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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.
Celebrate the arts all summer long! Find performances, exhibits, workshops, and cultural gatherings for all ages and interests. Let’s get inspired… Free Adult Monologue Writing Workshop at Solis HallDiscover the […]
The Charlotte County Human Services Department is now accepting applications for assistance with electric bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is supported by the Florida Department of Commerce as […]
Get those costumes ready—Halloween fun kicks off early this year! From Oct. 24 through Halloween night, neighborhoods and community spots will be hosting kid-friendly trick-or-treat events. It’s all about costumes, […]
A proposal by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners that would eliminate nearly all public street parking near Boca Grande’s beach access points is drawing backlash from the surrounding […]
Sarasota County School Board Chair Tim Enos announced today he will resign effective August 24, 2025, to return as Chief of Police for the district. A veteran in school safety, […]
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is preparing to clear land for SMH-North Port, the city’s first full-service hospital, while also planning a $57 million expansion to accommodate future growth. The […]
Englewood has a flag! Englewood Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Doug Izzo, and the 2025 Chamber President, Jessica Souza, raised the new flag at the Englewood Chamber. The flag was […]
Boca Cares, the charitable foundation of the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club community, has recently awarded grants to 17 nonprofit organizations serving Englewood and the surrounding area, furthering its […]
Sarasota County will offer free, voluntary, self-service sandbag stations Sunday, August 10, to help residents prepare for potential tropical weather during hurricane season. A second distribution date is set for […]
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 […]
Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Keeps Annual Englewood 4th of July Fireworks Tradition Going Strong! This year the Fireworks will be shot off at the end of Dearborn Street at 9:05pm […]
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Here’s your guide to the area’s non-trick-or-treat Halloween happenings: Halloween NotteGet ready for chills and thrills at Halloween Notte, running Thursdays and Sundays from 6 to 10pm and Fridays and […]
The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the East Manasota Commercial Project, granting a rezoning request for four parcels totaling 1.53 acres at the southeast corner of State […]
The Charlotte County Commission is seeking residents to fill multiple volunteer positions across a variety of advisory committees and boards. These appointments offer local citizens the opportunity to contribute to […]
(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 […]
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