at Cherokee Park, 67 Cherokee Street, for the dedication of the William Goff/Tamiami Lodge historical marker. The new addition is the latest to […]
Charlotte County Public Safety to Host Santa Pancake Breakfast
CHARLOTTE COUNTY – Charlotte County Public Safety will hold the 26th annual Santa Pancake Breakfast from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on December 23 in the parking lot of the […]
Boca Grande Opens Parking Permit Applications as Counties Remain at Odds
Lee County has started issuing parking permits under its new Boca Grande parking ordinance, even as Charlotte County continues to challenge the changes it says limit fair access to island […]
Tringali Center to Host “Honoring Elvis” Tribute Concert
ENGLEWOOD — The Tringali Park Community Center will host a tribute concert titled “Honoring Elvis” on Saturday, December 20, 2025, featuring Rockin’ Rich Charles as Elvis Presley. Doors open at […]
