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Coastal Luxury Meets Modern Island Living (Video)
Your private island sanctuary. “Tucked away for ultimate privacy thanks to the split-bedroom layout. The primary suite features a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities and a walk-in shower.” Chef’s kitchen […]
Cold and flu season has arrived
Florida Ground Zero for Aggressive, Early Flu Outbreak: Why Experts Say This Year’s Vaccine is Important
If you are someone who usually gets a flu shot every year, don’t skip it this year. Flu season is showing up early, and it’s hitting harder and faster than […]
Cessna 172 on Bayshore Road in Fort Myers
Miracle on Bayshore Road: Cessna 172 Makes Emergency Landing, Clips Pickup Truck in North Fort Myers with Zero Injuries
A Cessna 172 ran into trouble on Saturday morning, November 7, 2026, over North Fort Myers. The pilot reported engine trouble, so they brought the plane down on Bayshore Road, […]
Honoring Veterans throughout the year
5 Easy Ways to Honor Veterans All Year
Our veterans have given, and keep giving, so much so that the rest of us can enjoy freedom. Thank you, truly. On this day, and every day, reach out to […]
Operation Healing Heroes Foundation, on the Discovery Channel Courtesy Operation Healing Heroes Foundation
Hooked on Healing: How a Local Florida Charity Reeled in National Fame to Honor Our Heroes
Operation Healing Heroes Foundation has gained national attention, especially through their feature series on the Discovery Channel. Their mission is clear: preserve history and honor the lives of U.S. military […]
Jousting at the Sarasota Medieval Fair Courtesy Sarasota Medieval Fair
Sir-iously Fun: Step Back in Time as the Sarasota Medieval Fair Returns
Get ready to step straight into the Middle Ages: no time machine required. The Sarasota Medieval Fair is back for its 22nd year, and it’s not holding anything back. For […]
Englewood After Dark is Back
Pioneer Plaza Gets Its Groove Back: Englewood After Dark Returns This Thursday Nov. 12
Circle this Thursday, November 12, on your calendar. Englewood After Dark is about to wake up your Thursday nights at Pioneer Plaza. Back on October 22, 2026, GBack Media kicked […]
Veterans Day 2026
Veterans Day Events
Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and our community has a full schedule of meaningful ways to pay tribute to the men and women who’ve served, and those […]
Ron Cheney and Sassy May
Hold Your Horses: How a ‘Unicorn’ Named Sassy May Keeps This SWFL Veteran on His Feet
Southwest Florida has some incredible stories showing how veterans and their service animals help each other heal. With Veterans Day around the corner, there’s no shortage of local organizations and […]
(From left) Hospital Board Chair Kevin Cooper, Board Members Sarah Lodge, Sharon Wetzler DePeters and Greg Carter; Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder; Vice President of Sarasota Memorial Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Services Maria DeCarlo; SMH-Venice President Sharon Roush; Hospital Board Members Bridget Fiorucci and Patricia Maraia; and newly elected, incoming board member Tara Butler. Courtesy SMH
Excitement Digs Deep: Sarasota Memorial Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Rehab Pavilion in Venice
On Friday, November 6, 2026, Sarasota Memorial broke ground on a new Rehabilitation Pavilion at the SMH-Venice Hospital campus, bringing top-tier rehab services closer to residents in south Sarasota County. […]
The Gilded Age, Florida-Style
Florida and The Gilded Age: A Glimpse at the 5 Top Scandalous Gilded Age Characters, Florida-Style
If you’re a fan of HBO’s The Gilded Age, a Julian Fellowes Downton Abbey watcher, a lover of opulence, or an enthusiast of all-things historic, this is the story for […]
MIG-17 Courtesy Florida International Air Show
Gravity? Optional: The 2026 Florida International Air Show is Where Gravity Bends
When most of us think about weekends in Southwest Florida, we picture sun, sand, maybe a fishing pole. Few imagine standing just feet from an aircraft as it rattles the […]
Lemon Bay High School Athletes of the Month Courtesy LBHS Athletics
More Than Just Game: Lemon Bay Shines a Light on Star Athletes and Good Sports
Every month, Lemon Bay High School’s Athletic Department shines a light on exceptional student-athletes, honoring not just athletic skill but character too. At the close of each month, they choose […]
Opening Night Alert: “Mean Girls JR.” at Lemon Bay High (Video)
Get in, Englewood—we’re going to Lemon Bay High School Theater! 🚘✨ Opening night for Mean Girls JR. is TOMORROW! From over 50 cast members bringing the laughs to student leaders […]
All Veterans
All Veterans All Families Cremations Supports Wreaths Across America
One wreath at a time, the names of deceased veterans are spoken and remembered on National Wreaths Across America Day in December, a national initiative that aims to remember the […]
Ed Kinsey with his wife, Ann Marie, at the Florida Youth Soccer convention.
From Wisconsin Roots to Marine Boots: Ed Kinsey is the Ultimate Englewood Family Man
Ed Kinsey moved to Englewood from southern Wisconsin in 1976. He graduated from LBHS in 1982 and grew up in a big family, seven siblings in all. Right after high […]
