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Fork-n-Flair’s mozzarella balls
Fork-n-Flair: Where Chef Alison D’Elia Cooks Up Memories, Not Just Meals
Fork-n-Flair isn’t your typical catering company. Alison D’Elia, the owner and chef at Fork-n-Flair, pours her heart into everything she does, and every meal feels like it came straight from […]
“Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly at The Lemon Bay Playhouse
Lemon Bay Playhouse Serves Up a Heartwarming Dublin Dramedy About Second Chances
Lemon Bay Playhouse’s next production brings a big-hearted and genuinely funny dramedy to the stage: “Chapatti” by Christian O’Reilly. Performances run from June 3 to June 21, 2026. Set in […]
Buc-ee’s is officially coming to Port Charlotte.
Beaver Believers Rejoice: Mega-Travel Center Buc-ee’s Plots Massive Port Charlotte Outpost
Some people are die-hard fans of Buc-ee’s, while others do not understand the hype. Either way, everyone in Southwest Florida is about to get their chance to form an opinion, […]
Hurricane Milton Courtesy NOAA
El Niño’s 82% Chance: A Quieter 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season?
May marks Hurricane Preparedness Month. It’s also an official reminder that hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. As we look ahead to 2026, the focus is shifting […]
Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Southwest Florida Coastal Recovery: Tourism Industry Took a Nosedive After the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Back in 2010, Southwest Florida’s tourism industry took a nosedive after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Local businesses felt the pain, with over 500 claims for economic losses in Charlotte, […]
The only thing standing between safety and disaster is vigilance.
Operation Red Light Uncovers Hidden Sex Trafficking Ring Across Lee County
Operation Red Light didn’t just skim the surface; it peeled back the layers of sex trafficking in Southwest Florida, uncovering an ugly reality running through homes and strip malls in […]
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon.
Florida Wildfire Threat to Extend Into Late Summer Amid Severe Drought
Florida’s wildfire season isn’t wrapping up soon. The Florida Forest Service warns dangerous conditions will stretch into the late summer months, not just the traditional dry period. Almost 2,000 wildfires […]
End of the school year can be stressful
10 Tips to Help Parents of Students Start Summer Strong
The last few weeks of school can get wild. Suddenly you’re juggling last-minute assignments, sports practices, and emails from teachers, all while trying to organize summer plans. Parents feel the […]
DeSantis announces record-breaking Gulf Red Snapper season.
DeSantis Announces Record-Breaking 140-Day Gulf Red Snapper Season for Florida Anglers
Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled big news for Florida anglers: the 2026 recreational Gulf red snapper season will run for 140 days, the longest stretch the state has ever offered. […]
Covington Meadow located in Lehigh Acres
Waitlists for Six Lee County Affordable Housing Properties Open Monday Morning, May 18, 2026
Starting Monday, residents in Lee County have a limited window to apply for affordable housing. The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Myers is opening waitlists for all six […]
Fire Ignites Behind Home Depot. Courtesy Cheri Cushman
Fast-Moving Brush Fire Ignites Near Englewood Home Depot Amid Red-Flag Weather Conditions
On Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026, Englewood Area Fire Control District joined forces with Charlotte County Fire & EMS and Forestry to fight a brush fire near Kevitt Blvd., next […]
Last year’s award recipient, Michael Looney, presents Larry VanTilburg with the 2026 award. Courtesy Erin Carter
The Smoked Mullet Society Honors Englewood’s Biggest Legends
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Englewood community gathered at the Boca Royale Golf & Country Club for The Secret Society of Smoked Mullets Annual Awards Luncheon. This isn’t just […]
Cruising Through Paradise
Cruising Through Paradise (Video)
We’re lucky to call Englewood, Florida home. When the day gets heavy, you can just head over the causeway, windows down, salty breeze rolling in, and let the sound of […]
Protesters attended the Monday meeting.
Englewood Residents Demand Halt To Manasota Key Rezoning Plan As Charlotte County Zoning and Planning Board Cancels Resort Hearing
Englewood and Manasota Key residents packed Charlotte County’s Zoning and Planning Board meeting this week, signs in hand and ready to speak out, only to learn their agenda wasn’t even […]
Make a Splash at the Office: Wear Your Life Jacket to Work on May 15
Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day lands on May 15, 2026. It’s a way to remind everyone, from office folks, remote workers to die-hard boaters, about wearing life jackets, […]
Charlotte County schools are facing changes regarding meals for students.
Charlotte County Ends Universal Free School Meals, Approves First Price Hike In A Decade
Next year, several Charlotte County schools will no longer offer free breakfast and lunch. After Hurricane Ian, all schools in the county qualified for the federal Community Eligibility Program (CEP), which […]
