SARASOTA COUNTY — Thanks to the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, many properties — big and small — are protected.

ENGLEWOOD — Outgoing Englewood Toastmasters president Mary Leadbetter was happy to turn over the leadership of the club to Gale West, the club’s new president

ENGLEWOOD — Sarasota County Sheriff’s Deputy Kathy Duff spoke to the Englewood Area Board of Realtors about the agency’s Crime Mapping tool that offers current crime information.

With burns over 40 percent of his body, Logan Belisle is lucky to be alive.

With burns over 40 percent of his body, Logan Belisle is lucky to be alive.

With burns over 40 percent of his body, Logan Belisle is lucky to be alive.

ENGLEWOOD — With Sarasota County permits in hand, the Lemon Bay Historical Society is preparing to move the historic Green Street Church Museum.

From earliest times, residents of our area have been closely entwined with the natural resources of our waters. The Gulf of Mexico, the creeks, rivers and bays have generously given forth a seemingly endless supply of succulent seafood.

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AMVETS Post 777 celebrated the grand opening of its new post on the Fourth of July.

Port Charlotte residents Dan and Agnes Long are sailing around the globe right now. This is the second part of their third update since venturing out to sea in October. Follow the Sun for other periodic updates written by the Longs about their travels.

SOUTH VENICE — The Florida Wildlife Commission is working with Sarasota County officials and animal trappers to find and remove the alligator that attacked two pets in Shamrock Park on Friday.

PUNTA GORDA — Bigger and better — that’s what’s next for the Military Heritage Museum.

The Civil Air Patrol’s four core values of Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence, and Respect continue to be exemplified by the Cadets of the Charlotte County Composite Squadron.

ENGLEWOOD — Mike Looney and Keith Rowley had nothing but praise and thanks Tuesday for Brad Fuller’s contribution to Englewood’s annual July 4 fireworks show.

The Junior Golf Foundation at the Lemon Bay Golf Club hosted its summer camp once again this year. The camp averages over 100 kids per summer. Lemon Bay Golf Club has taught over 1,600 local kids good life values through the game of golf. The summer program starts at age 5, and runs through …

ROTONDA WEST — Those who visit Broadmoor Park in Rotonda West on a weekend might see Steve Janitor hard at work.

ENGLEWOOD — Tuesday proved a good beach day for Tim and Shannon McCloskey, and their two children.

ENGLEWOOD — The members of the Business and Professional Women of Englewood/Venice awarded two $1,000 Adult Learner Scholarships at their monthly dinner meeting June 19. Recipients were Rhonda Robinson and Cynthia Kenner-Brower.

ENGLEWOOD — On Sunday, friends and family visited the reef where Dustin Strong’s ashes were scattered almost a year ago.

ENGLEWOOD — Once again, the Englewood Pioneer Days committee has teamed up with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 87, for the annual Cardboard Boat Race, set for Sept. 1 at Indian Mound Park.

We got our grades back, and the results are a mixed bag.

I recently visited the Englewood Authors, who meet from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday monthly at Elsie Quirk Library, to share sample chapters and pieces from their books.

The Junior Golf Foundation at the Lemon Bay Golf Club hosted its summer camp once again this year. The camp averages over 100 kids per summer. Lemon Bay Golf Club has taught over 1,600 local kids good life values through the game of golf. The summer program starts at age 5, and runs through …

ENGLEWOOD — The Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Club continued working hard at “Making a Difference” in the community, even in the weeks leading up to the end of the Rotary Year, which came to a close June 30.

ROTONDA WEST — Rotonda Elks Lodge 2710 commemorated Flag Day with a service June 10 that included an honor guard from American Legion Post 113, which presented flags from all branches of the military.

The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce held a recent Business Card Exchange hosted by DM Dean Homes at their brand new Coastal 1671 model, just outside the South Gulf Cove subdivision at 8288 Wiltshire Drive, Port Charlotte. The well-attended event was catered by Ephesus Mediterranean Gri…

Those who visit Broadmoor Park in Rotonda West on a weekend might see Steve Janitor hard at work.

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday this week. Our summer programs are back, so come hang out in the nice cool library and have some fun.

The headline in a Sept. 14, 2016, Forbes Magazine article read: “Digital Ad Spending Will Surpass TV Spending For The First Time In U.S. History.” That was almost two years ago and I suspect that trend continues to this day.

SARASOTA — What if organisms in Sarasota Bay could help tame the effects of red tide? That’s what researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory are hoping to find out.

SARASOTA — What if organisms in Sarasota Bay could help tame the effects of red tide? That’s what researchers at Mote Marine Laboratory are hoping to find out.

SIESTA KEY — As the rain poured, Karen Zannone’s new friend turned around and flashed a smile.