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After nearly shutting its doors for good, the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay came roaring back with a grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting celebration! The evening was filled with art, live music, food, drinks, and plenty of smiles as supporters gathered to celebrate the gallery’s fresh start. Thanks to everyone who helped keep a creative heartbeat of Lemon Bay alive and thriving! PS: Remember them for holiday shopping!
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will consider a proposal next month to rezone a property on East Manasota Beach Road from residential and office use to a commercial designation. The […]
Streaming used to be easy. You had Netflix, your cousin’s password, and an evening to… chill. Now? It’s like trying to assemble IKEA furniture in the dark, with half the […]
One of the most popular traditions of Englewood Pioneer Days, the cardboard boat races, made a big splash on August 30 at Indian Mound Park on Lemon Bay. This year’s […]
From youth achievements to family fun, September is full of opportunities for kids and caregivers to learn, imagine, and explore together. Sixteen-year-old Maddie Canty sets the tone with her Girl […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (June 30, 2025) — Local photographers are invited to showcase what makes Charlotte County a paradise to live, work and play in by entering the 2026 Charlotte […]
Sarasota County will soon begin removing 42 black olive trees along West Dearborn Street in Englewood, citing storm damage, safety hazards, and high maintenance costs. Thirty-six of the trees are […]
Registration is now open for the 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, set for November 6 at the Harvest House Learning Enrichment Campus in Sarasota. Themed “Then, Now, Next: 20 Years […]
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 […]
Celebrate the arts all summer long! Find performances, exhibits, workshops, and cultural gatherings for all ages and interests. Let’s get inspired… Feel the thunder roll and the guitars wail as […]
The Charlotte County School Board will hold a public hearing on October 14 to review several district policies, including emergency management procedures, student cell phone use, and charter school regulations. […]
North Port’s Freedom Festival is now scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, giving the community a second chance to enjoy one of the city’s most popular annual events. The festival […]
This summer, three exceptional Florida public school arts teachers are trading classrooms for coastlines as recipients of the 2025 State Teachers Artist Residency (STARs) program, hosted by the Hermitage Artist […]
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — A vibrant community mandala created by local artist Rita Schwab was on display at the 2025 Earth Day Festival at Buchan Park on April 5, drawing attention […]
The Sarasota Music Festival, a nationally acclaimed celebration of classical music excellence, runs now through Saturday, June 22, featuring a stellar lineup of chamber music concerts, master classes, and orchestral […]
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 Amateur – You know when a movie almost hits every single note just right? That’s The Amateur. I went in expecting a decent spy flick and ended up inside […]
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