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Art by Jim Tucker
World-Class Art Exhibit Returns to Boca Grande’s Art On Park Avenue Festival in 2026
Get ready, because Boca Grande’s Art On Park Avenue Festival is back for 2026, and people are already buzzing about it. Mark your calendars for Saturday and Sunday, February 21-22. […]
Sarasota Film Festival Winners 2025 (SFF)
Independent Voices Shine at Sarasota Film Festival 2026 with International Spotlight
Every spring, Sarasota lights up with the Sarasota Film Festival. It’s a big deal: over 200 films, loads of special events, and a real energy that pulls in movie lovers […]
The current drought is setting the stage for a dangerous fire season.
Florida Forest Service Warns: 2026 Fire Season Could Be Severe, Especially SW Florida
The Florida Forest Service isn’t hiding its concern about the 2026 fire season, especially when it comes to Southwest Florida. By mid-February, the state’s in the grip of its worst […]
Hancock Bridge Parkway
Lee County Alert: Eastbound Hancock Bridge Parkway Closed Overnight and Cape Coral’s $325 Million Bridge
Heads up, Lee County, Cape Coral drivers: overnight lane closures are coming to Hancock Bridge Parkway. Crews will shut down eastbound lanes both Tuesday, February 17, and Wednesday, February 18, […]
Braves baseball is officially back
Braves Kick Off Spring Training in Wellen Park, North Port on Feb. 15
Spring’s officially here for Braves fans; pitchers and catchers just showed up at North Port, kicking off another season of Spring Training. The entire squad gets together for their first […]
Local traffic in SW Florida
Residents Invited: Cape Coral Looks at Lowering Neighborhood Speed Limits at Feb. 18 Public Workshop
The Cape Coral Public Works Department is holding a workshop on February 18, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Public Works Operations Center (815 Nicholas Parkway East). They’ll share […]
High School student athletes require health screening
Before the First Whistle: Charlotte County Rolls Out ECG Screenings for New High School Players
Charlotte County Public Schools is rolling out ECG screenings for student-athletes, following the new Second Chance Act (Florida Statute 1006.20) that lawmakers passed in 2025. Here’s what’s changing: Every student […]
Sarasota New Season 2026-27 courtesy Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera’s 2026-27 Season Mixes Classic Repertoire with Youth Opera Return
Sarasota Opera just revealed its lineup for the 2026-27 season, and there’s a lot to get excited about. After finishing up a centennial celebration for the Sarasota Opera House, the […]
Former Boat Saleswoman Finds Purpose in Englewood
Kathi Obendorfer Shares Passion for Englewood through Real Estate, Giving Back Real estate didn’t bring Kathi Obendorfer to Englewood. For years, Kathi spent a great deal of time traversing the […]
Early Morning Birding Tour 2025 courtesy LBC
Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve Celebrates 5 Years with Exploration Day
Lemon Creek Wildflower Preserve just hit a big milestone, five years since completing its major habitat restoration project. To celebrate, Lemon Bay Conservancy (LBC) is inviting everyone to their annual […]
Local Englewood Leader, Carolyn Pope
Englewood Roots, Local Leader: Carolyn at Pope Insurance
Carolyn is a true Englewood native, raised in her grandparents’ house in Englewood, right next door to Lemon Bay Fisheries and Seafood Market, which was owned by her grandparents, Stuart […]
Rigged Kayaks
Shore & Kayak Fishing: Fishing Gear for Kayaks
Think small and minimal when choosing kayak fishing gear. The first change will be from a big tackle box to a small tackle bag that carries only what you really […]
Lee County Sheriff’s Office courtesy LCSO
Lee County Woman to Receive Approx. $626,770 in 2012 Wellness-Check Case
The House Judiciary Committee just moved forward with a $750,000 payout for Patricia Ermini, a Lee County woman shot by deputies during a wellness check. Rep. Dianne Hart-Lowman laid out […]
Smoking bill sparks backlash
From Dining to Shoreline: Florida’s proposed outdoor smoking ban sparks backlash
Florida lawmakers want to roll out a new bill that basically bans smoking everywhere outdoors, including sidewalks, parks, beaches, you name it. They’re even targeting spots just outside schools, hospitals, […]
Charlottes County issues new safety rules
Sidewalks to Sidewalks: Charlotte County ban tightens micromobility safety rules
Charlotte County just rolled out new safety rules for e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices. Micromobility accidents are on the ride. Injuries are up nearly 21% every year, according to […]
Brush fire in Big Cypress Preserve, courtesy Bureau of Land Management
Big Cypress Brush Fire in Hendry and Charlotte County
2,173 acres burned, 95% contained after overnight effort Firefighters have almost stamped out a big brush fire at Big Cypress National Preserve in Hendry County. This blaze tore through about […]
