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Andrew A. Bevan, courtesy of Venice Police Dept.
Port Charlotte Man Arrested after Hoax Bomb at Venice UPS Store
Andrew A. Bevan, 55, from Port Charlotte, landed in jail Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after planting a fake bomb at the UPS Store in Venice Commons Plaza. Early that morning […]
Jervey Theatre Restoration, courtesy of Venice Theatre
Hurricane-Damaged Jervey Theatre Set for a Comeback; Venice Theatre has raised more than $20 million toward the goal
Venice Theatre has already pulled in over 80% of its $25 million goal to bring the hurricane-damaged Jervey Theatre main-stage back to life. They’re planning to reopen for the 2026 […]
Rotonda West is planned circular-shaped community which came about the early 1970s. Courtesy of World Urban Planning Facebook
Oppose and Organize: Rotonda Quarters’ 212-unit project draws resident resistance
People in Rotonda West aren’t sitting quietly as new development plans roll in. The big topic right now? Rotonda Quarters, a proposal for 212 new apartments in the heart of […]
James R. Prante, courtesy of Facebook
North Port Man Arrested for Felony DUI after Wife is Injured Falling from Golf Cart
A North Port man landed in jail after his wife fell out of the golf cart he was driving, hitting her head on the pavement. Now he’s facing felony DUI […]
New Englewood News Shows Mar. 04th, 2026
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Englewood Artist Colony Spring Art Show
Englewood Artist Colony Brings a Full-On Spring Art Experience to Pioneer Plaza
Get ready, Englewood. Pioneer Plaza is about to burst with color, energy, and creativity. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, the Englewood Artist Colony is bringing its Spring Art Show downtown, […]
F23, courtesy of Southwest Florida Eagle Cam Facebook
Between Hope and Loss: SWFL Eagle Cam Community Responds to F23’s Disappearance
Southwest Florida’s eagle community is reeling. F23, the much-loved female bald eagle, vanished after February 27, 2026, and everyone’s bracing for the worst. Her mate, M15, is now raising their […]
This “Miracle Fruit” could help cancer patients
South Florida’s Miracle Berry Could Help Cancer Patients Taste Food Again During Chemotherapy
There is a “miracle fruit” that is turning heads all over the news. This small red berry, Synsepalum dulcificum, is changing the game for cancer patients struggling with taste changes […]
Florida Mangroves Conservancy of Southwest Florida
The Mangrove Shield: Why Florida’s Wetlands Matter to Homes and Wallets
Mangroves really are Florida’s unsung heroes. People flock to the beaches, which rake in millions for the state, but there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes. Mangroves do […]
Experience the Magic: Magique in Paradise with Mike Sears
Vegas-Quality Magic, Intimate Experience: Welcome to Magique in Paradise with Mike Sears
Magique in Paradise is a cozy, 42-seat magic and mentalism theater tucked away in Englewood, Florida. It’s the brainchild of Mike Sears, a seasoned magician with more than 30 years […]
Theresa Falcone catering
Local Legend in the Making: Theresa Falcone’s Cape Haze Convenience Store
Theresa Falcone owns the Cape Haze Convenience Store, but her story starts up in New York. She grew up there, raised her own family on Staten Island, and ran a […]
Southwest Florida Reading Festival 2026
A Weekend of Words: Southwest Florida Reading Festival Returns to Lee County Library
If you love reading, this week’s got your name all over it. Dr. Seuss’s birthday lands on March 2, and the Southwest Florida Reading Festival returns this weekend, an event […]
Commissioner Carol Ann Felts
In Myakka City, a Tribute: Commissioners Move to Rename Crane Park After Late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts
Manatee County plans to honor late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts, who passed away suddenly last week at 68. The board will vote today on naming part of Crane Park, in […]
The Banyan House Restaurant
The Banyan House Restaurant: A Hometown Vibe with Chef-Driven New American Classics
Settle in at The Banyan House Restaurant, where you get more than a meal; you get an at-home experience. The Banyan House has that intimate, hometown feel, where you’re not […]
Naples Classical Academy, courtesy Naples Classical Academy
Measles Cases Climb to 114 Across Florida
Measles has surfaced again in the region, this time at Naples Classical Academy. Statewide, Florida has logged 114 measles cases as of February 21. Naples Classical Academy reported a confirmed […]
FWC Final Report Confirms Spike in Lee County Manatee Deaths: cites cold stress as primary cause
Since January 1, Lee County has lost 58 manatees, most after a cold snap hit Southwest Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released its final report on […]
