Sarasota County announces new app |
The Sarasota County Centennial Committee is pleased to announce the release of Sarasota County Auto Tours, a free smart phone app that brings safe, accessible history to the public... Thursday, March 4, 2021
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March 3, 2021 16:47
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'Helping Hands' located at EUMC while new home being built |
Englewood Helping Hand (EHH) has moved into its new temporary mobile unit on the campus of Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn Street...
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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March 3, 2021 16:34
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2020 Leadership Englewood donates trike bikes and helmets |
The 2020 Leadership Englewood (LE) class, despite not being able to host their fundraising event, 'Leadership Lightspeed Lil 500' due to COVID-19, were excited to be able to donate 14 trike bikes and helmets to Vineland Elementary School... Thursday, March 4, 2021
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March 3, 2021 14:18
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Sarasota and Charlotte County Centennial Events |
To follow are some of the events scheduled to commemorate 100 years for both counties... Wednesday, March 3, 2021
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March 2, 2021 15:44
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Englewood Park to get renovations |
Sarasota County is moving ahead with plans to renovate and add new features to Englewood Park, located at 101 N. Orange Street... Friday, February 26, 2021
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February 25, 2021 14:19
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Venice Train Depot New Home For Circus Train Car |
A retired circus train car has been brought to the historic Venice Train Depot. Venice Area Historical Society and other numerous donors raised funds to purchase, refurbish and transport the car to its new home... Friday, February 26, 2021
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February 25, 2021 13:35
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Volunteer for Bird Stewardship at Stump Pass Beach State Park |
The Friends of Stump Pass (FOSP) in collaboration with the Florida Shorebird Alliance is continuing a Bird Steward Program for Stump Pass Beach State Park this summer and they invite you to participate... Friday, February 26, 2021
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February 25, 2021 12:57
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Men's Senior Softball Performing Great |
The Englewood Men’s Senior Softball league is on the edge of the halfway point of the regular winter season and the results of the 2021 draft are paying off for the teams that had high draft picks...
Friday, February 26, 2021
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March 2, 2021 15:45
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Community comes through for Jubilee Center |
They say it takes a village... in this case a community! The Jubilee Center thanks those for donating fresh meat when their freezers were completely bare... Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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February 16, 2021 12:15
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Interesting Find off Manasota Key |
Not Your Usual Beach Find! Every morning, Joe McCorkel, a retired building contractor, walks the beach in search of shark teeth, sea glass and anything unusual that catches his eye... Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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February 16, 2021 11:42
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Men's Senior Softball off to a great start |
The 2021 winter season of Englewood Men’s Senior Softball league got underway in January following a player entry draft that saw nearly 50 new players added to the league. “We were stunned at the turnout, given the COVID situation,” said Rudy Davis, Gold division coordinator and member of the board... Monday, February 15, 2021
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February 17, 2021 11:55
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Centennial Exhibit Opens |
Charlotte County Libraries and History announces the opening of “Telling Your Story,” a centennial exhibit that features objects from the county’s archival collection. The exhibit is on display through December at the Punta Gorda Charlotte Library, Mid-County Regional Library and Englewood Charlotte Public Library... Friday, February 5, 2021
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February 4, 2021 17:18
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Embracing Our Differences Celebrates Diversity |
Since 2004, Embracing Our Differences has used the power of art and prose to promote diversity. One way it accomplishes this is through its annual, juried international outdoor art exhibition consisting of 50 billboard-sized works of art, each accompanied by an inspirational quote... Friday, January 29, 2021
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February 4, 2021 15:20
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Sarasota County Seeks Naming Submissions For Legacy Trail Extension Trailheads |
Sarasota County is asking the community for naming submissions for the future Legacy Trail trailheads along the northern extension, which is currently under construction... Thursday, January 28, 2021
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January 27, 2021 15:50
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Department of Health Launches Call Center for Vaccination Appointments |
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County launched a call center Tuesday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Appointments may now be made by calling 866-200-9160 (or 833-990-3549 for TTY users)... Thursday, January 28, 2021
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January 27, 2021 15:41
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Charlotte County Tourism Welcomes the Return of The World Pickleball Championship |
Taking place Wednesday – Sunday, Feb. 3-7 at the PicklePlex in Punta Gorda
After huge success in 2019, Charlotte County Tourism is proud to welcome the return of the World Pickleball Championship, and first-ever pickleball tournament awarding $100,000 in cash prizes, scheduled to take place Wednesday – Sunday, Feb. 3-7 at the PicklePlex in Punta Gorda. Thursday, January 28, 2021
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January 27, 2021 15:35
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Myakka River Park plan for Charlotte County in the works |
Charlotte County Community Services is working on a plan to develop the Myakka River Park located in Gulf Cove. At 128 acres, the park is the largest remaining undeveloped parcel of parkland in the county... Saturday, January 23, 2021
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January 20, 2021 14:53
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Learn Tai Chi for the New Year |
Tai Chi will teach you patience and if you are persistent in your practice, you will experience a payoff of many health benefits... Saturday, January 23, 2021
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January 20, 2021 14:06
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"The History of Sarasota County" available online |
Friends of Osprey Junction Trailhead and Sarasota County Centennial 2021 partner to present a free online presentation, “The History of Sarasota County”, on Thursday, February 11 at 11am... Friday, January 22, 2021
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January 20, 2021 13:50
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Welcome The New Year With Manasota Beach Yoga |
It is the New Year and that time when snowbirds and locals alike are looking for healthy activities on the beach... Friday, January 22, 2021
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January 20, 2021 13:12