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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!
VENICE, Fla. — Jay White, known internationally for his tribute performances honoring Neil Diamond, will return to Southwest Florida with a live concert on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the […]
The Englewood Fire Department announced that Tower 75 is now operating as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) truck, joining four of the department’s six frontline fire apparatus with ALS certification. […]
Lemon Bay Varsity Volleyball dropped its first match of the season Wednesday, falling 3-1 to Charlotte (25-20, 20-25, 25-13, 25-23). The Manta Rays slipped to 5-1 while the Fightin’ Tarpons […]
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 […]
The Sarasota County Commission will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2025, to consider a proposed zoning change for a property at 1407 East Manasota Beach Road at Englewood […]
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced its fourth season of the Cross Arts Collaborative, an initiative that supports local performers expanding their creative practices. This year’s recipients are composer Shawn […]
Multi-platinum rock frontmen Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray, Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra, and Emerson Hart of Tonic will take the stage at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on […]
Cedar Point Environmental Park will host “Gopher Tortoise Day” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. The public event will include a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of a […]
Back by popular demand! The 5th Annual LB Baseball & Softball Slowpitch Tournament will take place Sunday, November 23, at the Englewood Sports Complex, located at 1300 South River Road. […]
Get ready for laughter and mischief as “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” takes the stage at Lemon Bay Playhouse beginning Wednesday, September 3 from 7:30 to 10pm. In this spirited […]
The Englewood Fire District is raising awareness about the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries commonly found in e-bikes, scooters, and large power tools. In a public safety announcement posted […]
The Hermitage Artist Retreat and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will once again present their celebrated outdoor performance series, “Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens,” now entering its sixth year. The 2025–2026 […]
The Sarasota County Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m. on November 5 at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail in Venice, to consider several measures affecting […]
The Lemon Bay Historical Society will host John Tuff and Friends for “An Evening of Country Classics” on Friday, November 21 at 7pm at the historic Green Street Church, 510 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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