Lemon Bay Garden Club hosted a pop-up horticulture show titled “Grow It to Show It” on March 13 & 14. Designed as a critique-only event, this special showing showcased the talents of both gardeners and craftswomen from across the club’s membership. The purpose of the event was to help members prepare for the potential of […]
Mark your calendars—from festivals to fundraisers, there’s a lot going on in Englewood… Planting Trees for the Suncoast Join this class, at Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street, on Friday, April 11, 1 to 2pm, to learn about the trees that thrive in our Suncoast region, with an emphasis on native trees, flowering Florida-friendly […]
Orchid lovers and gardening enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The Englewood Area Orchid Society (EAOS) is hosting its Annual Orchid Show & Sale on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Englewood Sports Complex Gymnasium, located at 1300 S. River Road. This event promises a weekend filled with […]
The Englewood Sunset Rotary Club’s Impact Club hosted its highly anticipated Burgerfest in Paradise on March 16th at Pioneer Plaza, bringing together food lovers, community members, and local businesses for an unforgettable day of grilling and giving back. This annual event showcased the talents of ten enthusiastic grillers, each vying for the coveted Burger Master […]
Thirty-five years ago, my wife, Pat, and I took on an exciting new challenge as managers and editors of The Rotonda Review, a newspaper, a marketing tool for Cape Cave Corp. Pat brought her experience as a graphic designer and art director from Toronto, Canada, while I had been a partner in the Englewood Print […]
A Dazzling Fusion of Circus Performance and Live Music Brings Iconic Sci-Fi Soundtracks to Life Under the Big Top The Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale continue their exciting collaboration with three electrifying performances, blending breathtaking circus artistry with the power of live choral and orchestral music. This year’s show, “Sci-Fi Voyage,” takes audiences on […]
Renowned Speakers Explore Topics from Brain Health to U.S.-China Relations Through March 28 The Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) continues its highly regarded “Global Issues” lecture series, running through March 28 at the Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Avenue, Venice. This series features internationally renowned experts discussing a wide range of critical domestic […]
A Weekend of Art, Food, and Community Giving—Proceeds Support Local Youth Programs The Rotary Club of Englewood is proud to present the 43rd Annual Fine Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the […]
By Nita Cole Faith Lutheran Church of Rotonda West, located at 551 Rotonda Blvd., recently marked a significant milestone—its 50th anniversary in Rotonda West. This celebration of half a century of faith, service, and community recently drew members together in joyous recognition of the church’s enduring mission. Pastor Brian Armen has served the congregation since […]
The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Englewood Class of 2024 officially unveiled and dedicated the First Responders Monument at the Veterans Memorial & Freedom Pavilion on Thursday, February 20th. First responders from Englewood Fire Department, Sarasota County Fire Department, Charlotte County Fire & EMS, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Sarasota […]