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Charlotte County Imagination Library says, “This is a picture of a 1st grader that completed the Imagination Library program and is now a reader leader in elementary school.”
Working ‘9 to 5’ for the Kids: Charlotte County Invites Community to Join Dolly-Inspired Celebration
Charlotte County Invited to Join 9 to 5 Day, as Dolly-inspired Sept. 25 celebration supports local kids. The Gilstad Literacy Foundation and Charlotte County Imagination Library are calling on businesses, […]
The Pioneer Day Parade Courtesy Karen Dega
Boogie Fever Hooks Englewood: 70th Pioneer Days Grooves into the History Books
Another Pioneer Days is in the books, and this year was something special. The 70th annual Englewood Pioneer Days filled Englewood, Florida with disco fever over Labor Day weekend, running […]
King Tides on the Gulf Coast peak in the fall.
Cosmic Tug-of-War: How King Tides Are Quietly Flooding Florida’s Gulf Coast
A king tide is the highest tide of the year that you can predict, driven by a cosmic tug-of-war between the sun, the moon, and the Earth. Although most common […]
Charlotte County Cracks the National Top 25
Charlotte County Blazes Ahead with Southwest Florida’s Fastest Internet Speeds, Cracking the National Top 25
Charlotte County stands out for its blazing internet speeds, the fastest in Southwest Florida and among the top 25 counties in the nation. According to a recent study, average download […]
(From L) No-see-um next to a mosquito Courtesy the CDC
The Micro-Monsters of Florida: How ‘No-See-Ums’ Big-Footed Sunshine State History
There’s a saying: “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito.” But at least you can see a mosquito. Let’s talk […]
Florida pulls plug on flock cameras.
Florida Pulls Plug on Flock Cameras, Leaving SWFL Law Enforcement Divided
Law enforcement leaders across Southwest Florida responded with a mix of frustration and acceptance after the Florida Department of Transportation ordered the removal of Flock surveillance cameras from state roads […]
Florida Summer Gulf Temperature Chart from 1982 to 2026. Source: NOAA
Data Since 1982 Reveals a Stark Reality: Florida’s Gulf Waters Are Warming Fast and Staying Hot
Florida’s Gulf waters are heating fast. Head to the beach lately, and you’ll notice that the ocean doesn’t just feel warm, it feels like a hot bath that won’t cool […]
Scenes from the fire on I-75. Courtesy Charlotte County Public Safety
Thick Smoke Seen for Miles After RV Catches Fire on Southbound I-75 in Charlotte County
Friday morning, September 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., calls started coming into Charlotte County Fire & EMS reporting a vehicle fire on southbound I-75, just past the Kings Highway exit […]
Patriot Park 9/11 Memorial Courtesy Venice, Florida Municipal Government
25 Years After 9/11: Venice Launches Project to Preserve Local Memories of the Tragedy
This month, we mark 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The day after that tragedy, both Venice and Sarasota landed in the national spotlight. Suddenly, the world was watching […]
Joshua Gillen
‘Super-Speeders’: What Qualifies for the Terrifying Traffic Violation
It’s a terrifying experience: driving with the flow of traffic on I-75 when a super-speeder flies by, exceeding 100 mph. Super-speeders are popping up more often these days, and they’re […]
2023 Pirate Poker Run Courtesy Englewood Beach Waterfest
Shiver Me Timbers: Pirate Poker Run Deals a Wild Hand to Kick Off Englewood Beach Waterfest
The Pirate Poker Run drops anchor on Saturday, September 12, 2026, kicking off the Englewood Beach Waterfest with some real character. Think of it as a wild, good-hearted party straight […]
Welcome to Beautiful Downtown Rotonda West
Superstars Competition Put Rotonda on the Map
By Ken Kocab One of the most exciting events to ever take place in Rotonda was the 1973 Superstars Competition. This “sporting” event, broadcast nationally by ABC TV, not only […]
2026 Mayor 4 a Day, Courtney DeFilippis with Linda Stevens, 2026 Grand Marshal
Meet Englewood’s Newest ‘Mayor 4 a Day’: The Literacy Center’s Courtney DeFilippis
Courtney DeFilippis, who leads The Literacy Center for Dyslexia (TLC), stepped into the spotlight as Englewood’s 2026 “Mayor 4 a Day” on September 2 at the Grove City Bar & […]
FDOT’s $600 Million I-75 Expansion Project
$600 Million I-75 Expansion Project Targets 21-Mile Stretch in Southwest Florida
The I-75 widening project, stretching 21 miles through Lee and Collier counties, isn’t flying under the radar. People are watching closely, and for good reason. The Florida Department of Transportation […]
Pioneer Days 2026 Is Here: Your Official Guide to Englewood’s Big Weekend
Pioneer Days began as a three-day celebration conceived by Josephine Cortes in 1956 before expanding into a weeklong event. After the Englewood Chamber of Commerce took over sponsorship, the festival […]
Linnda Stevens, Pioneer Days Grand Marshal 2026
Beloved Business Owner Linda Stevens Chosen as Pioneer Days Grand Marshal
The Englewood community has named Linda Stevens as the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Pioneer Days Parade, a moment that feels long overdue, given her decades of unwavering commitment to […]
