It's that time of year again and Royal Palm Marina needs your help for their annual "Santa Project."
Do you know of a family that is in dire need of help for the holidays? Then they'd like to help.
Email Johnna their story at
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and they will try to help.
Last year they helped 3 families and provided an entire Christmas for them, down to the turkey on the table. They need names as soon as possible. They cannot help everyone but they sure can sure make a difference for a few folks! Thanks!
This was the first year that the Winter Fine Arts Festival was sponsored by the Olde Englewood Village Association, and it was a resounding success. The Best in Show winners were Steve Kourz in the 2D category (shown here with his amazing painting of an African elephant in the wild) and Marily Vaillencourt for 3D.
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The show was produced by Janet Landis, former President of OEVA and former owner of the Lemon Tree Gallery. She has produced the show for many years, and she brought her experience and grace to the task, a terrific combination that left everyone with a positive experience.
Ben Essenberg, painter, and Jim Sears, bronze sculptor, and Al De La Vega, metal artist, brought their work to the show, but even beyond that, that volunteered and assisted all of the artists to make their experience a positive one. It should be noted that these master-artists removed their work from consideration in the judging, to give all other artist participants more of an opportunity.
Please visit the websites of these local treasures! www.jamessearsbronzesculpture.com/ and www.benwessenburg.com. and www.copperwhimseasbyal.com.
Englewood is a special community. Every day, people come together to learn, to play, to work, to create and to try to make a difference.
We laugh, we grieve, we celebrate and we share life. At the center of it all these days our local online daily "newspaper", The Englewood Edge is there to tell our stories.
Mark Chapman is the Editor and Publisher, Nancy Chapman is the Photographer and Reporter and their son Eric is the Designer and "Internet Wrangler". They have brought down-to-earth, local journalism to us at a time when local coverage is spotty at best in the mainstream media.
Many Englewood residents have taken up the ritual of opening the Englewood Edge with their morning coffee. The wit, sensitivity and honest coverage is a refreshing way to start the day.
For the first few months of their existence, "The Edge" offered all content freely to provide a taste of what they offer. They now are a subscription-based publication, offering a healthy portion of rich local color at the very fair price of $7 per month.
Now a member of Olde Englewood Village Association, (OEVA) "The Edge" is here to stay, and to help us as we continue to celebrate the richness of life in Englewood.
To subscribe to The Englewood Edge: Visit www.englewoodedge.com
Last Updated on Thursday, 10 November 2011 09:01 Written by Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau
The following is the media release from the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR & THE GULF ISLANDS, Fla. (May 14, 2010) – Charlotte Harbor’s fruitful waters support habitats diverse with marine life and recreational activities as fishing, kayaking and sailing. Covering 270 square miles with 830 miles of shoreline, the harbor is Florida’s second largest estuary and the crown jewel of Charlotte County’s tourism attractions. As such, the 9th Annual Tourism Unity Awards Luncheon hosted by the Charlotte Harbor Visitor & Convention Bureau on May 14 was themed, “There’s Something Fishy in Charlotte Harbor,” which highlighted the harbor’s ecological treasures and recreational opportunities. Tourism leaders and industry achievements were recognized in Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center’s Hibiscus Hall which was transformed into a virtual underwater experience simulating the harbor.
The following awards were presented:
Are you one of those people?
You have a camera in hand wherever you go. . . and then you run home to see what you captured? We'd love to see your photos!
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The "Neighborhood Scout" has discovered what many of us already know...
Englewood is a great community. The above article was copied from walletpop.com. They are referencing the review of the top 20 best retirement communities in the country. The photo links to the original article.
Explore Dearborn Street and the surrounding areas in Olde Englewood, Florida where the best of village life is still found. The beauty of Lemon Bay and the friendliness of a "Main Street" community remind us that the best things in life can still be found in Olde Englewood Village! Let the charm and simplicity of this former fishing village win you over!
