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Ashley Jackson at Selby Gardens Courtesy the Hermitage
‘Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens’ Returns for Seventh Season of Outdoor Performances
“Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens” returns for a seventh year with six programs split between the Selby Gardens Downtown Sarasota and Historic Spanish Point campuses. The season opens Friday, October […]
Cast of ‘Theatre People or The Angel Next Door’ Courtesy LBP Back Row from Left: Leo Dominique, Ric Goodwin (Director), Jimmy Choate. Front Row from Left: Jessie Choate (Stage Manager), Linda Ramzell, Alisha Hunter, Tricia Petrinovich. Not pictured Tan Selby.
Stage Lights, Secret Crushes, and Rhode Island Rushes: Lemon Bay Unveils ‘Theatre People or The Angel Next Door’ This September
This September, Lemon Bay Playhouse is excited to open its 39th season with “Theatre People or The Angel Next Door.” It’s a witty and energetic comedy by Paul Slade Smith, […]
How do SWFL Public Schools measure up this year?
Southwest Florida Public Schools Celebrate Clean Sheet in State’s Annual Report Cards
As kids head back to school in Southwest Florida, parents are seeing how their children’s schools performed last year. The state just released its annual school grades, a snapshot that […]
Oppose Manasota Beach Road group
‘If Not You, Then Who?’: Defiant Watchdogs Refuse to Back Down on Manasota Beach Road Fight
The last we heard from Oppose Manasota Beach Road and Kelly Bauman, people thought the judge had tossed their case for good. Not quite. On July 21, the judge dismissed […]
Spinnaker Café Celebrating 20 Years! (Video)
Happy 20 Years! Spinnaker Café has been serving up fresh, family-style brunch and lunch for 20 years. Few places can say that. It’s all under the same ownership, so you […]
The Collaboratory in Fort Myers Courtesy the Collaboratory
Free AI Workshops Brainstorm Business Growth in Fort Myers
Free workshops on artificial intelligence kick off August 14 at the Collaboratory in downtown Fort Myers. The first session, tailored for business owners, comes from the new Human Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence […]
‘I Voted’ – Early Voting is Underway in Florida
The Mail Has Sailed: Early Voting Is Officially Underway in Florida
It’s time to cast your vote. While the official Election Day is Tuesday, August 18, early voting is officially underway. If you wanted a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 primary, […]
Starting in 2026, Florida students will learn cursive handwriting.
New Year, New Script: Florida Schools Trade Typing for Cursive and Add Retired Teachers to the Lesson Plan
Florida students are returning to school this week under several new state laws, with 38 of 67 districts starting classes August 10, 2026, the earliest date allowed. One headline change: […]
The weekend was stormy and stunning in Southwest Florida. Photo courtesy Alison Horton
Englewood Family Gets Front-Row Seat to a Backyard Waterspout Surprise
On Friday afternoon, August 7, 2026, a powerful storm rolled through south Sarasota County. Around 4 p.m., a waterspout spun up in Forked Creek, right in Englewood. A family nearby […]
“Phoebe” the Flamingo at Tampa International Airport
Tampa Airport to Travelers: Please Wake Up and Dress Up
Remember when flying meant putting on your best: suits, dresses, something that said you actually tried? These days, it’s a parade of pajama pants, baggy hoodies, and sweats. Tampa International […]
Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026
August 12 Total Solar Eclipse: Who Will See This Eclipse?
On August 12, 2026, the moon’s shadow will sweep across Earth, setting the stage for a total solar eclipse. The path of totality, the narrow zone where day briefly turns […]
NHC Tracks Two New Systems
Atlantic Calm Before the Storm: NHC Tracks Two New Systems as Peak Season Approaches
The Atlantic hurricane season’s been off to a slow start, but forecasters aren’t letting their guard down. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two areas in the Atlantic with a […]
Emcee JP Taylor starting the show “Hunks in Heels”
High Heels and Higher Totals: ‘Hunk in Heels’ Smashes Fundraising Records
August 8, 2026. Saturday night. The air inside the Venice Community Center buzzed with anticipation. It was time for the fifth annual “Hunk in Heels: An All-Star Battle of the […]
First Cyclospora, Now Leprosy
Cyclospora Surge and Armadillo-Borne Leprosy Trigger Double Health Concerns in Florida
Florida is having a tough time right now. The state’s Cyclospora cases just hit 264, with most of those, 210, showing up in July, according to the Florida Department of […]
SUE the T. Rex is Coming to Tampa. Courtesy MOSI
Calling All Dinosaur Lovers: SUE the T. Rex Slated for MOSI Tour
If dinosaurs are your thing, circle January 2027 on your calendar. Tampa’s headed for a prehistoric shake-up. Well, not Jurassic exactly, more like Cretaceous. The Museum of Science & Innovation […]
Publix’s Key Lime Pie is a Winner!
Publix’s Key Lime Pie Makes the List as Southern Living Crowns the 50 Greatest Southern Flavors
“Southerners always seem to be thinking about good food.” That’s how Southern Living kicks off its Southern Food Hall of Fame, a reader-powered collection of the 50 most beloved foods […]
