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SNEAK PEEK: Englewood’s new Publix is officially here! 🛒✨ We got an inside look at the brand-new Publix Store #2091 at Merchant’s Crossing (1500 Placida Rd) before the grand opening […]
It’s the season of giving.
Halloween is behind us, and now that we’re in November, we’re looking ahead to Thanksgiving, a time for gratitude and, of course, giving back. That’s what makes this next piece […]
Old Betsy doesn’t look a day over 99
A hundred years of dedication calls for a proper celebration. This year, as Venice marks its Centennial, Venice Fire Rescue and Venice Heritage Inc. are teaming up to honor a […]
Sousaphones
What could Lemon Bay Marching Band do with professional sousaphones? It’s a question the Lemon Bay High School Marching Band has earned the right to ask. These kids swept every […]
Publix Grand Opening, with their special giant motorized Publix shopping cart. Courtesy Publix
What a week. We started out with Halloween, the laughter, the costumes, all that sugar, then rolled right into Election Day. And now, Thursday, November 5, 2026, Englewood gets to […]
(From left) Dr. Abu and Dr. Hill. Courtesy SMH
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System celebrated two longtime physicians for their dedication and named new medical staff leaders for the coming year at both the SMH-Sarasota and SMH-Venice campuses. John […]
Florida’s wildlife comes in all shapes and sizes.
Florida’s wild side isn’t just about alligators, or sunshine, rollercoasters, and golf. Sure, millions of tourists come for the theme parks and sandy beaches, but it’s the deadly animals lurking […]
Swimmer pulled from the Gulf, off the coast of Venice. Courtesy Sarasota Sheriff’s Office.
Rescuers pulled a swimmer from the Gulf of Mexico off Venice after nearly two hours in the water. The Venice Fire Rescue team, using Ski 51, teamed up with the […]
Sarasota NICU Babies Celebrate Their First Halloween
Halloween might be behind us, and the stores have already crammed the shelves with Thanksgiving and Christmas stuff. Still, it’s worth pausing for a moment to appreciate something sweet that […]
The 31st Annual Halloween Safe Walk brought out the best costumes, smiles, and community energy in Old Englewood Village. Huge thank you to the Old Englewood Village Association (OEVA), The […]
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