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Long Timers of Sarasota County to Meet at ‘Friends Fest’
The Friends of the Sarasota County History Center will host Friends Fest 2025 on October 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sarasota Farm Bureau, 7289 Palmer Boulevard, […]
(Video) Stack It. ClampIT. Stop The Flood.
StormSurge X is your first line of defense when the water’s rising. The fastest, cleanest flood barrier on the market. Reusable. Rugged. Ready for the storm.
(Video) Dearborn Street Markets Are Open For Season!
All our old favorites are back — and some new ones too! Find fresh produce, food, and unique wares every Thursday through May, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Come by, say hi, […]
Would Your Teen Know What to Do in a Mental Health Crisis? Free Training Empowers Students to Help Peers
With youth mental health concerns rising nationwide, a free Mental Health First Aid training is being offered to help high school students learn how to recognize and respond when a […]
Vendor registration open for the Great Garage Sale
Vendor registration is now open for the Seventh Annual Great Garage Sale at Charlotte Sports Park, an event that typically draws more than 2,000 shoppers. The sale will be held […]
Charlotte County Public Schools Awarded Over $800K Workforce Grant for Aviation
Charlotte County Public Schools has been awarded $810,371 through the Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program from Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas. The funding will expand workforce education […]
Donate Blood and Receive a Free Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream Ticket
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and OneBlood are teaming up this October with a special offer for blood donors. Participants who donate blood during select dates will receive a free ticket […]
Applications for recreational harvest of goliath grouper open
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will begin accepting applications for the 2026 annual limited harvest season of goliath grouper in state waters. Those interested can apply anytime […]
Public Hearing Scheduled on Land Use and Zoning Proposals for W. Dearborn Area
Sarasota County officials will hold a public hearing on October 16 to review several proposed changes to land use and zoning around the West Dearborn area. The 5p.m. meeting will […]
Project Graduation Hosts Helicopter Ball Drop Fundraiser at LBHS
Lemon Bay High School Project Graduation will host its Fall Ball Drop Fundraiser on Friday, October 17, during Senior Football Night at LBHS. Thanks to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, […]
Blue Angels to Headline 2025 Florida International Air Show
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will soar over Southwest Florida on November 1 and 2 as headliners of the Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport. The Blue Angels, […]
(Video) The finest yarn store in SW Florida
Here’s Traci, inviting you to come in and see her at A Bit O Yarn… “the finest yarn store in SW Florida!” Come in and say hi! A Bit O’ […]
City of North Port Hosts Public Works and Utilities Hiring Event
The City of North Port will host a hiring event for its Public Works and Utilities departments on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the City […]
Local Leaders Launch “A Women’s Place” Podcast
Two regional leaders in women’s advocacy have launched a new biweekly podcast aimed at elevating conversations about how policies are affecting women in today’s shifting political, cultural, and economic landscape. […]
Sarasota County Hearing Set on Guest House, ADU Rules
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice to consider UDC Amendment […]
Catholic Charities Expands Behavioral Health Services in Southwest Florida
Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc., is expanding behavioral health services across Southwest Florida to address a growing demand for mental health care, while also creating new employment opportunities for […]
