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All our old favorites are back — and some new ones too! Find fresh produce, food, and unique wares every Thursday through May, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Come by, say hi, and check out this short video from opening day.
(July 11, 2025) — Local pickleball enthusiasts and newcomers alike are invited to celebrate National Pickleball Day at Tringali Park Recreation Center on Friday, Aug. 8. The daylong event, scheduled […]
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC), in partnership with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, will co-host a virtual Campaign School and Community Leadership Training on October 22-23 from 5:30 to 8 […]
In anticipation of the 2025 hurricane season, Charlotte County Public Works has opened three sandbag distribution sites to help residents prepare for potential flooding. Starting Monday, June 23, residents can […]
Ingman Marine announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Cannons Marina, marking the company’s fourth location in Southwest Florida. The closing is expected soon, extending Ingman’s longstanding partnership […]
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital is offering a free resource for community members ready to stop smoking. The hospital announced it is hosting Tobacco Free Florida’s “Quit Your Way” program every […]
Two regional leaders in women’s advocacy have launched a new biweekly podcast aimed at elevating conversations about how policies are affecting women in today’s shifting political, cultural, and economic landscape. […]
Arcadia, a town rooted in Florida’s ranching and railroad history, is taking center stage in Our Vanishing Americana: Florida, a new public television documentary airing on WEDU PBS. The hour-long […]
Englewood Pioneer Days will return over Labor Day weekend and the week prior with a full schedule of festivities, including pageants, a parade, races, and contests. Events begin with the […]
The Loomis Brothers Circus returns to Charlotte County this August for a weekend of dazzling performances, animal encounters, and family entertainment. Now in its 29th year, the nationally touring show […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 16, 2025) — The Charlotte County Commission is seeking volunteers for the following appointments: The Agricultural & Natural Resources Advisory Committee is searching for one volunteer […]
Fellowship Church, founded in 2002 and led by Pastor Garry Clark, will break ground on Sunday, August 10, after the 10:30am service, on a 10,000-square-foot Youth Wing at its Rotonda […]
HCA Florida Wellen Park Emergency and the North port Police Department are teaming up to help Englewood residents safely dispose of unneeded medications. Building on a promising 27% decline in […]
The Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary is seeking donations and sponsors to help fund their annual “Light Up Lemon Bay” fireworks show on the Fourth of July. This is a huge […]
The PicklePlex of Punta Gorda has announced Katie Mell as its new executive director, effective Monday, July 28. Mell will work alongside the board of directors to guide the facility’s […]
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual “Let’s Eat, Englewood” restaurant contest, recognizing culinary creativity and community favorites during the two-week dining promotion presented this […]
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 […]
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