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Race to Conserve returns to support neighborhood land protection
The Neighborhood Land Conservancy will host its annual Race to Conserve on February 28, 2026, at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park in Englewood, with proceeds supporting land protection efforts […]
A Community Salute for Sgt. Joseph J. Luce
Sgt. Joseph J. Luce and his wife live in Rotonda West, where a powerful and emotional show of respect recently unfolded. A large group of local veterans gathered to honor […]
Rotonda Elks secure grants for Englewood Fire Department rain gear
ENGLEWOOD – The Rotonda Elks Lodge 2710 has secured two grants totaling $10,000 to help the Englewood Fire Department purchase rain gear and specialized equipment for its crews. The funding […]
Wellen Park Luminescence Festival returns
VENICE – Enchanting luminary displays return to Downtown Wellen for the third annual Wellen Park Luminescence Festival Friday, Jan. 9, from 6 to 10 p.m. The celebration features live musical […]
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 […]
