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Florida International Air Show Overcomes 2025 Challenges, Delivers High-Flying Weekend in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda, Florida, November 3, 2025 – The Florida International Air Show (FIAS) Board of Directors expressed both disappointment and pride following this year’s event after a government shutdown grounded […]
Ziegler Couple Sues City of Sarasota, Detectives for Alleged Civil Rights Violations
TAMPA, Florida — November 5, 2025 — Republican political figures Christian and Bridget Ziegler have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Sarasota and two Sarasota Police Department detectives, […]
Outdoor burn ban in effect for the City of North Port
In response to extreme drought conditions and a heightened threat of wildfires, North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide Outdoor Burn Ban, effective immediately under City Ordinance 26-28. The […]
EFD Celebrates New Engine 72 With Push-In Ceremony
The Englewood Fire Department marked a proud milestone Monday morning with a traditional Push-In ceremony to welcome the new Engine 72. Staff, family members, and community residents joined firefighters to […]
Lemon Bay Series: Resurrecting Florida’s Crime History
Englewood Author Ray Hazel Publishes 5th Novel On a quest to resurrect Florida’s crime history, author and Englewood resident Ray Hazel published his fifth novel in the Lemon Bay series […]
Commission Approves East Manasota Rezone Despite Public Opposition
The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the East Manasota Commercial Project, granting a rezoning request for four parcels totaling 1.53 acres at the southeast corner of State […]
Sarasota County Libraries Host ‘Off the Page’ Literary Celebration in November
SARASOTA — Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources will present the “Off the Page Literary Celebration” throughout November, featuring a lineup of acclaimed authors, writing workshops, and book signings at […]
Yard Sale Season is Here and Community Sales Abound
With Weather this great, there’s no better time to hit the road and visit some yard sales. Along with the many residential sales going on this weekend, here are some […]
Sarasota and Charlotte County Offices Announce Veterans Day Closures
Sarasota and Charlotte County government offices and several public facilities will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. According to Sarasota County, the following offices and […]
Police Chase Ends in Sarasota After High-Speed Pursuit from North Port
A high-speed chase that began near a Costco in North Port just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, ended in Sarasota after a maroon Ford diesel flatbed truck sped through […]
(Video) From the 1920s to today, Ray Hazel uncovers Englewood’s true history through his Lemon Bay books.
Author Ray Hazel shares the inspiration behind his Lemon Bay Series, a collection of four books grounded in the real history of Englewood. Ray weaves together true events, local landmarks, […]
Danielle Domke Named Englewood Elementary’s 2025–2026 School-Related Employee of the Year
ENGLEWOOD — Englewood Elementary School has named Media Specialist Danielle Domke as its 2025–2026 School-Related Employee of the Year. Domke is known for her energy and creativity in the school’s […]
Off the Page Literary Celebration Returns to Sarasota County Libraries
SARASOTA, Fla. — Sarasota County Libraries is hoting its annual Off the Page literary celebration that started November 1 and runs through November 20, featuring bestselling authors, writing workshops, and […]
North Port Businesses Invited to Participate in Federal Reserve Small Business Survey
NORTH PORT – The City of North Port is encouraging local business owners to take part in the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey, now open for responses. The […]
Environmental Advisory Board to Discuss Tree Mitigation and Environmental Policy
NORTH PORT — The City of North Port’s Environmental Advisory Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 3 in City Hall Room 244, to discuss local environmental policies, […]
Sarasota County Commission To Consider Multiple Development and Policy
The Sarasota County Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. on November 5 at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail in Venice, to consider several measures affecting […]
