Local First Responders Recognized

Area First Responders enjoyed an Appreciation Breakfast hosted by the Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce on October 28. Congressman Greg Steube delivered a message via video and letters were displayed from Senator Rick Scott, Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Joe Gruters thanking the First Responders for their service. Photo: Front Row: Major Jim Kenville. Back Row: Colonel Kurt Hoffman (SCSO), Sheriff Bill Prummell, and Lieutenant John Hamp. Monday, November 11, 2019

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New Partnership To Provide For Needy Children

The Back Pack Ministry, which provides weekend food for children of low-income families or homeless who attend Englewood Elementary School has formed a new community partnership between the Jubilee Center at St. David’s Episcopal Church and Community Presbyterian Church... Wednesday, October 30, 2019 click to read more

Florida Int. Air Show Nov. 1-3

Tickets are available online for the Florida International Air Show to be held this year November 1-3 at the Punta Gorda Airport. Performers include the Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons (shown here.) Go to www.FloridaAirShow.com for tickets and the complete schedule. Air show hot line is 833•PGD•FIAS. Friday, October 25, 2019

Rotonda West Announces Christmas Holiday Festivities

Rotonda West's 30th Annual Gazebo Lighting Ceremony and Boat Parade will kick off the holidays at dusk, Saturday, Nov. 30 at the Oakland Hills Marina, followed by the arrival of lighted decorated boats and Santa Claus Friday, October 25, 2019 click to read more

Fashion Show Raises Funds for 'Bedz For Kidz'

The seventh annual Englewood on the Gulf Fashion Show was held on October 7th and deemed a great success. Over 120 people attended, admiring the beach and swimwear lineup... Thursday, October 24, 2019 click to read more

Variety Show Brings In Big Bucks For Suncoast Humane Society

More than 300 gathered at the Englewood Event Center for Suncoast Humane Society’s music variety dinner & drag show on Saturday, October 5. This event was the biggest fundraiser by attendance for the society since it opened its doors... Wednesday, October 16, 2019 click to read more

No More Butts! Volunteers clean up Englewood Beach

Over 50 volunteers gathered at Englewood Beach on September 28 for a clean up with an emphasis on cigarette litter. The number of cigarette butts discarded by beach goers was an unbelievable 9,276!... Sunday, October 13, 2019 click to read more

Charlotte County Employee Nationally Recognized

Completing a year-long professional development program, Charlotte County Public Information Coordinator Elaine Jones joins less than 70 others across the U.S. as a recognized master public information officer (MPIO.)  Friday, October 11, 2019 click to read more

Phil Snyder of Suncoast Humane Society Redigns

The board of trustees has announced the resignation of Suncoast Humane Society’s executive director of 12 years, Phil Snyder, effective September 25... Friday, September 27, 2019 click to read more

Charlotte Players "Comedy for a Cause" A Big Success

The seventh annual Comedy for a Cause, Charlotte Players’ premier fundraiser, took place at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center on September 13... Friday, September 27, 2019 click to read more

New Rec Center Now Open

The Charlotte County Commission held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting September 12 to commemorate the completion of the Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park recreation center... Friday, September 27, 2019 click to read more

Master Gardeners Announce Annual Plant Sale

Sarasota County’s Master Gardener Volunteers invite the public to their annual plant sale to be held Saturday, October 12 from 8am to 1pm on the grounds of UF/IFAS Sarasota County Extension Green Building at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd., Sarasota... Friday, September 27, 2019 click to read more

BBBS launches "100 Men in 100 Days"

Big Brothers Big Sisters, with a ten-county footprint including Sarasota and Charlotte counties, launches its “100 Men in 100 Days” campaign to encourage men to become a Big Brother and volunteer with the organization... Friday, September 27, 2019 click to read more

Englewood Farmers Market Returns

The Englewood Farmers Market opens for its 9th season on Thursday, October 3. Hours are 9am to 2pm. The non-profit Englewood Farmer’s Market, located in downtown Englewood in the 300 block of W. Dearborn... Friday, September 27, 2019 click to read more

US Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering Boating Safety Course

“About Boating Safety" will be offered on Sat. September 21 from 9am to 5pm by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Cape Haze Flotilla 99. The class will be offered at the Cape Haze Community Center... Wednesday, September 18, 2019 click to read more

Fundraiser To Benefit Englewood Elementary Teacher

There will be a fundraiser on Saturday, September 21 for Englewood Elementary teacher, Lauran Hanrahan, at the Englewood Elks, 401 N. Indiana Avenue... Monday, September 16, 2019 click to read more

"Let's Eat, Englewood" Kicks Off Thurday

On Tuesday, September 10, The Englewood Chamber of Commerce held a media gathering to kick off this year's "Let's Eat, Englewood" a weeklong, local dining event... Wednesday, September 11, 2019 click to read more

The Englewood Beach 9, A Great Success

Winners, 'Mime Matters' The Englewood Beach 9, Peace, Love & Putt Putt held on August 24 attracted over 450 participants... Thursday, August 29, 2019 click to read more

'Feed the People' at Christ Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church, 701 N. Indiana Avenue, will be hosting a weekly 'Feed the People' event at 10:30am every Sunday on the church patio... Thursday, August 29, 2019 click to read more

New Rec Center Now Open

The new Recreation Center at Ann & Chuck Dever Regional Park opened for activities on August 19 and promises to be a great asset to the Englewood community... Thursday, August 29, 2019 click to read more

Pirate Poker Run Raises Funds For Waterfest

Patrick and Karen Tormey were two of the over 400 people and additional guests who participated in the Waterfest Pirate Poker Run on August 24... Thursday, August 29, 2019 click to read more