"Two-Minute Tuesday"

Week of March 9th 2026



Welcome to this week's edition of "Two-Minute-Tuesday". The purpose of this communication is to keep you informed of the Chamber's upcoming events in a format that can be reviewed in 2 minutes or less.

Fun After 5

Date: Wednesday, March 11th

Time: 5-7pm

Location: Mike Douglass Plumbing

Address: 517 Paul Morris Drive

Note: Bring a door prize




Biz@Noon

Date: Wednesday, March 18th

Time: 12-1pm

Location: The Rabbit Hole

Address: 3745 Cape Haze Drive

Note: Registration Required



Coldwell Banker Sunstar

Thursday, March 12th, 4:30-6pm

Grand Opening-New Location

880 S. McCall Road

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2025 Chamber All Stars

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Super Star Members
five stars
Five Star Members
Four Star Members

Atlanta Braves Baseball

Babe's Ace Hardware

Billy Kimberlin Roofing

Charlotte Community Foundation

Crews Bank & Trust

Elite Hurricane Protection - Premier Provider of Hurricane Shutters

Englewood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA)

Family Doctors of Englewood

Galloway Roofing

Heritage Oaks Assisted Living/Memory Care

Manasota Key Resort

Michael J Looney Electric

Place In The Sun Vacation Rentals

Rejuvenate IV and Holistic Wellness Center

Reliable Cabinet Designs

Rothco Signs & Designs

Susie Porter - Paradise Exclusive Real Estate

Wampler Varner Insurance Group

Three Star Members

A-1 Auto Care

Abbott Air

Ace Hardware of Cape Haze

Betty Tullos - Paradise Exclusive Real Estate

CAPS Home Accessibility & Safety Solutions

D. Martin Plumbing

Dearborn Coffeehouse & Bakery

Emery Auto & Diesel Repair

Erin Halstead - Michael Saunders & Company

Fork n Flair

Gulf Coast Overhead Doors

Hesse Team - Paradise Exclusive Real Estate

Hughes Exterminators

Mark Knauf, PA - CPA

Matt Smith State Farm Insurance

Mooren Group - Paradise Exclusive Real State

Peterson Pool Service

Pineapple Gulf Property Management

Ron Anno-Retirement Planning/Investment Solutions

Ron Smith State Farm Insurance

Swirls N' Curls Ice Cream

Thoroughbred Golf Carts

Tony Babington - Paradise Exclusive Real Estate

Two Star Members

Advanced Hearing Solutions

Barrier Island Parks Society

Freedom Boat Club

Sand Dollar Home Team - KW Coastal Living

UBER ISP

One Star Members

Amberjack Sanitation

Angie Vance - Gulfside Mortgage Services

C.A.R.E - Center for Abuse & Rape Emergencies

Davis Masella - Edward Jones

Englewood Lock & Key Locksmith

Happy Compass Travel

Rowley Insurance

Titanz Plumbing & Air Conditioning

Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic

Wellbaum Law, PA

Business Bits
"Business Bits" is your opportunity for FREE weekly communication with your fellow Chamber members. Your message should be drafted in 75 words or less and must be received by the Chamber before Noon on Monday. Please send your "Business Bits" to businessbits@englewoodchamber.com

Freedom Fitness & Wellness: Join us for a Wellness Event on March 19th, 4-7pm. Tour the facility and learn what all is offered. Live music, facials, pilates yoga, spa and so much more! Meet Splash from Peace River K-9 Search & Rescue and learn about Doll Aesthetics & Wellness. Details:


Buchan Fly In: This Saturday! Wheels and Wings 9am-2pm at 1390 Old Englewood Road-free family fun! More info:


Did you know that Murdock Stones Etc. sells a large variety of boulders including: Caribbean Green, White Zion, Pink Sparkle, Black Volcanic & Rip Rap..March Chamber member special: half off delivery on all boulder orders of $500 or more.  7621 Sawyer Circle (off Gasparilla Rd.), & 590 Prineville St. in Port Charlotte (behind the Murdock Walmart). www.murdockstonesetc.com. 941-629-6651.


Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary: Small Town Boots & Brews returns Saturday, March 21st, 0am-10pm. at Pioneer Plaza. $3 entry fee, kids 12 & under free. More info:


Englewood Food Pantry: Support the pantry with their monthly Bingo fundraiser. Next game is March 18th 2-5pm at 501 Yale Street. More info


The Dearborn Coffeehouse & Bakery's Irish Cupcakes and Cakes are officially available for preorder! Guinness + Jameson + Baileys = The perfect St. Patrick’s Day. Pure gold in every bite! Find a hidden leprechaun in your dessert and score a $5 gift card!  Order now:


EARS-Englewood Amateur Radio Society: Proudly announced that the N4WEAR-1 pico balloon that was launched Feb.18th at Sky Academy, completed it's first earthly orbit on March 6th. Track it's current position:


Support the animals at the Suncoast Humane Society and get your tickets to their Paws & Boogie Silent Disco / Silent Auction Fundraiser happening on Friday, March 27th, 2026 from 6:30-10PM. Tickets are $75 and include: food (appetizers, entrees, and desserts), music by 3 DJs competing for your attention while you listen and dance to their tunes on your personal headphones, a photo booth, and amazing raffle and silent auction items. Tickets: Paws & Boogie - Silent Disco | Suncoast Humane Society 


Port Charlotte Florist is offering 20% off to chamber member of all regularly priced silk arrangements and home decor with coupon code MARCHAM. Come view our vast assortment of silk arrangements ranging from tropical to coastal to spring and everything in between. We also have a wide selection of home decor for every style of home. Visit us in person at 900 Tamiami Tr, Port Charlotte 33953, or view are entire selection online at portcharlotteflorist.net.  


Doll Aesthetics & Wellness: Save the date for our Grand Opening, April 16th! We will have exclusive specials, gift bags for the fist 15 guests and more! Details:


Gulf Cove United Methodist Church is hosting Scouting America Troop B776’s Spaghetti Fundraiser. It will be held Saturday, March 28, 5-7:30pm.  Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, meat sauce or plain pasta sauce, dessert, and a drink. Tickets are $15 for adults and youth, $8 for 5-12; under 5 free. Tickets may be obtained in advance from Michelle at (941)716-2918, or at the door on March 28.  GCUMC, 1100 South McCall Road, Gulf Cove/Port Charlotte. 


Ntreks is an MSP (Managed Service Provider) that provides cyber security and IT support services with a full array of technology offerings. Our offerings include but are not limited to, cyber security, support, software licensing, cloud computing, compliance consulting and vCIO to name a few. Focused on SMB with a proactive approach. We would like the opportunity to guide and support your technology, letting you focus on running your business. Take your assessment at https://www.ntreks.com/cybersecurity-self-assessment/


Friends of Englewood Charlotte Library: Chef Warren will feature a vegetarian Irish cuisine this Wednesday! Join Chef Warren as he shares dozens of kitchen tips, cooking hints, and humorous anecdotes about the joys and challenges of cooking vegetarian one-pot Irish meals for two. Chef Warren will share vegetarian recipes for Guinness Irish Stew, Shepherd's Pie, Irish Beef & Barley Stew, and more, and you won't miss the meat! Free at 2ppm March 11th. More info call 941-681-3736.


Charlotte Players: March 13th Join Larry Venturino as he brings back the hilarious Bear Webb, Ginger Kelly, and the rapid-Fire comedian Chris Cowles as they take to the Langdon Playhouse stage. March 14th Mardi Gras Drag Queen Bingo 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  Join our Drag Queens for a fun afternoon OR evening of Bingo, Raffle, and prizes! For tickets and more information, call 941-255-1022 or online at www.charlotteplayers.org.


