Mote Marine Laboratory Opens 10th Location at Crane Point Museum
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and Crane Point Museum & Nature Center marked a milestone on October 6, 2025, with the opening of Mote’s 10th location: the Mote Mangrove to […]
Horticulture Field Day at the University of Florida, flowers, grass, Fifield Hall, trees. UF/IFAS Photo: Thomas Wright.
Charlotte County Master Gardeners Host Open House for Local Green Thumbs
Gardening enthusiasts across Englewood, North Port, and Wellen Park are invited to explore the beauty and practicality of Southwest Florida horticulture during the Charlotte County Volunteer Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens […]
Applications for recreational harvest of goliath grouper open
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the 2026 annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime […]
RainCheck Program Encourages Sarasota County Residents to Improve Water Quality
Sarasota County is helping homeowners make a difference in local water quality through the RainCheck program, an incentive rebate initiative that promotes stormwater infiltration projects across the community. The RainCheck […]
FWC Lionfish Challenge celebrates 10-year anniversary
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Lionfish Challenge celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2025 with record participation and a new Lionfish King and Commercial Champion. More than 500 divers […]
Snook Harvest Season Opens in Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Regions October 1
The recreational harvest season for snook opens October 1 in the Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The season will remain […]
‘Imagine A Day Without Water’ Tour Scheduled at Burnt Store Water Plant
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (September 24, 2025) – The Charlotte County Utilities Department will host a public tour of the Burnt Store Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility on Thursday, October 16 […]
40th International Coastal Cleanup Is Saturday!
This is a reminder to join volunteers worldwide to help protect our waters by removing litter and recording data that can drive real policy change. This year’s cleanup is especially […]
Sarasota County Parks Volunteers Receive State Award
Some of the volunteers holding the award: Jim Wendell, John Metzger, David Evans, Steven Bell, and Jim Dobson. The Florida Recreation and Park Association (FRPA) honored Sarasota County Parks, Recreation […]
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 […]
Englewood
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Jul 25, 2026
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