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A new petition has been launched to oppose a proposed Lee County ordinance that would significantly restrict public beach parking in Boca Grande. The draft ordinance, set for a vote […]
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its annual “Let’s Eat, Englewood” restaurant contest, recognizing culinary creativity and community favorites during the two-week dining promotion presented this […]
Charlotte County officials have urged the Lee County Board of Commissioners to consider the regional impact of proposed parking restrictions on Gasparilla Island, warning that limits on public access to […]
Lee County commits to safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road
Lee County commissioners just signed off on $5.7 million for safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road, a stretch that’s seen more than its share of deadly crashes. They’re not waiting […]
ENGLEWOOD — Englewood Elementary School has named Media Specialist Danielle Domke as its 2025–2026 School-Related Employee of the Year. Domke is known for her energy and creativity in the school’s […]
The Englewood Chamber of Commerce, local first responders, veterans, and community members gathered Thursday morning at Veterans Plaza for a memorial ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, […]
Lee County Commissioners unanimously passed a revised parking ordinance for Boca Grande on Tuesday, enacting new restrictions designed to manage growth while preserving public access to the island’s beaches. Dubbed […]
Charlotte County commissioners have approved a path forward for rebuilding Englewood Beach and Chadwick Park, directing Community Services Director Tommy Scott to begin design and permitting for a midrange plan […]
Cancelled Flights due to storm
Travelers at Southwest Florida International Airport found themselves glued to weather updates as a major winter storm barreled through the north and east coast. Flights to cities like Chicago? Already […]
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice to consider UDC Amendment […]
Tamiami Trail
Long before anyone drove it, the Tamiami Trail was a path for people on foot and in canoes. For Florida’s original inhabitants, the wetlands weren’t an obstacle; they were a […]
ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Vice President for Regional History John McCarthy will return to the Manasota Beach Club to open the club’s Two Thousand Twenty-Six Monday Lecture […]
Florida attempts to ban texting while driving
Florida lawmakers are taking another shot at cracking down on distracted driving. This week, State Senator Erin Grall from Vero Beach brought back Senate Bill 1152, a bill that fizzled […]
Sarasota County will begin removing 42 black olive trees along Dearborn Street in late August as part of an infrastructure and streetscape improvement project. Thirty-six trees on the west side […]
Photo: Englewood Area Fire Control District
A garage fire on Fairway Drive prompted a joint response from the Englewood Area Fire Control District and Charlotte County Fire and EMS on Monday afternoon, December 8. Fire crews […]
The site in Englewood is adjacent to Indian Mound Park, which is owned by Sarasota County Courtesy of Sarasota Government
Sarasota County just bought a 0.48-acre lot right next to Indian Mound Park for $750,000, aiming to open more waterfront space along Lemon Bay in Englewood. The deal closed on […]
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