Community News

Costco Coming To Wellen Park

Sunday, November 26

Costco Coming To Wellen Park Big box national retailer Costco has closed on the site for its newest store location, in North Port's Wellen Park development near U.S. 41, east of West Villages Parkway, according to... Read More.

Celebrate Everything Water At The 9th Annual Englewood Beach Waterfest

Thursday, November 16

Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Englewood Beach Waterfest, a celebration of everything water taking place from November 17-19, 2023! Kick off the festivities with a Block Party on Historic Dearborn Street in Englewood... Read More.

Veterans Day Ceremonies To Be Held Through Out The Area

Thursday, November 9

Veterans Day Ceremonies To Be Held Through Out The Area Veterans Day 2023 Sarasota and Charlotte County Florida SCF-Venice Veterans Day Ceremony (Thursday): Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Performance Pavilion Includes... Read More.

DEDICATION of the BERLIN WALL EXHIBIT Military Heritage Museum November 9, 2023 | 4:30 p.m.

Monday, November 6

DEDICATION of the BERLIN WALL EXHIBIT Military Heritage Museum November 9, 2023 | 4:30 p.m. West-Berliner climb on the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989, to ask for its fall. After months of mass protests... Read More.

Generous $700,000 Contribution Bolsters Peace River Wildlife Center

Friday, October 27

Charlotte County, Florida An undisclosed donation of $700,000 is propelling the Peace River Wildlife Center closer to realizing its permanent residence in Charlotte County, Florida. Volunteer Barb Taylor expressed her enthusiasm, describing it as a... Read More.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office To Receive Funding For HVE Initiative For Pedestrian And Bicycle Safety

Tuesday, September 26

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the agency again received funding for a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) initiative for pedestrian and bicycle safety. Sarasota County ranks in the top 25 counties in... Read More.

“Let’s Eat Englewood” On The Table For All To Enjoy!

Saturday, September 16

The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce welcomes back their 9th Annual Restaurant Week Promotion, “Let’s Eat, Englewood!” planned for September 14th– September 28th, 2023. “Let’s Eat, Englewood” is an event where people will have the... Read More.

Sarasota County Introduces New Electronic Procurement System

Tuesday, September 12

TODAY Sarasota County will begin a transition from its current electronic procurement system (Periscope 52G) to OpenGov Procurement for publishing solicitations and receiving vendor responses. IMPORTANT: All new bid opportunities will be posted in OpenGov... Read More.

911 Commemorations In Our Area

Saturday, September 9

Many citizens in our area will hold tributes to remember and honor the victims of 9/11, and the first responders that lost their lives in the terrorist attack. Nearly 3,000 Americans, including 5 from Florida,... Read More.

Suncoast Humane Society To Host Art For Animals Auction Event

Saturday, August 12

(Engelwood, FL - August, 2023) — The Suncoast Humane Society is excited to announce its highly anticipated Art for Animals Auction event, a night dedicated to art appreciation, fun, and most of all, the unwavering support... Read More.