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North Port, Florida
Explore North Port: Free Newcomer Day Expo Showcases Local Gems
Ever thought about exploring everything North Port offers all in just one morning? That’s what Newcomer Day sets out to do. This free community expo pulls together over 60 local […]

Ignoring water rules could cost you in SWFL
Ignoring Water Rules Could Cost You $193 in Southwest Florida Through July
The drought isn’t letting up, and people across Florida are feeling the consequences. Local code enforcement officers in several counties are handing out $193 fines to anyone caught ignoring water […]

A Pub Sub in the making
Publix Fans Rejoice: New Brisket Pub Subs Rolling Out in Florida
Publix fans have something new to look forward to. The grocery chain’s legendary “Pub Subs,” the ever-popular sandwiches you grab at the deli, are getting a serious upgrade. Publix just […]
Preventing Damage: FPL’s Advice for Englewood Snowbirds Heading North
If you look at the statistics and projected trends for 2025-2026, it’s clear Englewood, Florida is a classic snowbird town. Englewood’s year-round population sits somewhere between 20,000 and 23,000, but […]
Experience the Magic: Why Pioneer Plaza is Englewood’s Favorite Gathering Spot (Video)
Nestled in the heart of downtown Englewood, this vibrant public park is not just a stage, it’s the heart of downtown Englewood. From lively concerts and captivating art festivals to […]

Mike Sears keeps the audience guessing.
Step Into Wonder: Mike Sears’ Magique in Paradise Transforms Theater Into an Interactive Experience
Step inside Magique in Paradise and you’ll find yourself in a theater that feels like a secret: 42 seats, all tucked away in Englewood, Florida. Mike Sears created this venue […]

Culture Coffee, where you can unwind in style
Unwind in Style: Experience Coffee, Art, and Community at Culture Coffee
At Culture Coffee, they take pride in more than just serving top-notch coffee, espresso, and tea. Their lineup of specialty drinks is always fresh, and now you can even wind […]

Earth Day 2026 courtesy earthday.org
Our Power, Our Planet: Embrace Collective Action This Earth Day 2026
Earth Day originated 56 years ago as a grassroots “teach-in” in the United States. Now, it draws millions around the world, all taking a moment to acknowledge our shared responsibility […]

Julie and George Shopp
A Flicker in the Distance: How Hometown Hero George Shopp Saved Stranded Scuba Divers
Imagine this: You’re out on your back porch, staring at the Gulf at sunset. The day’s fading, the sky’s all pink and blue, and there, way off in the distance, […]
Hear the Difference: Personalized Hearing Care at Delta Hearing (Video)
Are you ready to rediscover the world of sound around you? At Englewood Delta Hearing, they believe that hearing care should be as unique as you are.

Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement
Experience the Magic: Selby Gardens Marks 10 Years With Calder’s Floating Wonders
Downtown Sarasota feels electric right now. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is marking a big milestone as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition. And this […]
Green Iguanas and Australian Pines: The Silent Takeover of Captiva Island
Captiva Island sits off the coast of Lee County. Like a lot of Southwest Florida, it’s fighting to keep its reputation as paradise. Every year, the list of threats grows […]

Art on Dearborn Art & Craft Show
Discover Englewood’s Vibrant Spirit: Festivals, Concerts, and Art at Pioneer Plaza
New York City gets all the credit as the city that never sleeps, but that same spirit lives right here at Pioneer Plaza and Dearborn Street in Englewood. There’s always […]

Gas prices may soon drop below $4 a gallon
Gasoline Under $4 Soon? Oil Prices Drop (For Now) After Iran Temporarily Reopened Key Waterway
Experts say gasoline prices are on the verge of dropping below $4 a gallon. Oil prices took a sharp dive on Friday, April 17, 2026, right after Iran announced the […]

Statewide Fire Danger Remains High
Statewide Fire Danger Remains High While Sarasota Lifts, Then Reinstates Burn Ban
Sarasota County temporarily lifted its burn ban, as wildfires are still flaring up across Florida. As of Friday morning, 82 wildfires have scorched nearly 7,800 acres statewide, fueled by dry […]

NOAA’s Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
Your Voice Matters: Public Review Launched for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Management Plan
NOAA’s Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary wants your input. The public review of NOAA’s Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary management plan has begun. This process will help them […]

