Community News

Sarasota County Announces Registration For Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop Sustainability experts, community organizers, decision-makers and more will gather Nov. 6 in Sarasota County for the 20th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop. Slated for the... Read More.

**Venice Museum Opens Centennial Exhibit: VENICE TURNS 100! VENICE, Fla. – As the City of Venice prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Venice Museum is marking the milestone with a special seasonal exhibit: VENICE... Read More.

Bloodhound Training Exercise Underway in Venice This Week VENICE POLICE DEPARTMENT, VENICE, FLORIDA VENICE – Residents may notice law enforcement activity in downtown Venice this week, but there’s no cause for concern. From August 18–22, the... Read More.

PRESS RELEASE CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2025) – UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant in Charlotte County is seeking volunteers to participate in the Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch to collect information on mating horseshoe crabs in Charlotte Harbor. The information collected is... Read More.

Freedom Festival Redux—a Star-Spangled Summer Send Off NORTH PORT, FL — The City of North Port is ready to end summer with a bang at the Freedom Festival Redux—a Star-Spangled Summer Send Off on Saturday,... Read More.

Lee County Approves New Parking Rules for Boca Grande in Effort to Balance Growth and Beach Access Lee County Commissioners have unanimously approved a revised parking ordinance for Boca Grande, adopting new measures aimed at... Read More.

Upcoming change to annual passes at Warm Mineral Springs Park The City of North Port would like to clarify recent updates regarding admission options at Warm Mineral Springs Park. Annual passes will continue to be available... Read More.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (July 21, 2025) – Registration for the 2025 Fit for Life Senior Games is open. Registration can be done online at CharlotteCountyFL.gov/recprograms, over the phone by calling any Charlotte County recreation center, or in person. Entry fees are $10 per event. 2025... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY - The annual Kids' Summer Beach Runs return to Siesta and North Brohard beaches this June and July, offering one-mile fun runs for kids and families to enjoy healthy activities together throughout... Read More.

The City of Venice has launched a digital volunteer registration portal for its Centennial Celebration. The portal will remain open from July 11 through the end of the 18-month celebration in May 2027. Volunteer... Read More.