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Manta Rays take the win in one-point thriller
Lemon Bay snapped its three-game skid Tuesday night, grinding out a 67–66 road win over DeSoto County in one of the closest finishes the Manta Rays have delivered since January […]
Growing Veggies in Space Topic of Selby Library Talk
SARASOTA — Dr. Edward Rosenthal will discuss the challenges of growing vegetables in space during a Community Library Speaker Series program on December 3 at Selby Library. The event, hosted […]
Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival Moves to Pioneer Plaza for Thanksgiving Weekend
The Englewood Invitational Fall Art Festival will debut at its new location in Pioneer Plaza on Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30 from 10 am to 4 pm, marking […]
Lemon Bay Playhouse Presents “A Christmas Tail” This Holiday Season
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Lemon Bay Playhouse will bring a touch of holiday magic to the stage when “A Christmas Tail” opens on December 3 and runs through December 21, 2025. […]
Calling all dogs: GoldenFest XV
BY CATHY COTTRILLcathycottrill@gmail.com The most golden day of the year is coming up at the Lee Health Sports Complex – Hammond Stadium. GoldenFest XV, hosted by Golden Retriever Rescue of […]
Wellen Wonderland celebrates the spirit of the holiday season
VENICE, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2025) – Wellen Park is spreading the holiday cheer this year with Wellen Wonderland, a multiday celebration featuring beloved holiday traditions and the arrival of Santa […]
Why FDR Changed the Date of Thanksgiving
For decades after Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation, Americans marked Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November. That changed in 1939, when Franklin D. Roosevelt moved the holiday one week earlier. […]
Coffee Grounds: Simple Ways To Use Them Indoors and Out
Coffee grounds often end up in the trash, but they have plenty of practical uses that can help your garden, your home, and even your personal care routine. Here are […]
Englewood man accused of fatally shooting two brothers during hunting trip
An Englewood man is facing multiple felony charges in western New York after state police say a family hunting trip turned deadly, leaving his two brothers dead. New York State […]
Cedar Point Environmental Park Opens Story Book Walk
ENGLEWOOD, Florida — Cedar Point Environmental Park has opened a new self-guided storybook walk, with a ceremony highlighted by remarks from longtime volunteer and educator Greg Brezicki. Brezicki talked about […]
Popular Sarasota County Fire Stations Open Houses Return In 2026
SARASOTA COUNTY – The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) looks forward to welcoming, educating and connecting with the community by continuing monthly fire station open houses in 2026. The free, […]
Area Government Holiday Closures
Government offices and public facilities across North Port, Charlotte County and Sarasota County will close on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. Several services, including […]
Golden Gobbler Turkey Trot Rallies Community for Jubilee Center Comeback
A close-knit Tringali neighborhood is proving once again that a small community can make a big impact. What began as a simple Halloween walk three years ago has grown into […]
Englewood Unplugged
By Wanda Vale I usually spend my column time reviewing movies: dark theaters, popcorn, and the occasional questionable sequel. But every now and then, real life deserves top billing. Let’s […]
Registration Open for 2026 Gulf Coast Games for Life
Registration is now open for the 37th annual Gulf Coast Games for Life, a regional Senior Games event for amateur athletes age 50 and older as of December 31, 2026. […]
Cell tower approved in Englewood despite concerns
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. The Charlotte County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a one hundred sixty nine foot cell tower on property shared by Sonrise Baptist Church and the future Boys and […]
