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Charlotte County Public Schools hosts 2026 Magnet Fair
Charlotte County Public Schools Hosts 2026 Magnet Fair Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Centennial Park Gym
Charlotte County Public Schools is gearing up for the 2026 Magnet Fair on January 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Park Gym, 1185 Centennial Blvd., Port Charlotte. The […]
Zarate’s Famous Broasted Chicken
A Name to Learn and a Taste to Remember: Zarate’s in Englewood
Let’s start with the name. It’s Zarate’s, which rhymes with karates. It’s important to know how to pronounce the name, as you will recommend this place to all your friends. […]
Beatle Tribute Benefit
Bring a Donation, Hear the Beat: Beatles Tribute Benefit to Help Englewood Students’ Instruments
The Artist Colony in Englewood is shaking things up with their 2nd Spring Art Show and a Beatles Tribute Benefit Concert, all happening Sunday, February 1, 2026. Let’s be honest, […]
The Ca’d’Zan, or the House of John
A Lasting Legacy: The Ringling Museum and FSU Mark 25 Years of Collaboration and Growth
Sarasota’s Ringling Museum just marked a milestone: 25 years of working side by side with Florida State University. The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, founded back in 1927 […]
Cancelled Flights due to storm
Florida Sunshine vs. Snow: Chicago Flights Canceled Due to Storm
Travelers at Southwest Florida International Airport found themselves glued to weather updates as a major winter storm barreled through the north and east coast. Flights to cities like Chicago? Already […]
Ron Munday and his Chalk Caddy
A Cadillac for the Community: Ron Munday’s Chalkboard Ride Builds Relationships
Port Charlotte’s got a new local legend, and his name is Ron Munday. He rolled into town from Arizona and didn’t know a soul, so he did something bold: he […]
Cruise ship passing under Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Environmentalists sound alarm as SSA Marine pitches 330-acre cruise port south of the Sunshine Skyway
Environmentalists are raising alarms over plans to build a new cruise port in Manatee County, a project designed to welcome the massive ships that just can’t squeeze under the Sunshine […]
Fort Myers, Florida, on the Caloosahatchee River
Health Warning Issued for Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal Toxins
Florida’s Department of Health in Lee County just put out a warning about blue-green algae toxins in the Caloosahatchee River-Sebastian Canal. These algae can produce toxins that put both people […]
Can Granny Flats Fix Florida’s Affordable Housing Crisis?
Granny flats, officially known as accessory dwelling units or ADUs, are suddenly in the spotlight as Florida searches for answers to its housing crunch. These aren’t some futuristic experiments. They’re […]
Historic Venice Credit: Sarasota County Historical Resources
Venice History: The Town That Wouldn’t Disappear
If you’ve lived in Florida for a while, you know how wild the housing market can get. Booms, busts, and bubbles, it’s all nothing new. But back in 1928, Venice […]
Englewood Farmer’s Market (Video)
Englewood Farmer’s Market.It’s all run by the amazing Rotary Club of Englewood Sunset, with proceeds benefiting our wonderful community. Location: 335 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223When: Thursdays from 9 […]
Mobile Homes in Florida may receive protection from rent hikes.
Florida Lawmakers Propose Major Rent Hike Protections for 800,000 Mobile Home Residents Effective July 2026
Florida lawmakers are pushing for big changes in how mobile home parks handle rent hikes. If passed, this legislation would shake up life for over 800,000 mobile home residents statewide. […]
Florida Panther photo courtesy of Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
Conservation Groups Sue to Block Massive 10,000-Acre Florida Development in ‘Heart’ of Panther Breeding Territory
Conservation groups are taking their fight for the endangered Florida panther to federal court. They formally told the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and […]
Lee County commits to safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road
Addressing the Danger: Lee County Commits $5.7M to Stop Deadly Burnt Store Road Crashes
Lee County commissioners just signed off on $5.7 million for safety upgrades along Burnt Store Road, a stretch that’s seen more than its share of deadly crashes. They’re not waiting […]
Punta Gorda Farmers Market
Punta Gorda Farmers Market Faces Uncertain Future; City May Not Renew Permit After April
Uncertainty hangs over the Punta Gorda Farmers Market, and on January 17, word of a possible closure rippled through the crowd. Vendors talked about it all day: the city might […]
The Historic Placida Bunk House
Your Guide to Englewood History: The Fight to Save the Placida Bunk House
Are you passionate about Englewood history? Then you want to meet John Valickas. He’s passionate about local history and the fight to save the Placida Bunk House. Join John as […]
