Community News

Come out and join the Englewood Sunset Rotary for their annual Englewood Beer Fest. This year's event will showcase the new and improved Pioneer Plaza. There will be live music, activities, food, drinks, and... Read More.

Join the 40th Anniversary Celebration of Venice's SunBug Boutique as we help celebrate with a Live WENG Radio Remote on Friday Jan. 26  from 11 am to 1pm.  Kerri Black and the "Triple M" will... Read More.

North Port Library Recognized For Contribution To The Community On Thursday, Jan. 18, North Port Library received a North Port Spirit Award from South County Heathy Living. The award recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations for... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County is hosting a job fair from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at Fruitville Public Library, 100 Apex Road, Sarasota. There are opportunities in several county departments,... Read More.

MURDOCK — The Tuesday meeting of the Charlotte County Commission will feature deliberations on Tim Chula's contract, famously known as "The Beach Guy," responsible for chair and umbrella services at Englewood Beach. Following public demand... Read More.

2024 NEST Calendar now available During a special presentation at the Sarasota County Nov. 28 commission meeting, student artist winners were recognized for this year's annual Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team (NEST) Calendar, "Clean and Green,"... Read More.

"Friends FULL of Giving” Fundraiser Raises $276,000 For All Faiths Food Bank On November 29, 2023, All Faiths Food Bank hosted its inaugural "Friends FULL of Giving" fundraiser in Sarasota. The event, held on a... Read More.

MURDOCK — Following widespread public appeal to retain "The Beach Guy" as the chair and umbrella vendor at Englewood Beach, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners has decided to defer the decision. In a session... Read More.

Venice, Florida The 35th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade sets sail this Saturday, Dec. 2 in the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats get underway at 6 p.m. The parade starts just north of the Albee Road bridge. There... Read More.