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FWC Opens 2025-26 Florida Fish Art Contest for Students
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in partnership with Wildlife Forever, has announced the opening of the 2025-26 Florida Fish Art Contest. The annual program invites students in grades […]
West Dearborn Street tree replacement to begin soon
Sarasota County will soon begin removing 42 black olive trees along West Dearborn Street in Englewood, citing storm damage, safety hazards, and high maintenance costs. Thirty-six of the trees are […]
Sarasota County Seeks Public Feedback on Hazard Mitigation Plan
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Sarasota County is asking residents to share their input on a plan to address natural hazards that can affect the community. The Sarasota County Unified Local […]
Here’s your Around Town Bulletins for the next few weeks… hurricane-readiness, community fundraisers, concerts, classes, festivals, and fall favorites lighting up Englewood, Venice, North Port, Punta Gorda, and beyond. Scan, circle your picks, and share the fun!
The Englewood Fire Department announced that Tower 75 is now operating as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) truck, joining four of the department’s six frontline fire apparatus with ALS certification. […]
Young Gentlemen’s League Guides Middle School Boys in Leadership and Character
A group of 14 middle school boys in Englewood has become the first class of the Young Gentlemen’s League, a new mentorship program created to teach respect, accountability, and leadership […]
Wellen Park to Host Oktoberfest Celebration
Wellen Park will bring Bavarian flair to Southwest Florida with its second annual Oktoberfest, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Downtown Wellen Park’s Great Lawn. The free, family-friendly festival […]
Workshop to Help Entrepreneurs Build Strong Business Plans
A free hands-on workshop aimed at helping entrepreneurs strengthen their business plans will take place on Wednesday, September 17, at the State College of Florida’s Venice campus Organizers say a […]
Englewood Honors 9/11 With Ceremony at Veterans Plaza
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce, local first responders, veterans, and community members gathered Thursday morning at Veterans Plaza for a memorial ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, […]
Tower 75 Now Operating as an Advanced Life Support Truck
The Englewood Fire Department has upgraded Tower 75 to an Advanced Life Support truck, expanding its capacity to deliver critical medical care in emergencies. With the addition, four of the […]
Crews Bank & Trust Promotes Stephanie Cole to Vice President
Crews Bank & Trust has promoted Stephanie Cole to Vice President and Retail Banking Officer at its Punta Gorda branch. Cole joined Crews Bank & Trust in March 2024 as […]
Art Center Sarasota Celebrates Centennial Season
Art Center Sarasota, the city’s first visual arts organization, is marking its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Season featuring exhibitions, events, and expanded programming from fall 2025 through fall 2026. […]
Van Wezel Introduces First Family Fest with Alice in Wonderland
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will launch its first Family Fest on Saturday, September 27, offering a free, multigenerational event centered on Asolo Rep on Tour’s production of Alice […]
North Port to host panel on environmental resiliency
The City of North Port invites community members to join the third installment of its panel series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College, […]
Charlotte County adds reflective evacuation zone bands to stop signs
Charlotte County has installed more than 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and at intersections across unincorporated areas to help residents and visitors quickly identify evacuation zones during tropical […]
Mote Marine Laboratory Opens New Seagrass Research Facilities
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium marked a major milestone in ocean sustainability on August 25 with the ribbon-cutting of three cutting-edge research facilities aimed at restoring Florida’s imperiled seagrass ecosystems. […]
Fightin’ Tarpons Hand Lemon Bay Volleyball First Loss
Lemon Bay Varsity Volleyball dropped its first match of the season Wednesday, falling 3-1 to Charlotte (25-20, 20-25, 25-13, 25-23). The Manta Rays slipped to 5-1 while the Fightin’ Tarpons […]
