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The Ultimate Roll Call: A Veterans Day Refresher Course
Every year on November 11, Americans set aside a day to honor veterans: all the men and women who stepped forward to serve in the U.S. military. It’s a moment […]
Uncle Sam Wants YOU!
Snapshot of History: How Vintage Veterans Day Photos Tell the Heart-Stirring Stories Words Can’t Capture
Old photographs from Veterans Day pull you in. You see faces full of pride, fear, determination, exhaustion. Every image carries a slice of history and sacrifices that words usually fumble […]
Sweater Weather
Ditch the Swimsuits, Grab the Sweaters: Englewood Temps are Finally Dipping Into the 50s
Get ready, South Florida, because sweater weather is finally on the way. After that warm, soggy October, things flip this week: for the first time since late March, morning lows […]
Honoring our Veterans throughout the year.
Beyond Veterans Day: How Small, Daily Kindness Is Making a Big Difference for Our Heroes
Honoring veterans shouldn’t just happen on holidays. If you want it to mean something, let it weave into your daily routine. Start small. Sometimes, all it takes is a handshake […]
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 […]
