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Manasota Key Resort Transformed: Big Changes on the Horizon
Manasota Key Resort isn’t just another oasis on Florida’s Suncoast, it’s a fresh take on the classic beach getaway. Tucked away on the scenic shores of Southwest Florida, this tropical […]
Fuel the Future: Join Manasota ASALH’s First Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon
The Manasota Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is launching its first Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, February 6, at […]
Fort Myers City Council Approves 2026 Public Safety Grants to Fight Gun Violence and Drug Trafficking
Fort Myers police just secured a fresh round of funding for 2026, and it’s a big step up for safety across the city. They’re going after gun violence and drug […]
Burmese Pythons Push Beyond South Florida, Creeping Toward Florida’s Gulf Coast
Burmese pythons are on the move again, this time, pushing beyond South Florida and creeping along the Gulf Coast. People keep spotting and even catching these giant snakes in places […]
Beach Access at Stake as Charlotte, Lee Leaders Clash Over Boca Grande Parking
On Monday, January 5, 2026, the leaders of Charlotte and Lee counties tried to sort out a growing fight over new parking rules in Boca Grande. It didn’t go well. […]
Big Waters Land Trust Names 2025 Conservation Partner of the Year
Big Waters Land Trust, formerly the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, just celebrated Ann Van Cott as its 2025 Conservation Partner of the Year, shining a spotlight on her […]
Don’t Miss Out! ‘The Rainmaker’ is Coming to Venice Theatre Opening January 16th
In the middle of a bone-dry Depression-era town, a smooth-talking stranger shows up with a wild promise: he can make it rain. “The Rainmaker” isn’t just about drought and desperate […]
Heritage Oaks of Englewood: Building Community at the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group
Looking for a place to connect with others who truly understand what you’re facing? Join the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group at Heritage Oaks of Englewood. Their next meeting is […]
Golden Groovers Returns to Van Wezel in 2026 with Updated Schedule and New Themes
Van Wezel’s Golden Groovers dance series is back for 2026, and it’s shaking things up with new dates and fresh themes. If you haven’t heard of it, Golden Groovers is […]
Florida’s Air Uber: FDOT plans I-4 corridor flying taxis by 2026—Daytona Beach to Sarasota first to see air taxi service
The Florida Department of Transportation wants flying taxis buzzing over Central Florida’s I-4 corridor by the end of 2026. Picture this: instead of sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic, you just order […]
Englewood Fishing Club partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters for Youth Fishing Day at Chadwick Park
The Englewood Fishing Club is inviting Big Brothers/Big Sisters out for a youth fishing day at Chadwick Park on Saturday, January 10th, from 8 a.m. to noon. Kids will get […]
Travel + Leisure 2025 World’s Best Awards: Boca Grande’s Gasparilla Inn tops Florida’s resort list
The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande just snagged the top spot as Florida’s best resort in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. The Gasparilla Inn isn’t just another luxury […]
Virgin Voyages Expands Gulf Coast Footprint to Boca Grande, Offering Manasota Key Excursions
Virgin Voyages isn’t just adding another stop to their itinerary, they’re changing the game. In a move that’s got the Gulf Coast talking, the cruise line just announced a fresh […]
Englewood Boat Crash Leaves Two Hospitalized After Vessel Hits Piling in Lemon Bay
A boat crash in Lemon Bay near Stump Pass sent two people to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Three people were out on the water when their boat slammed into a […]
(Video) New Year, Fresh Paint! Let Burst of Colors Painting Transform Your Home
New year, Fresh Paint! Burst of Colors Painting Services is your trusted hometown painter with over 35 years of experience. Interiors and exteriors, driveways and decks… they do it all, […]
North Port Parks & Recreation announces kayaking programs
North Port Parks & Recreation invites everyone to experience the city’s natural waterways through two upcoming kayaking programs designed for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. North Port Aquatics Manager Devon […]
