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Recreational Gray Triggerfish Season Opens Aug. 1 in Gulf Waters
July 30, 2025 – Anglers, get your gear ready, the 2025 recreational season for gray triggerfish in both state and federal Gulf waters opens Thursday, Aug. 1, and runs through […]

Step right up! It’s Mother & Son Night in North , carnival style
North Port Parks & Recreation invites families to step right up for an evening of fun at Mother & Son Night. This special event will take place Friday, Sept. 26 […]

Women’s Equality Day Breakfast Highlights Ongoing Fight for Gender Equity
SARASOTA, Fla. — The Women’s Resource Center will mark Women’s Equality Day on Tuesday, August 26, with a community breakfast and panel discussion focused on the progress and continued challenges […]

PicklePlex of Punta Gorda Names New Executive Director
The PicklePlex of Punta Gorda has announced Katie Mell as its new executive director, effective Monday, July 28. Mell will work alongside the board of directors to guide the facility’s […]

Mayor 4 A Day Candidates Announced
It’s official! This year’s race for honorary Mayor of Englewood is on! Prospective mayors will raise money to benefit their chosen charities. This year’s candidates include Pet Samuels supporting the […]

(Video) Hunks In Heels: A Night to Remember!
This year’s Hunks In Heels was full of laughs, love, and generous hearts at Hunks In Heels! Our fabulous fellas strutted their stuff to raise money for kids in need […]

Fellowship Church to Break Ground on New Youth Wing in August
Fellowship Church, founded in 2002 and led by Pastor Garry Clark, will break ground on Sunday, August 10, after the 10:30am service, on a 10,000-square-foot Youth Wing at its Rotonda […]

Sarasota County Announces 2025 Off the Page Line Up
SARASOTA COUNTY — Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources invites readers, writers and literary lovers of all ages to the 2025 Off the Page literary celebration, a monthlong literary celebration […]

North Port Parks & Recreation offers Midday Hangout for homeschool students
NORTH PORT, FL—North Port Parks & Recreation is excited to announce upcoming dates for Midday Hangout, a program designed for homeschool students. This engaging program offers children the chance to […]

Friends of Elsie Quirk Library to Hold Annual Book Sale in August
Friends of the Elsie Quirk Library is having its annual book sale starting on Aug. 1, offering great deals on a wide selection of gently used books at the library’s […]

Charlotte County Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Committees and Boards
The Charlotte County Commission is seeking residents to fill multiple volunteer positions across a variety of advisory committees and boards. These appointments offer local citizens the opportunity to contribute to […]

Suncoast Humane Society 2026 Pet Calendar Contest
The Suncoast Humane Society is still accepting entries for its 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest, giving pet lovers a chance to showcase their furry friends while supporting animal rescue efforts. […]

NP City Commission approves updated fee structure for Warm Mineral Springs Park starting Oct. 1
NORTH PORT, FL – At its regular meeting Tuesday, the North Port City Commission formally approved an updated fee structure for Warm Mineral Springs Park, effective Oct. 1, 2025. This […]

Fall Programming Set to Make a Splash at North Port Aquatic Center
The North Port Aquatic Center will transition to its fall operating schedule beginning Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, offering a slate of seasonal programming designed to engage all ages while the […]

Southern Living Highlights Sarasota’s Selby Gardens as a Global Sustainability Standout
SARASOTA, Fla. — In the most recent edition, Southern Living spotlights Marie Selby Botanical Gardens as the world’s first net-positive energy botanical garden complex, placing Sarasota on the map not […]

Registration Opens for Charlotte County’s 2025 Fit for Life Senior Games
Registration is now open for the 2025 Fit for Life Senior Games in Charlotte County, offering adults aged 50 and over a chance to compete in a variety of Olympic-style […]