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Illegal Gambling Arcade, courtesy of Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
Suncoast Crackdown Continues: Northport Man Alex Jacobs to Face Hearing Over Illegal Gambling Charges
A Northport man, Alex Jacobs, faces a hearing in Sarasota County after authorities arrested him last November on charges of running an illegal gambling house. Deputies raided Headquarters Social on […]

Florida Bicycle Month FDOT
Florida Bicycle Month: Ride Safe, Be Seen, and Look Out for Each Other
Florida Bicycle Month is the perfect time to talk about sharing the road and looking out for each other. Whether you’re on two wheels or four, you have a part […]

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Boost Body and Mind for Free: SWFL Whole Health Fair Lands in Cape Coral at Shark Bite Fitness and Nutrition
If you want practical advice on boosting both your physical and mental health, and maybe make a difference while you’re at it, check out the third annual SWFL Whole Health […]

Lemon Bay High Symphonic Winds
A Decade of Excellence: Lemon Bay High Symphonic Winds Earn 10th Consecutive Superior at MPA
At the FBA District 11 Concert Band Music Performance Assessment, Lemon Bay High School Symphonic Winds did it again: another set of straight superior ratings. That’s ten years in a […]

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 […]
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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 […]

