Small-Town History becomes Epic Fiction: Ray Hazel’s The Lemon Bay Series (Video)
Have you ever found a place that feels like it was made just for you? For Ray Hazel, that place is Englewood, Florida, the inspiration for his epic The Lemon […]
first row – Capt. Jeremy Koch, Capt. Sue Nerud, Adrienne Cardinale, Capt. Rick Cardinale 2nd row – Capt. Eric Stender, Capt. Dave Johnson, Glen Soli 3rd row – Jack Clark, Capt. Mike Lucas
Every Cruise is An Unforgettable Memory: Gasparilla Boat Tours
Minutes away from North Port, Placida, Manasota Key, Port Charlotte and Venice, a 30-foot pontoon tour boat waits patiently for its next adventure at Cape Haze Marina. Gasparilla Boat Tours […]
Rooted in Englewood: How Susie Porter Brings Purpose, Experience, and Heart to Real Estate
Offers. Inspections. Closings. Real estate can feel overwhelming for buyers and sellers in today’s market — but for longtime Englewood resident Susie Porter, it’s never just about the paperwork. It’s about […]
Beach Access at Stake as Charlotte, Lee Leaders Clash Over Boca Grande Parking
On Monday, January 5, 2026, the leaders of Charlotte and Lee counties tried to sort out a growing fight over new parking rules in Boca Grande. It didn’t go well. […]
Big Waters Land Trust Names 2025 Conservation Partner of the Year
Big Waters Land Trust, formerly the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, just celebrated Ann Van Cott as its 2025 Conservation Partner of the Year, shining a spotlight on her […]
(Video) New Year, Fresh Paint! Let Burst of Colors Painting Transform Your Home
New year, Fresh Paint! Burst of Colors Painting Services is your trusted hometown painter with over 35 years of experience. Interiors and exteriors, driveways and decks… they do it all, […]
FLHSMV Launches America 250 License Plate
In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4th, 2026, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is proud to announce the release of the new […]
default
DeSantis budget proposes transfer of USF Sarasota Manatee campus to New College
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed budget includes a plan to transfer the University of South Florida’s Sarasota Manatee campus to New College of Florida, reviving a proposal that drew opposition […]
Lee, Charlotte Counties to Hold Conflict Resolution Meeting Over Boca Grande Parking Rules
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Dec. 12, 2025) — The Charlotte County and Lee County commissions will meet January 5 to begin a formal conflict resolution process over a controversial Lee County […]
Photo: Englewood Area Fire Control District
Garage Fire in Rotonda Contained; Firefighters Rescue Family Dog
A garage fire on Fairway Drive prompted a joint response from the Englewood Area Fire Control District and Charlotte County Fire and EMS on Monday afternoon, December 8. Fire crews […]
Englewood
1:24 pm,
Jul 27, 2026
89°F
clear sky
