The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce honors their volunteers with a luncheon once a year. This year's event was held in conjunction with their monthly Biz@Noon networking luncheon Thursday, October 15 at Farlow's on the Water. The current volunteers have a combined total of 80 years of service to the Englewood Chamber. Several gifts were given to the volunteers to show appreciation including wine, a brass keepsake keychain, a rose and gift card which were provided by Board Members Mark Knauf, Jonathan Varner, Brian Faro, Kathleen Jarosik, Kathy Castellano, Shane Whitmore, Mary Smedley and Kim Parks. The volunteers were treated to lunch and a special dessert provided by Keith and Laurie Farlow. Volunteers pictured here (left to right:) Front-Paulette McGreevy & Paula Savo, Standing-Jeff Cates & Debbie German, Seated - Lydia Havey, Leona Blodgett, Mary Bang, Judie Millspaugh, Lindsay Broschart (standing), Ann Blaha, Peggy Ego and Suzette Apkarian.
If you didn’t grow up here in Englewood, you may be curious what life was like for residents during the mid-20th century. Now you can find out by reading a new book based on the recollections of Monty Birdsey, someone who did grow up here in the 50s and 60s... Monday, October 26, 2020
Maintain indoor air quality all year long Summer can be stifling for people confined to indoors as the heat index climbs into triple digits, and poor air quality can adversely affect an individual’s health. There are ways to ensure the air inside a home stays healthy all year long.
Things Have Had A Way Of Blossoming At 93 years of age, Richard (Dick) Mayer has had an interesting life, one punctuated from time to time by unusual incidents. You want stories? Dick has many that are worth repeating...
Tenet In happier times, Tenet would likely have been chased from the cineplex by now, but with competition like Kid Detective and The War with Grandpa, it was the only movie that Emma and I wanted to see. I was hesitant because Nolan’s movies are a tad complicated... Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Ready or Not ... As the governor opened up Florida, there are those of us who have been isolating for a long time and still remain cautious about the risks involved. For those of us who are paying attention to recent information that filters down through the piles of other stuff out there, it can be frightening. Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Suncoast Humane Society (SHS) had one of their own Pet Therapy team members visit recently. Golden Retriever Pebbles and owner & SHS Volunteer Kathy Hanes came in to provide a little stress relief for SHS staff and volunteers who have been working their tails of... Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Key Chorale’s streaming online season opener “Together We Rise: Celebrating the Resilience of the Human Spirit” brings people together to experience the healing and hope of music... Monday, October 26, 2020
You’re invited! Hancock Grills, a local grill company, is hosting the first Mullet Fest on Saturday, November 14, 10am to 7pm, at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds...
Presenting online, whether for training, coaching or meetings, is here to stay. Sarasota communication firm expert Joan Lowery wants to teach you the fine art of creating first rate virtual presentations to make your online meetings more engaging... Sunday, October 25, 2020
The Venice Symphony announces that violinist Ross Monroe Winter has joined the orchestra as Associate Concertmaster. Dr. Ross Monroe Winter’s career spans four continents and multiple genres as soloist; chamber, orchestral, opera, ballet musician, and educator... Saturday, October 24, 2020
Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, recently announced that the organization has welcomed Amy Wallace as the organization’s development director and Emily Lane as its grants manager... Saturday, October 24, 2020
