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Petreccia Samuels crowned Englewood’s 2025 Mayor 4 A Day
A packed crowd filled Landy’s Restaurant on Thursday night as six candidates and their supporters gathered for the grand reveal of the Englewood Pioneer Days Mayor for a Day fundraiser. […]
Nature news… guided walks, hands-on workshops, family-friendly programs and major regional conferences…Learn, volunteer, or simply enjoy the outdoors.
Join us on Saturday, September 13, from 10 to 11am at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 880 Belcher Road, Gasparilla Island State Park, Boca Grande, for a fun, family-friendly program all […]
Theater, music, comedy, and art across Englewood, Venice, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte. There’s something for everyone to enjoy in the weeks ahead.
Get ready for laughter and mischief as “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” takes the stage at Lemon Bay Playhouse beginning Wednesday, September 3 from 7:30 to 10pm. In this spirited […]
This month’s bulletins showcase the best of community happenings… Pioneer Days events, festivals, concerts and more.
One of Pioneer Days’ most unique and talked-about traditions is the Cardboard Boat Races, taking place Saturday, August 30 at the Englewood Sailing Center in Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson […]
Keeping Up with the Kids
From youth achievements to family fun, September is full of opportunities for kids and caregivers to learn, imagine, and explore together. Sixteen-year-old Maddie Canty sets the tone with her Girl […]
Sarasota Memorial Opens Clinical Trial for Women with Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Women with advanced or recurring ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer may be eligible to enroll in a new clinical trial offered through Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. […]
DOH-Charlotte Issues Rabies Advisory After Confirmed Case
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) has issued a rabies advisory following confirmation of a positive case in a raccoon captured near Washington Loop Road and Duncan […]
Gulf red snapper private rec fall season opens Sept. 1
Florida’s 2025 Gulf private recreational red snapper fall season will open Sept. 1, giving anglers a series of opportunities to catch and keep the popular fish through December. The season […]
County offices announce Labor Day closures
Sarasota and Charlotte counties announced government office and service closures for Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. In Sarasota County, most government offices will be closed, including libraries […]
Englewood Coalition Turns to the Arts to Keep Kids Safe and Inspired
What began as a grassroots response to the fentanyl crisis in our country and the issue of teen substance abuse a decade ago has grown into a local and valuable […]
Lemon Bay Volleyball Rolls to 5 – 0 Start with Sweep of Imagine
The Lemon Bay varsity volleyball team continued its unbeaten run on Wednesday, sweeping Imagine School at North Port 3 – 0 at home to move to 5 – 0 on […]
Explore new outdoor skills with North Port Parks & Recreation
The North Port Parks & Recreation Department is offering a variety of programs this fall designed to help residents of all ages stay active, learn new skills and enjoy the […]
Mote Aquarium Prepares for Move to New Mote SEA
July 6, 2025, marked the final day that Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium’s City Island facility welcomed general public visitors. The organization is now focused on the launch of its […]
Sarasota County to Offer Free Hazardous Waste Pick-up Service This Fall
Sarasota County residents will have a new, no-cost option to safely dispose of hazardous household materials this fall. From September through November 2025, the county will provide a Household Hazardous […]
Recreational snook season opens Sept. 1
The recreational harvest of snook will open September 1 in all east coast and most west coast management regions, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The […]
Applications Open for Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County’s Homeownership Program
Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County has opened the application window for its Homeownership Program, giving local individuals and families the opportunity to achieve safe, stable, and affordable housing. Applications […]
