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North Port Parks & Recreation seeks pet-related vendors for Woofstock event
North Port Parks & Recreation is seeking pet-related vendors to participate in Woofstock, a community event focused on dogs and the businesses that support their health and well-being. Woofstock is […]
Sarasota College Softball Classic Launches in 2027
SARASOTA – Peak Events, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of the Sarasota College Softball Classic, with the inaugural event set for Feb. 11-14, 2027. The participating teams include […]
Hermitage to present panel on living and dying with dignity
SARASOTA — The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present On Living and Dying with Dignity, a public conversation exploring ethics, medical care and women’s experiences with aging and end-of-life decisions, on […]
Mote Marine Laboratory releases first two rehabilitated manatees
SARASOTA — Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium announced that its first two manatee rehabilitation patients, Sleet and Cabbage, were successfully released back into Florida waters last week following months of […]
Beachcomber Trading Post to Host First Annual Boat Parade
Beachcomber Trading Post on Manasota Key will host its First Annual Beachcomber Trading Post Boat Parade on Saturday, December 20, at 6 p.m., inviting residents and visitors to line the […]
Sarasota County weighs parking options for Dearborn Street area
Sarasota County commissioners on Tuesday reviewed two parking studies for the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area, focusing on future parking needs along Dearborn Street and the recently acquired Mango St./Green St. […]
Feast Upon the Fields with Big Waters Land Trust
OSPREY, FL (December 18, 2026) Big Waters Land Trust, formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, is delighted to announce the return of their celebrated farm-to-table luncheon, Feast Upon the […]
District Announces New Principal at North Port High School
Sarasota County Schools announced on December seventeen, two thousand twenty-five, that Ryan Shurley has been selected as the new principal of North Port High School. Shurley brings more than fifteen […]
Englewood: A Unique Coastal History
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Vice President for Regional History John McCarthy will return to the Manasota Beach Club to open the club’s Two Thousand Twenty-Six Monday Lecture […]
UF/IFAS Extension Offering Vegetable and Hydroponic Gardening Workshops
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County will offer two gardening workshops on Saturday, January 24 at Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte, including a morning […]
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 […]