Gasparilla Boat Tours: Your Spring Break escape starts with us! Come relax and enjoy sun overhead and salt air in the breeze. Find your perfect cruise:


GFWC Rotonda West Woman's Club: Annual Rummage Sale, Saturday March 21st 9am-1pm. More info:


The Hermitage Artist Retreat: It has been announced that Ringling College has transferred ownership of the former Englewood Art Center to the Hermitage, a fellow nonprofit organization and a leading national arts incubator based in Englewood. The center is located directly across Lemon Bay and just a ten-minute drive from the Hermitage’s existing home on Manasota Key. Read more:


Your Financial Advisor can help you create a map from where you are today to where you want to be in retirement. To help you follow that map and change the course as needed, consider a Certified Financial Planner® Professional and place the daily decision making responsibilities in the hands of  Hinck Private Wealth Management  Thomas Hinck CFP® and James Hinck CFP®, CIMA® 941-474-3271  hinckpwm.com


Spring Into Reliability with UBER ISP.  Spring brings fresh opportunities — but opportunity means nothing without dependable connectivity. UBER ISP provides resilient, secure business internet with multi-carrier failover and proactive monitoring, so your team stays productive and your customers stay connected. If your current provider leaves you guessing, it’s time for a smarter solution.  Call 941-499-3599 or go to UBERISP.com and spring into reliable connectivity today.


Whimsea: Get creative this Spring! Class schedules for March & April are open for registrations.


Grab your boots and join us for Country for a Cause benefiting the Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic!  On March 21, 2026 at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, experience live country music, great food, dancing, exciting auctions, and our famous Potato Patch - all while supporting no-cost medical, pharmacy, and wellness care for eligible Charlotte County residents. Your ticket fuels hope and healing right here at home. Saddle up and secure your seat today at https://onecau.se/vbacountry.


Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Gulf Coast will host its annual Better Together Block Party on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at West Blalock Park in Venice. As an official City of Venice Centennial Event, and as Gulf Coast marks 30 years of service, this FREE gathering brings our community together to honor shared history and a continued commitment to expanding opportunity and impact across the region.


Right at Home: Invites you to a Casino Night, March 21st-High Rollers for Heroes, a casino night fundraiser to benefit local veterans. The event will take place on March 21, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased online at (http://www.helpingheartsforheroes.com). For sponsorship or donation information, please contact Shana Willis at helpingheartsforheroes@gmail.com or 941-214-0258.


C.A.R.E: Join the C.A.R.E. Auxiliary for an afternoon of friendly competition at their Dart Tournament on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Ice House Pub in Punta Gorda. Registration begins at 1:00 PM, with darts flying at 1:30 PM. Entry is $25 per person or $100 per team. Questions? Call 941-639-5499.


Rotonda West Association: Business swag needed! Rotonda West Association is looking for swag from businesses to put into 125 welcome bags for residents. Deliver your business swag to the Englewood Chamber at 601 S. Indiana Avenue by March 17th. Our office is open 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday - Friday.


20 West Organic Spa: As the season changes, so do our skin’s needs. After a dry winter, spring is the perfect time to shed the old and embrace a fresh, botanical-based glow. This month at the spa, we’re focusing on grounding treatments and precision clinical skincare to help you feel your best. Book your service today!


Charlotte County Public Schools is looking for local vendors to provide General Construction and Speciality Services.  For more information, go to Beacon Bids and register, at no charge, with Charlotte County Public Schools. Once you are registered, click here for more information on this ITN. This ITN closes on March 24, 2026.


Charlotte County Public Schools:  is looking for a local vendor to provide ID Badge Printers and Color Ink Ribbons. To register, and for more information, go to https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/procurement and click on the link to register with Beacon Bid. This Request for Quote (RFQ) closes on 3/16/26.


CCPS is also looking for a local vendor to provide a Student Driver Education Program for High School students.  To register, and for more information, go to https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/procurement and click on the link to register with Beacon Bid. This Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) closes on 3/23/26.


