Not all heroes wear capes.
Not All Heroes Wear Capes, But They Do Need a Spa Day
It’s Not Easy Being a Super Mom There comes a point when holding it all together as a mom feels almost like a superpower. And the secret weapon? Carving out […]
Jonathan Varner, Homefront Hero
Homefront Hero: How Army Veteran Jonathan Varner is Powering Charlotte County’s Workforce
Jonathan Varner shows just how well Charlotte County supports veterans in the workforce. On May 5, 2026, Charlotte County Economic Development put the spotlight on Jonathan Varner for its Homefront […]
Aerial view of Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Gets $24M ‘Berthday’ Present to Make Room for More Big Ships
Port Tampa Bay just landed a $24 million federal grant to expand its berth so it can handle more ships. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime […]
Manasota Key Residents Rally at Englewood Beach
Manasota Key Residents Rally at Englewood Beach Ahead of Crucial May 11th Charlotte County Zoning Meeting
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, concerned residents and neighbors gathered at Englewood Beach to protest a proposed expansion of the Manasota Key Resort. People showed up with handmade signs, letting […]
Shovels in place, ready to break ground.
Charlotte County Breaks Ground on New South County Fire & EMS Station
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Charlotte County held its official groundbreaking for its new Fire & EMS Station 17. At 12051 Maryland Ave., south of Punta Gorda, […]
Star Wars Day is celebrated on May 4
May the Fourth Be With You: Jedis, Followed by Jalapeños
Everyone makes a fuss over the big holidays: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter. These are the heavyweights, demanding attention and preparation. But the start of May brings in a kind of magic […]
Lemon Bay Grad, Cher DeVaux First female Trainer to Win the Kentucky Derby
Lemon Bay Grad Cherie DeVaux Sets the Pace as First Female Trainer to Win the Derby
“Golden Tempo pulled off a stunning upset at the 152nd Kentucky Derby on May 2, 2026. Ridden by Jose Ortiz and going off at 23-1 odds, the colt surged from […]
Hurricane preparedness month, Courtesy NOAA
Ready or Not: May is Florida’s Month-Long Countdown to Hurricane Season
Hurricane Preparedness Week begins Monday, May 4, 2026, and with Florida’s hurricane season starting June 1, everyone across the state has a month to prepare. If you’re feeling more anxious […]
FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis, Courtesy FineMark Women's Pro Tennis Championship
More Than a Match: FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis Leaves a Lasting Legacy in Southwest Florida
FineMark Women’s Pro Tennis isn’t just about elite competition; it’s about making a lasting mark in Southwest Florida. This week, Bonita Bay comes alive with world-class women’s tennis as it […]
300,000 Floridians Lost EBT SNAP Benefits
Nearly 300,000 Floridians Lose SNAP Benefits Following Landmark Federal Funding Cuts
Nearly 300,000 Floridians just lost their SNAP benefits, and the story’s far from over. This hit didn’t come out of nowhere. Last year, Congress passed a massive funding bill, also […]
Englewood
5:55 pm,
May 29, 2026
86°F
few clouds
