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Find out what businesses are open and operating, and events that are being rescheduled during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Business News
When it comes to regional airports, three’s company — in the best way
| January 22, 2020
West Villages residents are a blessed bunch. They not only...
Coming soon to West Villages Marketplace:
| January 22, 2020
The inspiration for the name behind Irma’s Tacos, Craft Brewery...
Community
MEET A VILLAGEMAKER
| January 22, 2020
John Luczynski is spending his first winter in Florida, having...
IslandWalk, where many faces and facets come together
| January 22, 2020
When you want to know anything about IslandWalk at the...
Boca Cares about “more than just writing checks …”
| January 22, 2020
Michele Petry makes clear that it is not lost on...
Heritage Tree Relocation project will beautify future downtown area with majestic live oaks
| January 22, 2020
Tara Sall of West Villages is excited to be embarking...
AROUND WEST VILLAGES
| January 22, 2020
1. Sandra Rice, Lizane Nadon,Daniella Niss, Renee’ Laws, MurriellHuard and...
Top News
Play ball
| January 22, 2020
Most of the time in baseball somebody wins and somebody loses. That’s not the case with the Atlanta Braves and...
A brief history of the Braves
| January 22, 2020
The Atlanta Braves’ rich history dates back to Ulysses Grant’s first term as president and includes two other cities, other...
Some Braves heavy-hitters to be on lookout for this year
| January 22, 2020
The Braves popped into CoolToday Park for one game at the end of Spring Training last March. This year they...
PAVING the way
| November 6, 2019
They won’t even think about it someday, the 60,000-plus residents who will populate West Villages in about 20 years. They...
Rick Severance making his place as new president of West Villages
| November 6, 2019
To say Rick Severance enjoys developing dynamic communities is an understatement; he relishes the opportunity. President of the West Villages...
Lifestyle
PHOTOGRAPHED HERE
| January 22, 2020
The inaugural Jingle Jam took place at CoolToday Park in Venice on Dec. 7.
Oasis, where the lifestyle is quieter, more traditional
| January 22, 2020
Even those not working in the real estate industry are aware of the saying that the three most important considerations when purchasing a home are “location, location, location.” Yes, it’s intended as a bit of a grin, but it’s also vitally important and totally true. Aside from the fact that...
Stepping out to get relief to hurricane-ravaged Bahamas
| November 6, 2019
Recent hurricane winds have been relatively kind to Southwest Florida. Some say it’s the whims of climate change; others credit the native Americans who originally lived on and blessed the area we now inhabit. Most agree that we who are The Lucky Ones have a responsibility to step up for...
Arts & Entertainment
THINGS TO DO
Through Jan. 31: “Anything Goes” Members Gallery Show, North Port Art Center Through Feb. 2: “Menopause the Musical,” Venice Theatre, www.venicetheatre.org Through Feb. 7: “Untamed” exhibition at the Venice Art Center, www.veniceartcenter.org Through Feb. 9: “2 Across,” Lemon Bay Playhouse, Englewood, www.lemonbayplayhouse.com Jan. 23: Braves Farmers Market, CoolToday Park Jan....
THINGS TO DO
Friday, Nov. 8Friday Night Concert SeriesSwinging Bridge 6-9 p.m.Under the stars at Centennial Park200 W. Venice Ave., Venicevisitvenicefl.org Free Concert in the Park American Made 7-8:30 p.m.City Center Front Green4970 City Hall Blvd., North Portcityofnorthport.com Friday-Sunday, Nov. 8-10 Sarasota Boat Expo 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10a.m. to 5...
THINGS TO DO
Shark Days at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Through Sunday, Aug. 10 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota Have a “jawsome” time learning all there is to know about sharks from Mote Marine Aquarium scientists. This all-ages shark fest is filled with fun events...
For arts and culture, you’re in the right area
When it comes time to find something to do around these parts, you don’t have to look very far, especially if you have the fine and performing arts in mind. While now through October is perhaps the quietest time of year for local theater and traveling shows and exhibits, there’s...