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'Dr. Martin Luther' to speak at Christ Lutheran Church

Don’t miss this special guest speaker at Christ Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 31! Time travel back to the 16th century as Dr. Martin Luther recounts his efforts to reform the Catholic Church... Saturday, October 16, 2021 click to read more

Lemon Bay Historical Society reopens to the public

The Lemon Bay Historical Society has reopened the Historic Green Street Church for public monthly community events. On Tuesday, October 26 at 7pm, Thomas Kreidler, historian and Civil War re-enactor, will do a presentation on Francis Calvin Morgan Boggess... Friday, October 15, 2021 click to read more

The Florida International Air Show happening this weekend

The Florida International Air Show takes to the skies in Punta Gorda on Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17. Gates open both days at 9am and the show starts at noon. Performers include the F-16 Viper Demo Team, Patty Wagstaff, U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team, ChefPitts, SBD Dauntless “Lady in Blue,” and FG1D Corsair. Tickets are $25 for adults; children ages 2 to 12, $5; Veteran/Military/Senior $20; and Family Pack $50. To see the complete show line-up and purchase tickets, visit www.floridaairshow.com. The event takes place at the Punta Gorda Airport, Challenger Blvd., Punta Gorda. One of the F-16 Viper demo team jets is pictured here. Friday, October 15, 2021 click to read more

Crestwood Circus Ranch

Circus and Western combine to create a unique Englewood Ranch... Thursday, October 14, 2021 click to read more

DinoVenture Roars Into Bishop Planetarium

What’s 40 feet long, and will soon be roaring into The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in Bradenton? A tyrannosaurus rex – one of more than two dozen life-like dinosaurs that will be in The Bishop’s newest experience Dino Don’s DinoVenture, opening to the public on Saturday, October 23... Tuesday, October 5, 2021 click to read more

Winn Dixie completes Sunnybrook location remodel, gives back to youth

Winn-Dixie officially unveiled the newly remodeled Sunnybrook Winn-Dixie store and liquor store to the Englewood community with a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 15... Monday, October 4, 2021 click to read more

Florida International Air Show coming to Punta Gorda Airport

Tickets are on sale now for the Florida International Air Show, which is returning to Punta Gorda on Saturday & Sunday, October 16 & 17... Friday, October 1, 2021 click to read more

'Almost, Maine" at Venice Theatre

Spend a magical evening in the remote, mythical town of “Almost, Maine” where the residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and comical ways. This comedy runs from Friday, September 24 through Sunday, October 10 in the Jersey Theatre at Venice Theater, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice. Evening performances are 7:30pm; Sunday matinees 2pm. Tickets run $15 to $27. Purchase tickets online at www.venicetheatre.org. Monday, September 20, 2021 click to read more

FLA International Air Show coming to Punta Gorda

Performers include the F-16 Viper Demo Team, Patty Wagstaff, U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team, Chef Pitts, SBD Dauntless 'Lady in Blue', and FG1D Corsair... Monday, September 20, 2021 click to read more

Tai Chi Returns

Tai Chi Classes resume on Friday, September 10 at Christ Lutheran Church, 701 N. Indiana Avenue. Beginner classes will meet on Fridays, 10 to 11am. Tai Chi movements can boost immunity, improve muscle strength, balance, and flexibility, while also reducg stress and lowering blood pressure. Pay $5 at the door, masks optional, no proof of vaccination needed. Call Susan at 828•2688 or Nancy at 492•2167 for questions. “Learn Tai Chi and it will reward you the rest of your life!” Friday, September 3, 2021 click to read more

"Lightspeed GIVES" Back To Englewood

Lightspeed GIVES is the charitable arm of Lightspeed Voice. Their mission is to connect with the local community to build a better future by quarterly making community grants for tangible items to local nonprofits to further their goals. The grants must be requested by the nonprofit organization.... Thursday, September 2, 2021 click to read more

West Dearborn Construction Has Begun

Construction has begun for the West Dearborn Street Improvement Project with the closing of the intersection of Elm/Magnolia and W. Dearborn. Re-construction of that intersection will take approximately 30 days, depending on the weather... Thursday, September 2, 2021 click to read more

Civilian Volunteers Assist Charlotte County Sheriff's Office in Keeping the County Safe

Did you know that the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) welcomes volunteers and utilizes their assistance in different capacities?  Right now, there are over 60 dedicated men and women who serve the county through four basic areas: Citizens Observation Patrol (COP), Marine Unit, Parking Enforcement, and Administrative. These volunteers are the “eyes and ears” of the CCSO... Thursday, September 2, 2021 click to read more

Englewood Community Hospital breaks ground on Emergency Department

Englewood Community Hospital has started construction on a multi-phase state-of-the-art Emergency Department renovation. The $10 million project will expand capacity, helping the hospital stay ahead of the healthcare needs of the growing Englewood community... Wednesday, August 25, 2021 click to read more

Green Street Church Reopens For Public Programs and Events

Author and PoetcClarissa Thomasson will be speaking at the Historic Green Street Church, 510 S. Indiana Avenue, on Tuesday, September 28 at 7pm when the Lemon Bay Historical Society once again opens this historic building to the public... Tuesday, August 24, 2021 click to read more

COVID-19 survivor celebrated upon discharge from Englewood Community Hospital

Englewood Community Hospital caregivers lined the halls on Wednesday, August 4 to cheer for Mauricio Calderon, a 54-year-old COVID-19 survivor, as he was wheeled to his wife’s car. Caregivers celebrated Mauricio’s release after 27 days of treatment at the hospital... Friday, August 20, 2021 click to read more

The NASA Ambassador of Exploration Award presented to James B. Irwin

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature recently unveiled its newest exhibit: The NASA Ambassador of Exploration Award presented to James B. Irwin who drove a lunar rover on the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission... Friday, August 20, 2021 click to read more

It's time to sign up for Ladies' Over 40 Soccer

Calling all ladies ages 40 and over! Here’s a great way to exercise, have fun, and make new friends: play soccer!... Thursday, August 12, 2021 click to read more

Mammogram Service Expands

Dollars for Mammograms wants everyone to know that it is business as usual, nothing has changed... Thursday, August 12, 2021 click to read more

Englewood Helping Hand Breaks Ground

After five years of planning, Englewood Helping Hand (EHH) was able to ceremoniously dig the first shovel of dirt for their new larger building to be able to help more people in need here in the Englewood area... Friday, August 6, 2021 click to read more