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BPWEV January 2021 Speaker: Dale Wolfson

The Speaker for the January 19, 2021 dinner meeting of the Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice (BPWEV)  will be Dale Wolfson. The topic of her presentation is: Compeer - Mission and Purpose... Monday, January 4, 2021 click to read more

Sunrise Rotary Donation Helps Buy Food For Christmas

Jim Bruns, President of the Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club, recently presented a $2,200 check to Ruth Hill, administrator at The Jubilee Center, to help with purchasing food to be distributing for Christmas. The money was raised from club members. Sunday, December 20, 2020 click to read more

BPWEV "Women Helping Women" mission a success in 2020

“Women Helping Women,” one of the Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice’s (BPWEV) main missions, truly became a great success this year... Sunday, December 20, 2020 click to read more

BPWEV "Jewels Of Business" workshop well received

The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice (BPWEV) held a well-attended workshop “Jewels of Business” at Plantation Golf and Country Club on December 5... Saturday, December 19, 2020 click to read more

Current announced as Governor Nominee Designate

Rotary District 6960 Selection Committee for 2023/2024 District Governor announces that Alfred C. Current III, of The Rotary Club of Englewood, has been selected as the District 6960 District Governor Nominee Designate... Friday, December 18, 2020 click to read more

BPW Member Spotlight: Carol Kouba

Carol Kouba, a Business and Professional Women member for 40 years, has been an outstanding example of loyalty and dedication to BPW... Friday, December 11, 2020 click to read more

Moose Lodge Donates To F.A.M.E.

Englewood Moose Lodge 1933 presented the Friends for the Advancement of Musical Education (F.A.M.E.) Director Jim Pivovar with a check for $4,000 at the F.A.M.E. annual benefit... Thursday, December 10, 2020 click to read more

Rotary Clubs help local schools with covid related aid

The Rotary Club of Englewood was able to assist local schools with providing COVID-19 safety items. The club knew the needs would be great once school resumed with unforeseen and non-budgeted items... Thursday, December 10, 2020 click to read more

Rotonda West Woman's Club Annual Meeting

GFWC Rotonda West Woman’s Club held their November General Meeting at the American Legion Post 113 on Thursday, November 19. It was the annual meeting to recognize Veterans and Active Service Members... Wednesday, December 9, 2020 click to read more

Elks raise $1600 for homeless vets

The Englewood Elks held a dinner dance to raise funds to help homeless veterans. They raised $1,600 and the proceeds were given to the Charlotte County Homeless Coalition which helps homeless veterans all over Southwest Florida. Pictured on left is Darcy Woods of the Homeless Coalition with Carolyn Sutherland of the Englewood Elks. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 click to read more

The Oyster Creek Golf and Country Club Homeowners Association Donate to Lemon Bay High School for Students In Need

$3,150 was raised during a Halloween Trick or Treat event... Monday, December 7, 2020 click to read more

Lemon Bay Woman's Club

Lemon Bay Woman's Club Since 1918, Lemon Bay Woman’s Club (LBWC) has played an integral role in the lives of many Englewood residents. Formed by a group of community-minded women organized by Dr. Mary Green, the organization, first named Lemon Bay Mother’s Club... Friday, November 20, 2020 click to read more

Moose Lodge donates turkeys to local charities

On November 10th, Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 donated six cases of turkey to St. David’s Jubilee Center for their Thanksgiving dinner boxes. (See the cover.) Three cases of turkeys were also donated to Englewood Meals on Wheels (MOW). John Bienkowski, Gerry Greiff, Bob Stayrook and Newt Webb from Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 delivered the donations to Robin at MOW.  Thursday, November 19, 2020 click to read more

AMVETS Post 777... Where everybody knows your name

Calling all veterans! Do you know about the local AMVETS post right here in Englewood? Veterans of all U.S. branches of the military are welcome to stop by for comaraderie and fun. No war talk or politics – just friendly socializing over food and drinks. Post Commander Bill Capozzi compares Post 777 to the bar in TV sit-com "Cheers"... Wednesday, November 18, 2020 click to read more

Rotary Club Ladies Help with Habitat for Humanity

On Saturday, October 17, the ladies from the Rotary Club of Englewood participated in the South Sarasota County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build. The Habitat’s goal is to build or renovate safe, decent, affordable, energy efficient homes for those in need. Participating in this year’s  Women’s Build were (l – r:) Julia Mercier, Deborah Hegedus, Karen Current, Janet Shawen and Chris Cameron. To learn more  about Habitat for Humanity, visit www.habitatsouthsarasota.org. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 click to read more