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The classic Fourth of July cookout
Red, White, and Bratwurst: The Melting Pot That Made the Backyard Cookout
Think of a classic Fourth of July cookout: a spread of burgers, smoky hot dogs, cold potato salad, and ice-packed beer. If those feel as American as it gets, well, […]
Light Up Lemon Bay, Courtesy John Fredricks
Your Hometown Guide: 4th of July Celebrations Across Our Community
Celebrate America ConcertGather under the Heritage Tree on the downtown lawn for the Celebrate America Concert at Downtown Wellen Park, 19745 Wellen Park Boulevard, Venice, on Friday, July 3, 6 […]
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Cape Coral Councilwoman Rachel Kaduk’s DUI Trial Set for July
Councilwoman Rachel Kaduk showed up in court last week as her DUI case progressed. The judge set her trial for July 14 at 8 a.m. as she faces charges of […]
Andy Sandberg, Lindsey Ferrentino, and Sam Beam on the Hermitage
Broadway Hits the Beach: Manhattan Theatre Club and Hermitage Retreat Partner to Incubate New Musicals
The Hermitage Artist Retreat, led by Artistic Director and CEO Andy Sandberg, just announced a partnership with Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC), one of New York’s top nonprofit theaters. The goal […]
Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales. Courtesy Florida DEP
Florida’s 250th Birthday Gift: Free Parks
Florida’s making it a little easier to get outside and celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The Department of Environmental Protection just announced that from July 3 to July 5, 2026, […]
DeSantis signs Florida budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Courtesy GovRonDeSantis X
Florida Braces for 140 New Laws on July 1, Including Data Center Utility Protections
A wave of changes is about to hit Florida as nearly 140 new laws take effect on July 1, 2026, the start of the state’s fiscal year. Some are grabbing […]
Der Dutchman Courtesy Dutchman Hospitality
Pass the Peanut Butter Pie! Pinecraft’s Crown Jewel Ranks as the No. 2 Buffet in the Nation
Der Dutchman has done it again. This beloved Sarasota spot now claims the No. 2 spot on USA Today’s list of the best buffet restaurants in the country. Sure, it’s […]
Southwest Florida Celebrates the Fourth with a Side of Triple-Digit Humidity
Florida’s roasting under a brutal heat wave just in time for the Fourth of July holiday. Temperatures are skyrocketing all over the state, with heat indices already soaring past 105. […]
Cape Coral Crew Rescues ‘Dog’ in Canal. Courtesy Cape Coral Fire Department
Cape Coral Crew Rescues ‘Dog’ in Canal, Finds a Wily Little Plot Twist
Firefighters in Cape Coral thought they were responding to a dog in trouble on Britannia Lake early Monday, June 22, 2026, but when the animal crawled beneath a dock, they […]
Sulphur Springs Water Tower
Tampa’s Gothic Giant: The Abandoned Water Tower That Refuses to Let its History Run Dry
Hidden in plain sight, the Sulphur Springs Water Tower in Tampa holds a story that stands out among Florida’s forgotten landmarks. This tall, Gothic-style tower still sweeps the skyline, sparking […]
Light Up Lemon Bay 4th of July Fireworks Celebration! Courtesy Erica Lagerman
Leave the Sparks to the Pros: Choose Light Up Lemon Bay for America’s 250th
Englewood Area Fire Control District recently posted a reminder about the ongoing burn ban. Drought conditions haven’t improved, so the ban is still in effect. That means private fireworks and […]
Marching together for the community. Courtesy Oppose Manasota Beach Rd.
Manasota Beach Road Battle Intensifies as Judge Sets Key July Hearing on Dismissal Motions
The fight that the group Oppose Manasota Beach Rd. and Kelly Bauman have taken on keeps gaining momentum, not just among people who want a say in their own neighborhood, […]
The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special.
The Secret Superpower of Grandparents: Leaving a Mark That Time Can’t Erase
The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is something special, even if it doesn’t last as long as either side would like. Age gets in the way; grandparents won’t always be […]
Candidate and Ex-NYPD Detective, John Fleming
Turning Up the Heat in District 2: Ex-NYPD Detective John Fleming Challenges Incumbent Chris Constance for District 2
Even though it’s the middle of summer, election season is creeping up fast, and this race is turning up the heat. Residents of Charlotte County are highly attentive this year. […]
Tens of thousands of acres are gone, carved up for development. Courtesy 1000 Friends of Florida
Florida’s Rapid Wetland Loss Threatens Wildlife and Water Systems
Over the past few decades, Florida has watched its wetlands shrink at an alarming rate. Tens of thousands of acres are gone, carved up for development, drained for agriculture, and […]
The Florida Everglades are legendary.
Beneath the Glassy Surface: The Deadly Perils Hiding in Florida’s Waters
Crocodiles can flip boats and kill those on board. That’s not just a rumor; it happens. Some of Earth’s deadliest swamps look peaceful on the surface, with their glassy water […]
