Jubilee Center Needs Turkeys
An Englewood organization that gives out Thanksgiving dinner to low-income and homeless folks has double the usual need in 2016 for turkeys and other meal items. Pat Knox, manager of the St. David's... Read More.
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Gas Prices Dropping
Gas prices continued their downward march toward two dollars a gallon last week.Triple-A reports that the average price for a gallon of regular fell on Sunday for the 26th consecutive day in Florida, for... Read More.
North Port Assault Arrest
A North Port man is accused of threatening a woman with a knife and assaulting her. The Englewood Sun reports the victim told police that, during an argument, 68-year-old Samuel Weber brandished a... Read More.
Local Veterans Day Ceremonies
You have plenty of local opportunities to celebrate today, November 11th, Veterans Day. Englewood’s Veterans Day ceremonies begin at 11 a.m. at 10 Harbor Lane, at the west end of West Dearborn Street.American... Read More.
Englewood Paddlefest This Weekend
The second Englewood Paddlefest happens this weekend and gets underway tonight with a pool party, including a shrimp boil and movie, at Cape Haze Marina. Beginning tomorrow morning at 9, it's the races:... Read More.
CCSO Gets Firehouse Grant
Sheriff Bill Prummell and the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office have announced that the CCSO is the recipient of a grant for eight ballistic shields. It comes from the Firehouse Sub Sandwich Shop on Veteran's... Read More.
Gasparilla Road Traffic Shift
Traffic was shifted last night to the newly completed travel lanes on Gasparilla Road between 776 and Keystone Boulevards. All lanes will be open to travel in both directions on the four lane divided... Read More.
Venice Team After Food Title
A team from Venice will be competing this Saturday in the World Food Championships at Orange Beach in Alabama. The Herald Tribune reports that they call themselves Chili Chili Bang Bang and they... Read More.
Venice High Signing Day
Seven outstanding student/athletes from Venice High School made their future intentions known Wednesday on signing day. From the baseball team, Shane Shifflett is going to the University of Florida, Caleb Williams to High... Read More.
North Port Commissioners’ Farewell
By the way, Tuesday's North Port City Commission meeting was the final meeting for the three commissioners elected in 2012. Tom Jones, Cheryl Cook and Vice Mayor Rhonda DiFranco are all stepping down.... Read More.