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Arctic Alligator Creamery & Bakery and A Better Scoop
A Natural Churn of Events: Arctic Alligator Creamery & Bakery and A Better Scoop Creating a Local Legacy
Sarah Gleba and her husband, Kevin, run two sweet spots in Englewood, Florida: Arctic Alligator Creamery & Bakery and A Better Scoop Ice Cream Shop. What’s special about The Arctic […]
The Robert Kinsley Band
Sunny Days & Smooth Tunes: The Robert Kinsley Band Brings Oldies & Folk to Dearborn Street
Englewood, Florida isn’t just about its perfect weather, sunshine, and beaches. There’s something else this town offers in abundance: the arts. You walk down Dearborn Street, and you’ll hear live […]
The arts are alive at Englewood Center for the Arts. Courtesy ECFTA Facebook
Anything But Ordinary: Englewood Center for the Arts Launches New Era with “Anything Goes”
The Englewood Center for the Arts (ECFTA) has just launched a new era, and it’s off to a lively start. Their opening celebration for World Collage Day drew a crowd […]
Off Key Chorale Courtesy Key Chorale
Life-Changing Music Programs for People with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
In Sarasota, Florida, adults living with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s know that music isn’t just an art; it’s a lifeline. Singing brings them more than joy; it lifts their mood, strengthens […]
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 […]
Kissing Bugs in Florida
Forget Lovebugs: Kissing Bugs Bring a Silent, Deadly Threat to Florida
As spring rolls in, most people in Florida brace themselves for the usual lovebug swarms that dirty up cars. But few realize something far more troubling is lurking; kissing bugs, […]
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 […]
Whatever Floats Your Boat Bingo
Englewood Rotary to Host ‘Whatever Floats Your Boat’ Bingo for Youth Sailing on May 16
Mark your calendars, because The Englewood Rotary is hosting Whatever Floats Your Boat Bingo on May 16, 2026, at VFW Post 10178, 550 N McCall Rd, Englewood. This lively event […]
A turtle hatchling struggles to find the sea. Courtesy of fwc.com
Saving the Smallest Survivors: SWFL Struggles to Redirect Hatchlings Toward the Sea
Sea turtle hatchlings getting lost on their way to the ocean. Scientists call it “disorientation,” but that’s just a nice name for a tragedy. When these tiny turtles go the […]
For Sale in Southwest Florida
The Invisible Market: AI Algorithms Are Hiding Nearly 1 in 5 Southwest Florida Homes from Buyers
Have you ever heard of an invisible home? It sounds odd, but in Southwest Florida, it’s real. Almost one in five homes, approximately 17%, aren’t showing up for buyers online. […]
Mexican Food Throwdown
Brewing Up a Fiesta: Mexican Food Throwdown Comes to Southwest Florida This Weekend
A Fort Myers brewery is about to turn up the heat this weekend with the Mexican Food Throwdown, an all-day celebration of Mexican flavors and local talent. Millennial Brewing Company […]
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 […]
Boca Grande Parking
Parking Feud Escalates: Lee and Charlotte County Officials Continue to Clash Over New Boca Grande Restrictions
Earlier this week, on Monday, April 27, 2026, the question of parking on Boca Grande brought officials from both Lee and Charlotte counties together in Fort Myers. Parking, unsurprisingly, has […]
New Masonic Center Dedication in Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda to Honor Mayor and Governor Albert W. Gilchrist with New Masonic Center Dedication
Punta Gorda Masonic Lodge No. 115 will dedicate the new Gilchrist Masonic Center, a tribute to Albert W. Gilchrist, who not only served as Punta Gorda’s mayor but also became […]