Grand Villa: We are offering a paid internship program across our 20+ assisted living communities throughout Florida. This program provides hands-on experience in senior living operations and is ideal for students, recent graduates or individuals exploring careers in healthcare, hospitality, business or community services. More info:


Charlotte County Community Services:  is hosting a Camp Staff Hiring Event from 6 to 8 p.m., March 16-19 at Centennial Park Recreation Center, 1120 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte. Community Services is seeking enthusiastic individuals to fill summer camp positions at locations in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and Englewood. For more information, call Centennial Park Recreation Center at 941-613-3230.  



Job Openings online at EnglewoodChamber.Com/Jobs


Thank you to our Chamber Buddies that have recently renewed their commitment..

Beach Coast Carts

Capstan Financial

D. Martin Plumbing

Dr. Kenneth W. Lounders D.M.D. PA

Fogo's Aluminum & Screening

Mama's Italian Restaurant

Mercier CPA Associates, PA

Modern Terrain Property Maintenance

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Wampler Varner Insurance Group

ZenBusiness

Government/Assistance News

Charlotte County Economic Development: Business Card Exchange March 17th, 5-7pm at 18501 Murdock Circle $203. No cost, light refreshments. Register here:


Charlotte County: Charlotte County Community Services has launched the annual egg-scursion easter egg scavenger hunt. The scavenger hunt will run through Sunday, March 22. There are ten eggs hidden around Charlotte County parks. How to participate: Pick up your clue sheet at Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, Centennial Park Recreation Center, Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Recreation Center or South County Regional Park Recreation Center or download it online at https://tinyurl.com/egg-scursion2026 


Charlotte County:  The Charlotte County 2026 Sales Tax Focus Group has scheduled a meeting at 3 p.m., March 12, 2026, in Room B106 of the Charlotte County Administration Center, 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL. A range of topics concerning potential 1% local option sales tax projects will be discussed. For more information, call 941-743-1943 or email salestax@charlottecountyfl.gov.


Sarasota County:  Residents and community organizations are invited to participate in a housing and community development survey from the Sarasota County Housing Enhancement and Redevelopment Office (HERO). The survey is available online through March 20, 2026.


Sarasota County: Hurricane Expo, save the date: May 30th 9-11:30am at the Englewood United Methodist Church. To register for a table: email Andre McClerklin Jr. at andre.mcclerklin@flhealth.gov


Leah Valenti Charlotte County Supervisor of Elections: Have questions about voting in Charlotte County? We've got you covered! Visit our website for all the information you need to make your voice heard every election season. Find what you need in one place, from voter registration to polling locations. Don’t wait—get informed today! More info:

Suncoast Humane Society Pets of the Week:


Cat: Pepper:...is a 6 year old sweet gal with just a dash of spice. A pro at finding the coziest spots, she will happily chat with you when it's time for treats. She would thrive in a calm, dogless home where she can sunbathe to her heart's content and enjoy the good life.


Dog: Bear...is a handsome 2 year old terrier pitbull is great with other dogs, perfectly trained on a leash and would be happiest with a family that takes him on adventures outside.


Adoptions available Tuesdays through Sundays from 10AM - 6:30PM

at 2620 Worth Ave.

Our Englewood thrift store is open 7 days a week at 1951 S McCall Rd.

Kindly donate your gently-used home good and help save lives!



Englewood Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS)

Featured Pets:



Cat: Marmalade..is a large neutered male kitty that loves affection. He is 3 years old and has lived with other cats.


Cat: Olive...is a beautiful tiger kitty with a white chin. She is spayed and only 6 months old.

To see all the EARS animals, visit us at 500 N. Indiana, Tuesday-Saturday 9am-2:45pm
EARS Thrift Store, 280 South McCall Road. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-3pm. Donations of clothes & housewares needed

Welcome New Members

Basil Appliance

Anthony Trevino

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Evolve Training

Jordan Bouffard

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Dancing Moon Travel

Kathy Ludeman

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Spinnaker Cafe

Lisa Domuczicz 

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Kim Parks

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Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce

(941) 474-5511

www.EnglewoodChamber.com

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