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Suncoast Humane Society honors volunteers with ‘permanent tribute’
Suncoast Humane Society honored volunteers who have each contributed more than 250 hours since the nonprofit opened its new campus in January 2025. At a recent event in Englewood, honorees placed engraved plaques…
Shelter-in-place near Brookhaven Terrace in Charlotte County canceled, deputies say
A shelter-in-place order for residents near Brookhaven Terrace in Englewood East was canceled Wednesday after a law enforcement incident was resolved, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies had maintained…
DREO space heaters recalled as Gulf Coast braces for cold snap
DREO has recalled about 338,000 DR-HSH015 electric space heaters after reports that the units can overheat and catch fire. The Englewood Fire Department cited 17 reported fires, including three cases of property damage…
ATHLETES OF THE WEEK: Lemon Bay's McCloud, Charlotte volleyball
Lemon Bay’s Connor McCloud and Charlotte volleyball are recognized as athletes of the week. McCloud, the school’s top-seeded player, competed at the district golf championship at Rotonda Golf and Country Club’s Palms…
LETTER: Mike, thanks for keeping your beard
A local resident expresses gratitude to Michael Melton for his recent campaign efforts in Charlotte County. Despite not winning, the letter highlights Melton's transparency, intellect, and commitment to his values…
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Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle program supports Pregnancy Solutions
Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 7672 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Grove City are currently conducting a Baby Bottle fundraiser. The initiative is designed to provide financial support to Pregnancy…
Area news briefs for Nov. 8, 2026
Various community events are scheduled in the Englewood and Charlotte County area for mid-November. Highlights include the Southern Nights Fundraising Gala to support youth substance abuse prevention, the Walk to End…
Religion briefs for Nov. 7, 2026
ENGLEWOOD — The Sonrise Baptist Church fall festival is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the church, 11050 Willmington Blvd., Englewood East. It will include carnival games, a dunk tank, hayrides, face painting…
PREP GIRLS SOCCER: New-look Lemon Bay comes to life in first-season loss
The Lemon Bay High School girls soccer team faced a challenging season opener, falling 9-3 to Parrish Community. Despite trailing 6-0 early in the match, the young Manta Rays squad showed resilience by scoring three…
Free turkey dinners set for Englewood, Venice
All Faiths Food Bank has announced its annual ThankFULL campaign, aiming to distribute 14,500 free turkey dinners and 4.1 million holiday meals across Sarasota County. Distributions are scheduled for November 11 at the…
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Curb no enthusiasm: Residents unhappy with State Road 776 project
Residents and the Englewood Fire Department are raising concerns over new concrete barriers installed along State Road 776. The modifications, part of a Florida Department of Transportation project, have reportedly…
Rebuilt Publix opens at Englewood's Merchant's Crossing
A newly rebuilt Publix supermarket opened Thursday morning at the Merchants Crossing shopping center in Englewood. The 54,964-square-foot store replaces an older facility demolished 14 months ago. The new location…
Monroe County names Spencer Anderson public works division director
The Monroe County Commission has officially appointed Spencer Anderson as the new director of the public works division. In this newly centralized leadership role, Anderson will oversee several departments, including…
Englewood's seasonal farmers markets to reopens on West Dearborn Street
Weekly seasonal farmers markets have returned to West Dearborn Street in Englewood, running from October through May. Three major markets—the Englewood Farmers Market, the Dearborn Street Market, and The Market On…
Area news briefs for Nov. 2 2026
Local organizations in Charlotte County have announced a series of upcoming community events. Highlights include the Southern Nights Fundraising Gala on November 14, a three-night Jazz Fest at Sunseeker Resort starting…
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WITH VIDEO: Runaway highland calf caught wandering Englewood; owner says 'Rosy' is home safe
A miniature Highland calf named Rosy has been safely reunited with her owner after wandering through Englewood for 22 hours. The eight-week-old calf was spotted by residents on busy roads, including Winchester…
Two years post-hurricanes, Hermitage Artist Retreat still awaits county repairs
Two years after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the Florida coast, the Hermitage Artist Retreat in Englewood remains in a state of disrepair. While debris has been cleared, the historic campus buildings leased…
Area news briefs for Nov. 1 2026
Several community events are scheduled across the region this November. The Englewood Community Coalition will host its Southern Nights Fundraising Gala on November 14 to support youth substance use prevention…