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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 community event, and the Rotary relies on all of us to make it happen. Every bit helps. Please visit lbsrfoundation.com.
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 […]
Nancy Wille, a lifelong volunteer, historian, and one of Englewood’s most devoted residents, has been named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Pioneer Days Parade in recognition of her decades-long commitment […]
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 […]
Sarasota County residents who received a new garbage cart as part of the county’s updated waste collection system have until June 30, 2025, to request a different cart size. The […]
Sarasota County has moved forward with a series of capital improvement projects to address damage to Manasota Key Road caused by recent hurricanes, including the construction of a temporary access […]
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 […]
After the loss of her son Spencer, Dawn Stephens found comfort in a Wind Phone in Safety Harbor. The experience led her and her family to bring a similar space […]
The Fourth of July weekend is a time to celebrate — but not at the cost of safety. Operation Dry Water (ODW) returns July 4–6, 2025, with law enforcement across […]
A $100,000 anonymous donation is helping Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources expand access to its extensive archival collections through new digitization tools and public resources. The donation, made to […]
Looking for something to do? Community events, classes, shopping.. we’ve rounded up a little bit of everything happening nearby. Take a scroll, there’s bound to be something fun with your […]
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 […]
SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Sarasota County officials and community members gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking of the county’s new History Center and the expansion of the Fruitville Public […]
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 […]
It’s official! This year’s race for honorary Mayor of Englewood is on! Prospective mayors will raise money to benefit their chosen charities. This year’s candidates include Pet Samuels supporting the […]
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 […]
Join us tonight, April 12, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm for an evening full of music, raffles, prizes, and nonstop FUN! All proceeds go to support “Survivors Supporting Sailors Sailors” […]
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