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Fellowship Church to Break Ground on New Youth Wing in August
Fellowship Church, founded in 2002 and led by Pastor Garry Clark, will break ground on Sunday, August 10, after the 10:30am service, on a 10,000-square-foot Youth Wing at its Rotonda […]

Sarasota County Announces 2025 Off the Page Line Up
SARASOTA COUNTY — Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources invites readers, writers and literary lovers of all ages to the 2025 Off the Page literary celebration, a monthlong literary celebration […]

North Port Parks & Recreation offers Midday Hangout for homeschool students
NORTH PORT, FL—North Port Parks & Recreation is excited to announce upcoming dates for Midday Hangout, a program designed for homeschool students. This engaging program offers children the chance to […]

Friends of Elsie Quirk Library to Hold Annual Book Sale in August
Friends of the Elsie Quirk Library is having its annual book sale starting on Aug. 1, offering great deals on a wide selection of gently used books at the library’s […]

Charlotte County Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Committees and Boards
The Charlotte County Commission is seeking residents to fill multiple volunteer positions across a variety of advisory committees and boards. These appointments offer local citizens the opportunity to contribute to […]

Suncoast Humane Society 2026 Pet Calendar Contest
The Suncoast Humane Society is still accepting entries for its 2026 Pet Calendar Photo Contest, giving pet lovers a chance to showcase their furry friends while supporting animal rescue efforts. […]

NP City Commission approves updated fee structure for Warm Mineral Springs Park starting Oct. 1
NORTH PORT, FL – At its regular meeting Tuesday, the North Port City Commission formally approved an updated fee structure for Warm Mineral Springs Park, effective Oct. 1, 2025. This […]

Fall Programming Set to Make a Splash at North Port Aquatic Center
The North Port Aquatic Center will transition to its fall operating schedule beginning Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, offering a slate of seasonal programming designed to engage all ages while the […]

Southern Living Highlights Sarasota’s Selby Gardens as a Global Sustainability Standout
SARASOTA, Fla. — In the most recent edition, Southern Living spotlights Marie Selby Botanical Gardens as the world’s first net-positive energy botanical garden complex, placing Sarasota on the map not […]

Registration Opens for Charlotte County’s 2025 Fit for Life Senior Games
Registration is now open for the 2025 Fit for Life Senior Games in Charlotte County, offering adults aged 50 and over a chance to compete in a variety of Olympic-style […]

Englewood Back to School Bash
Local students and families are invited to kick off the new school year at the Englewood Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2, from 10am to noon at Sky […]

Capes, Claws & Chaos: July’s Movie Madness
It’s July in Englewood, which means the air is thick enough to chew and the weather app is quietly panicking about a “tropical disturbance.” The only logical response is to surrender […]

New hires, programs, and investments making headlines around Englewood…
Crews Bank & Trust is pleased to announce the addition of Todd Topliff as its newest Commercial Banker. Topliff has more than 13 years of business banking experience, having worked […]

Sue Zipay, trailblazing Rockford Peaches player and Englewood tennis coach, dies at 91
Sue Parsons Zipay, a former professional baseball player who later became a local tennis coach and advocate for women in sports, died peacefully July 14, 2025. She was 91. Born […]

Whatever the weather, nature’s calling!
Rain or shine, there’s always something wild, wonderful, and worth exploring: Gardening, wildlife talks, guided walks and eco adventures… Master Gardener Volunteers Office Hours at Centennial Park Recreation CenterDo you […]

Venice High’s Marek Houston Drafted 16th Overall by Twins in MLB First Round
Marek Houston, a standout shortstop from Venice High School, was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 Major League Baseball […]