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Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his “I Have a Dream” speech on Aug. 28, 1963
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, parades and celebrations in Southwest Florida
Every year on the third Monday of January, the nation celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his notable contributions to the civil rights movement in […]
Randall Spivey and Brandon Billmaier
Southwest Florida’s Missing Fishermen: One Month Later, A Coastal Community Left Waiting for Answers
Exactly one month ago, on December 19, 2025, Randall Spivey, 57, from Fort Myers, and his nephew, Brandon Billmaier, 33, from Boca Raton, headed out for a fishing trip. They […]
Crossing the finish line on a five-year effort to improve Lake Okeechobee operations. Photos courtesy of CFCW
Captains for Clean Water: Bringing Everyday Floridians Into Florida’s Water-Quality Conversation
Florida has more than its fair share of environmental issues, from red tide, manatee endangerment, the Piney Point problem, and Lake Okeechobee; all of this is center stage in an […]
Rev. Ellison Haddock and Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch
Charlotte County Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Life and Legacy
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners came together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, the date that would have been his […]
Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement
Movement Takes Center Stage: Calder Exhibition at Selby Gardens and Sandor Museum Opens February 8, 2026
Mark your calendar for the 10th Annual Jean & Alfred Goldstein Exhibition, “Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement,” opening Sunday, February 8, 2026. Selby Gardens members get early access on […]
Florida under construction
Pushing Back Against the Sprawl: A Local Guide to Smart Growth in Southwest Florida
Maintaining a household in Florida has grown more difficult over the past few years. Housing prices climb higher every year. Property taxes are constantly on the rise, and the pace […]
Hermitage Artist Retreat South Residence Morrison
From Vanderbilt Legacy to Living Artists: Hermitage Receives 6.5 Acres on Manasota Key
Big news from The Hermitage Artist Retreat. Thanks to an incredible $12 million gift, one of the largest gifts of its kind to a nonprofit arts group, The Hermitage just […]
Photo courtesy Great Florida Cattle Drive and Reunion Rides
Living History in Motion: The Great Florida Cattle Drive Kicks Off January 26
The Great Florida Cattle Drive is back, rolling out on January 26 and wrapping up in Okeechobee after a week of pure Old Florida tradition. This isn’t just any horseback […]
Temperatures to dip below freezing
Florida’s Freezing Wake-Up Call: Protect People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants
When temperatures dip below freezing in Florida, it’s a big deal. Most Floridians deal with a freeze only once or twice a year, if that. When it happens, citrus crops […]
Art by Carroll Swayze
Local Talent Shines at the 38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival, Jan 24–25
The 38th Annual Englewood Invitational Winter Art Festival is coming up Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25, from 10 am to 4 pm both days. You’ll find it at […]
Lemon Bay Playhouse Presents The Sweet Delilah Swim Club
Now Playing: The Sweet Delilah Swim Club at The Lemon Bay Playhouse
Are you ready to dive into a world of laughter, love, and friendship? Check out “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” at Lemon Bay Playhouse, opening January 14, 2026!
The Cookie House in Charlotte County
Discover Florida’s Marine Science History With the Cookie House in Charlotte County
Step into Florida’s marine science story at the historic Cookie House in Charlotte County. Charlotte County Libraries and History is welcoming everyone to experience an authentic piece of scientific history. […]
Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Venice Rotary Hosts 34th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival
Get ready for the 34th Annual Venice Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, happening January 16-18 at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds. The Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club has organized a big event […]
Charlotte County High School
Charlotte County Public Schools Hit Record 91.6% Graduation Rate in 2024-2025
Charlotte County Public Schools just hit a new milestone, a 91.6% graduation rate for the 2024–2025 school year. That’s the highest ever for the district, up 4.6% from last year. […]
Southwest Florida Travelers Poised for More Routes After Allegiant-Sun Country Merger
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines are merging, and that’s shaking up air travel in Southwest Florida. These two carriers already connect the region to the Midwest and Northeast, loading […]
Tallahassee Florida Capitol
Florida’s Children and the 2026 Legislative Session: A Pivotal Moment for Schools
Florida’s 2026 legislative session kicks off on January 13, and it’s shaping up to be controversial. Lawmakers are gearing up for a busy 60 days, with plenty of heated debates […]
