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Everglades National Park Courtesy NPS Everglades National Park
Swamp Sweat and Secret Springs: Why the Everglades and Hidden Florida Gems Are Best Visited in July
Florida in the summer is a sweaty experience and not for the faint of heart. When it comes to exploring our state during the summer months, a little bit of […]
Gopher Tortoise Courtesy Lemon Bay Conservancy Photo Credit: Chad Lyman, Preserve Manager
Lemon Bay Conservancy Helps Gopher Tortoises Relocate Amid Construction
In Florida, gopher tortoises aren’t just another wild animal; people in our community care deeply about them, and the state protects them by law. These tortoises do more than dig […]
Wildflowers Boho Chic Boutique Farmers Market Courtesy Wildflowers Facebook
Where Wildflowers Bloom: A Dearborn Street Market Rooted in Community
On Thursday mornings in Englewood, something special is taking shape along Dearborn Street. The scent of fresh flowers mingles with locally baked treats. Musicians fill the air with easygoing melodies […]
The Northern Curly-Tailed Lizard
Concrete, Rocks, and Crooked Tails: Florida’s Newest Wild Neighbors
The northern curly-tailed lizard, a native of the Bahamas, is making its way through Florida, showing up in places you wouldn’t expect: suburban neighborhoods, shopping centers, anywhere with a slab […]
The Zipline drone making a delivery. Courtesy Zipline
BayCare and Zipline Bring Door-to-Door Drone Delivery to St. Pete
Amazon has changed how we shop; just a few clicks and, sometimes, your order shows up the same day. Not that long ago, nobody expected shopping to be this easy. […]
Three Florida Alligator Attacks in One Week
Three Florida Alligator Attacks in One Week Spark Summer Safety Warnings
Most people know the old saying in Florida: “If there’s water, there’s probably an alligator nearby.” This past week, that’s felt especially true. Three alligator attacks have hit the state […]
Researchers have found that on many coastal beaches, sharks often swim within a range of 60 feet of the shore or swimmers.
Sharks Aren’t Hunting You; They Just Can’t Tell Your Foot From a Fish
It feels like every summer, the same stories pop up: shark sightings, a bite along the coast, and suddenly, the headlines fill up with that familiar mix of fascination and […]
Hawkins Ranch Protection Priority Site Courtesy Sarasota County
Sarasota County Protects 3,300-Acre Hawkins Ranch from Developers
The Sarasota County Commission just made a big move. They unanimously agreed to add the historic Hawkins Ranch, about 3,300 acres, to the county’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP). […]
Buchan’s Bayside Project
Sarasota County Approves Expansion of Englewood’s Buchan’s Bayside Project
Englewood’s Buchan’s Bayside project just got the green light for expansion, even though the community remains divided. On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously to approve the second phase of […]
Saharan Dust Forecast
Saharan Dust to Bring Hazy Relief from Southwest Florida’s Dangerous Heat Wave, Calming the Tropics
Southwest Florida has been experiencing a stretch of dangerous heat, with some relief as we approach the weekend. By the end of the week, drier air settles in, cutting the […]
Tio Jewelers in Cape Coral
Four Miami Men Face Federal Charges in $1 Million Cape Coral Jewelry Store Robbery
Four Miami-area men are facing federal charges following a sophisticated heist in January that netted more than $1 million in stolen merchandise from a local jewelry store in Cape Coral, […]
The Everglades Python Challenge is Back
The Everglades Python Challenge is Back: High Stakes, Higher Mercury Levels
Florida is kicking off its ninth annual Python Challenge on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. and will run for ten days through Sunday, July 19, 2026. Hosted by […]
Beat the Heat at Englewood’s on Dearborn
Celebrate Summer at Englewood’s on Dearborn: Party in July, See You in October!
Looking for a way to celebrate summer and beat the heat? Drop by Englewood’s on Dearborn this July. They’re cranking up the music and the good times all month long. […]
Gina Barber and the new wall of fame! Courtesy Lemon Bay High School
All the World’s a Stage: How One Teacher Brought Decades of LBHS Theatre Magic Back to Life
Gina Barber, who directs the theater program at Lemon Bay High School, just pulled off something pretty special. She finished a new wall in the performing arts center, a living […]
Back to School Bash
Free Back to School Bash Coming to Port Charlotte This Saturday, July 11
The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County (DOH-Charlotte) is throwing its annual Back to School Bash for families on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Everything kicks off at 9 a.m. […]
Celebrating 15 Years! Courtesy Englewood Sunday Drum Circle Facebook
The Beat Goes On: Englewood’s Iconic Beach Drum Circle Celebrates 15 Years
Englewood Sunday Drum Circle is 15 years strong, and they’re still keeping the rhythm alive. If you want to meet good folks, the Englewood Sunday Drum Circle makes it easy. […]
