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All our old favorites are back — and some new ones too! Find fresh produce, food, and unique wares every Thursday through May, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Come by, say hi, and check out this short video from opening day.
Southwest Florida Honor Flight will mark a historic milestone on Tuesday, Oct. 14, when Mission XXIII departs Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport for the first time. Ninety veterans will take part in […]
A boat crash in Lemon Bay near Stump Pass sent two people to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Three people were out on the water when their boat slammed into a […]
During National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer’s Association is amplifying the voices of people living with dementia and their caregivers to empower […]
The Englewood Fire Department has upgraded Tower 75 to an Advanced Life Support truck, expanding its capacity to deliver critical medical care in emergencies. With the addition, four of the […]
Measles outbreak in SW Florida (CDC)
A week has passed since the measles outbreak started at Ave Maria University in Collier County, and the state still hasn’t officially confirmed cases in Southwest Florida. The outbreak has […]
Florida attempts to ban texting while driving
Florida lawmakers are taking another shot at cracking down on distracted driving. This week, State Senator Erin Grall from Vero Beach brought back Senate Bill 1152, a bill that fizzled […]
It’s official! This year’s race for honorary Mayor of Englewood is on! Prospective mayors will raise money to benefit their chosen charities. This year’s candidates include Pet Samuels supporting the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla – For the fourth consecutive year, students from Charlotte Technical College (CTC) represented Charlotte County at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held June 23–28 in […]
Ron Munday and his Chalk Caddy
Port Charlotte’s got a new local legend, and his name is Ron Munday. He rolled into town from Arizona and didn’t know a soul, so he did something bold: he […]
Cancelled Flights due to storm
Travelers at Southwest Florida International Airport found themselves glued to weather updates as a major winter storm barreled through the north and east coast. Flights to cities like Chicago? Already […]
Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., where he gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on Aug. 28, 1963
Every year on the third Monday of January, the nation celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his notable contributions to the civil rights movement in […]
A group of 14 middle school boys in Englewood has become the first class of the Young Gentlemen’s League, a new mentorship program created to teach respect, accountability, and leadership […]
Rev. Ellison Haddock and Commissioner Stephen R. Deutsch
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Charlotte County Board of Commissioners came together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy, the date that would have been his […]
Sarasota County’s utility system has retained strong financial ratings from major credit agencies as it prepares to issue new bonds for a major wastewater facility expansion. Fitch Ratings and S&P […]
The Loomis Brothers Circus returns to Charlotte County this August for a weekend of dazzling performances, animal encounters, and family entertainment. Now in its 29th year, the nationally touring show […]
Photo: Englewood Area Fire Control District
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 […]
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