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City presents inaugural GEM Award to North Port’s oldest business
The City of North Port recognized its oldest business last week with a new award honoring long-standing local enterprises. The City’s Economic Development Division presented the inaugural GEM Award to […]
Blue Man Group Returns to Sarasota
SARASOTA, Fla. (December 16) — For the first time since 2023, Blue Man Group is back on the road with a North American tour that will bring the long-running production […]
FLHSMV Launches America 250 License Plate
In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4th, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is proud to announce the release of the new […]
(Video) A Bit O’ Yarn Holds Annual Food & Pet Food Drive For The Jubilee Center
A Bit O’ Yarn owner Kerrie hosts the shop’s annual Food & Pet Food Drive benefiting The Jubilee Center food pantry. Watch to see how you can receive a special […]
Touchdown Club Hosts Family Friendly 5K
The Lemon Bay High School Touchdown Club will kick off Super Bowl weekend with a community 5K and fun run on Saturday, February 7. The event is open to runners […]
Sarasota County acquires WCIND property on Venice Island through Land Acquisition and Management Program
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has acquired property formerly owned by the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND). This is part of the county’s ongoing […]
Another big year for Florida Saltwater State Records program in 2025
It was another big year in 2025 for the Florida Saltwater State Records program, with 18 records approved as participation continued to grow across the state. The Florida Fish and […]
DeSantis budget proposes transfer of USF Sarasota Manatee campus to New College
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget includes a plan to transfer the University of South Florida’s Sarasota Manatee campus to New College of Florida, reviving a proposal that drew opposition […]
FEMA Reviews Englewood Sports Complex Generator Project
SARASOTA COUNTY — Federal, state and local officials announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is considering a Sarasota County proposal to install a permanent diesel generator at the […]
Lee, Charlotte Counties to Hold Conflict Resolution Meeting Over Boca Grande Parking Rules
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — The Charlotte County and Lee County commissions will meet January 5 to begin a formal conflict resolution process over a controversial Lee County […]
Cutsinger Selected as Sarasota County Commission Chair for 2026
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — During a planning retreat on Friday, December 12, Sarasota County Commissioner Ron Cutsinger was elected by his fellow board members to serve as […]
Tango After Dark Brings Argentine Dance and Music to the Van Wezel
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will present Tango After Dark, a theatrical tango production from Argentina, on January 11, at 7 p.m. Tickets are on sale now. The production […]
Charlotte County Accepting Nominations for Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Charlotte County Community Services is inviting the public to nominate environmentally sensitive lands for possible acquisition using remaining funds from the 2006 Conservation Charlotte referendum. Approved by voters in November […]
North Port Fire Rescue Announces Death of Firefighter Victor Cleveland
North Port Fire Rescue announced Thursday the line-of-duty death of Firefighter Victor Cleveland, who died December 11 after what officials described as a long and courageous battle with cancer. He […]
Community Christmas Sing-A-Long Set for December 16
The Lemon Bay Historical Society will host its Annual Christmas Community Sing-A-Long on December 16 at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Englewood Methodist Church, 700 East Dearborn […]
Englewood Methodist Church Hosts 34th Annual Free Christmas Day Dinner
ENGLEWOOD — Englewood Methodist Church will host its 34th annual free Christmas Day Dinner on December 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall at 700 East Dearborn […]
