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Peace River, courtesy of Peace River Wildlife Center
The Peace River Manasota reservoir is running low, and that’s raising alarms. Drought conditions won’t let up, and now the reservoir, crucial for Sarasota, DeSoto, and Charlotte counties including North […]
Opposition is strong against a proposed Manasota Beach Road extension, as residents rallied in protest (courtesy of Facebook)
Neighbors aren’t happy about the plan to extend Manasota Beach Road, and they made that clear Friday, March 6, 2026. Residents say building this new stretch would destroy Manasota Key. […]
Illegal Gambling Arcade, courtesy of Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
A North Port man, Alex Jacobs, faces a hearing in Sarasota County after authorities arrested him last November on charges of running an illegal gambling house. Deputies raided Headquarters Social […]
Dickey Betts Memorial
Florida just gave Dickey Betts a fitting tribute: drivers cruising through his hometown on U.S. 41 will now see signs for the Dickey Betts Memorial Highway. It’s a stretch of […]
Manasota Beach Road Extension
Sarasota County officials gathered on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to share details about the Manasota Beach Road extension. The meeting, held at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center in Venice, […]
North Port, Florida Makes U-Haul’s growth index list
North Port’s on the rise. If you’ve been in the area for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed. Now even U-Haul’s calling it out. According to their latest study, […]
Hermitage Fellow Claire Chase at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
The Hermitage Artist Retreat just rolled out its February 2026 schedule, and it’s packed with talent you don’t want to miss. Think Broadway star power, world-class musicians, acclaimed writers, and […]
The Neighborhood Land Conservancy will host its annual Race to Conserve on February 28, 2026, at Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park in Englewood, with proceeds supporting land protection efforts […]
OSPREY, FL (December 18, 2026) Big Waters Land Trust, formerly Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, is delighted to announce the return of their celebrated farm-to-table luncheon, Feast Upon the […]
SARASOTA COUNTY – Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has acquired property formerly owned by the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND). This is part of the county’s ongoing […]
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