The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Reception for the upcoming “A Night at the Races” event was a great success. Many of the major sponsorships, race sponsorships and race horse sponsorships were sold at the Kick-Off Event.
NORTH PORT - A Chili and Dessert Cook-Off Contest took place at North Port High School parking lot recently to raised funds for Relay for Life North Port.
AMVETS Post 312 in North Port teamed up with Cranberry Elementary School and North Port High School’s Navy JROTC to raise a new flag at the elementary school.
NORTH PORT — Several local volunteer groups are seeking people to pitch in as they grow or have other volunteers starting to head north for the “other” season.
Louis Braille (1809-1852) a French educator, who was blinded in both eyes as a result of an early childhood accident, inventor of a system of reading and writing for use by the blind or visually impaired known worldwide as “braille,” was honored in L’viv, Ukraine.
North Port High School hosted Senior Night for the girls basketball team recently prior to a varsity home game against Imagine School at North Port.
NORTH PORT — The city of North Port will be offering its two free signature egg hunt events in April for local families.
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 33rd Annual Art of Business & Community Expo on recently at the George Mullen Activity Center.
North Port officials will discuss the Price Boulevard widening project from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday.
To everyone else, Sgt. William Harrell was a war hero. He was the recipient of the Medal of Honor, “for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty” at Iwo Jima during World War II. To Gary Harrell he was just dad.
Patrons dropped off slightly used books in good condition, audio books, DVD movies, complete board games and puzzles earlier this month at the Morgan Family Community Center, where they received a ticket for each donated item.
Renaissance at the West Villages hosted a free St. Patrick’s Day craft program in the community’s clubhouse recently.
NORTH PORT — The North Port City Commission will consider an interlocal agreement with the Sarasota County School Board on Tuesday to allow the city to use Heron Creek Middle School for parking for the North Port Aquatic Center.
WEST VILLAGES — If you didn’t get tickets to the final Atlanta Braves spring training game, you’ll still have a chance to see the stadium.
VENICE — It’s not just your septic tank, if you have one, that’s going to come under scrutiny in the coming year.
NORTH PORT — The North Port version of Teen Court received a second boost of funding through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
SARASOTA — Sarasota County library cardholders will be able to check out books from libraries across the state starting today.
Renaissance at the West Villages hosted several St. Patrick’s Day-themed events throughout the day March 9, including a brunch, shamrock crafts, poetry readings, limerick-writing and other fun-filled activities in celebration of the upcoming holiday.
SARASOTA — Continuing their efforts to diversify the housing stock and promote affordability, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved a measure Wednesday allowing for the development of tiny houses.
Gran Paradiso hosted a free wellness expo in the community's clubhouse activities room March 2, featuring local organizations and businesses highlighting their products and services including health and nutrition screenings, live demonstrations, healthy food and drink samples as well as heal…
NORTH PORT — The city of North Port will be offering its two free signature egg hunt events in April for local families.
The North Port Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 33rd Annual Art of Business & Community Expo on recently at the George Mullen Activity Center.
North Port officials will discuss the Price Boulevard widening project from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday.
To everyone else, Sgt. William Harrell was a war hero. He was the recipient of the Medal of Honor, “for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty” at Iwo Jima during World War II. To Gary Harrell he was just dad.
Patrons dropped off slightly used books in good condition, audio books, DVD movies, complete board games and puzzles earlier this month at the Morgan Family Community Center, where they received a ticket for each donated item.
Renaissance at the West Villages hosted a free St. Patrick’s Day craft program in the community’s clubhouse recently.
NORTH PORT — The North Port City Commission will consider an interlocal agreement with the Sarasota County School Board on Tuesday to allow the city to use Heron Creek Middle School for parking for the North Port Aquatic Center.
WEST VILLAGES — If you didn’t get tickets to the final Atlanta Braves spring training game, you’ll still have a chance to see the stadium.
VENICE — It’s not just your septic tank, if you have one, that’s going to come under scrutiny in the coming year.
NORTH PORT — The North Port version of Teen Court received a second boost of funding through the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
SARASOTA — Sarasota County library cardholders will be able to check out books from libraries across the state starting today.
Renaissance at the West Villages hosted several St. Patrick’s Day-themed events throughout the day March 9, including a brunch, shamrock crafts, poetry readings, limerick-writing and other fun-filled activities in celebration of the upcoming holiday.
SARASOTA — Continuing their efforts to diversify the housing stock and promote affordability, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved a measure Wednesday allowing for the development of tiny houses.
Gran Paradiso hosted a free wellness expo in the community's clubhouse activities room March 2, featuring local organizations and businesses highlighting their products and services including health and nutrition screenings, live demonstrations, healthy food and drink samples as well as heal…
Gran Paradiso is now offering salsa dance classes for residents every Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. taught by Jaren Falgowski of Nokomis. Those who attend the class learn the basics and fundamentals of the Latin dance while enjoying a fun, carefree atmosphere.
Renaissance at the West Villages hosted a free St. Pat’s Day craft program for kids in the community’s clubhouse March 2. Children could create their own rainbows and pot of gold crafts, filled with various items including stickers, notepads, pencils, bead necklaces, Hershey’s Kisses and oth…
SARASOTA NATIONAL — Those looking to pick up a unique piece of art or just see what’s new can visit the second Sarasota National Creatives artisan market on Saturday.
Does your driver’s license have a star in the upper right corner?
Even Hurricane Charley couldn’t stop Kallis German Butcher Shop from celebrating its 20th anniversary a few months later, in 2005.
