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North Port to host panel on environmental resiliency
The City of North Port invites community members to join the third installment of its panel series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College, […]
Charlotte County adds reflective evacuation zone bands to stop signs
Charlotte County has installed more than 12,900 reflective vinyl bands on stop signs and at intersections across unincorporated areas to help residents and visitors quickly identify evacuation zones during tropical […]
Mote Marine Laboratory Opens New Seagrass Research Facilities
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium marked a major milestone in ocean sustainability on August 25 with the ribbon-cutting of three cutting-edge research facilities aimed at restoring Florida’s imperiled seagrass ecosystems. […]
Fightin’ Tarpons Hand Lemon Bay Volleyball First Loss
Lemon Bay Varsity Volleyball dropped its first match of the season Wednesday, falling 3-1 to Charlotte (25-20, 20-25, 25-13, 25-23). The Manta Rays slipped to 5-1 while the Fightin’ Tarpons […]
Sarasota County Schools Hosts College Night
Sarasota County Schools Student Services is inviting local students and families to an informative evening of exploration and planning at 2025 College Night, set for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from […]
Suncoast Humane Society Launches HappyCapys Program
Three young capybara sisters have a new home at the Suncoast Humane Society where they are beginning their role as animal ambassadors. The animals were rescued from a wildlife rehabilitation […]
Visit Sarasota County and Sarasota BMX to Host UCI BMX Racing World Cup Final Rounds in 2026 and 2027
Visit Sarasota County, in partnership with Sarasota BMX, announced today that Sarasota County will host two consecutive UCI BMX Racing World Cup events in 2026 and 2027 at the Sarasota […]
Englewood Pioneer Days Cardboard Boat Race Winners
One of the most popular traditions of Englewood Pioneer Days, the cardboard boat races, made a big splash on August 30 at Indian Mound Park on Lemon Bay. This year’s […]
Commissioner Yaworsky fines insurers $2 million for hurricane claims misconduct
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky fined eight insurers for a total of more than $2 million for improper claims-handling practices following Hurricanes Ian and Idalia. The Office of Insurance Regulation […]
Petreccia Samuels crowned Englewood’s 2025 Mayor 4 A Day
A packed crowd filled Landy’s Restaurant on Thursday night as six candidates and their supporters gathered for the grand reveal of the Englewood Pioneer Days Mayor for a Day fundraiser. […]
Nature news… guided walks, hands-on workshops, family-friendly programs and major regional conferences…Learn, volunteer, or simply enjoy the outdoors.
Join us on Saturday, September 13, from 10 to 11am at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse, 880 Belcher Road, Gasparilla Island State Park, Boca Grande, for a fun, family-friendly program all […]
Theater, music, comedy, and art across Englewood, Venice, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte. There’s something for everyone to enjoy in the weeks ahead.
Get ready for laughter and mischief as “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” takes the stage at Lemon Bay Playhouse beginning Wednesday, September 3 from 7:30 to 10pm. In this spirited […]
This month’s bulletins showcase the best of community happenings… Pioneer Days events, festivals, concerts and more.
One of Pioneer Days’ most unique and talked-about traditions is the Cardboard Boat Races, taking place Saturday, August 30 at the Englewood Sailing Center in Indian Mound Park, 210 Winson […]
Keeping Up with the Kids
From youth achievements to family fun, September is full of opportunities for kids and caregivers to learn, imagine, and explore together. Sixteen-year-old Maddie Canty sets the tone with her Girl […]
Sarasota Memorial Opens Clinical Trial for Women with Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Women with advanced or recurring ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer may be eligible to enroll in a new clinical trial offered through Sarasota Memorial’s Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute. […]
DOH-Charlotte Issues Rabies Advisory After Confirmed Case
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) has issued a rabies advisory following confirmation of a positive case in a raccoon captured near Washington Loop Road and Duncan […]
