On Friday, April 18, 2025, Ringling College of Art and Design announced the strategic decision to consolidate its community-facing arts programming at the Ringling College Museum Campus, located at 1001 South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, Florida. At the close of business on Saturday, May 3, 2025, the Englewood Art Center (EAC), located at 350 S. McCall Road in Englewood, Florida, will permanently close its doors.For more than 50 years, the non-profit organization that became the Englewood Art Center has served as a vital creative hub for artists and art enthusiasts in south Sarasota County, Charlotte County, and coastal Lee County. Ringling College, which assumed stewardship of the EAC in 2008, acknowledges the significant contributions the Center has made through its art education, exhibitions, and events. Ringling College is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for EAC members, artists, students, and visitors. The College will be reaching out to local organizations to assess interest in transitioning the EAC facility for other cultural purposes.