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I present to you Mr. Bo Jackson
The Boca Grande Men’s Club welcomed Heisman winner Bo Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, shown here with Dick Brown, was both an…
38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival set for this weekend
The 38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p…
Englewood Chamber reviews upcoming legislative issues
The 2026 Florida State Legislative Session 60-day session runs through March 13, barring any unforeseen setbacks. As is typ…
Panther death report
The remains of an eight-month-old female Florida panther (UCFP498) w…
Seagrass expert of renown to speak at Lemon Bay
The Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes Dr. James W. Fourqurean, distingu…
New Charlotte fire chief
Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief and public safety director for Charlotte County Public…
Fire meeting: Calls slightly down for 2025; new fire hydrants expected soon
The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to nearly 600 calls for assistance in 2025, reported Chief C.W. Blosser during th…
Events Roundup: Jan. 23-29
Friday, Jan. 23
• Farmer’s Market, Bayou
• Boca Grande Art Center, Elegant Oyster Painting, 236 Banyan St.
•…
Hermitage wins transformative gift for Manasota Key campus
The Steans and Morrisons families have donated three adjacent properties on Manasota Key to the Hermitage Artist Retreat. T…
Counties to update on Winchester, River Road & regional trail system
The Monday, January 26 meeting of the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will include the Charlotte County…











