Act Now: Don’t Miss May 1 Deadline for Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Savings
Time is running out to take advantage of hotel savings for the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo. The early-bird rate at the host hotel expires May 1, so attendees will want to book soon to lock in the lower price. The Expo will take place Aug. 12–13 at the Caloosa...
Celebrate the ‘City of Hibiscus’ at the annual Hibiscus Festival
PUNTA GORDA — The 22nd Hibiscus Festival, celebrating “The City of Hibiscus,” takes place May 1-3 at Gilchrist Park.
Cape Canaveral rocket launch may be seen in Fort Myers, Cape Coral. See map
United Launch Alliance's mighty Atlas V rocket — which was outfitted with five solid rocket boosters for extra lifting power — is set to lift off from the East Coast. And it's possible people in Southwest Florida and other states can see it light up the sky on Monday night. Last month, the Atlas V rumbled off the pad in a picture-postcard setting and with...
A huge indoor flea market in Florida where you can stretch $35
If you have $35 in your pocket and a free weekend morning, Fleamasters Flea Market in Fort Myers, Florida might just be the best place you can spend it. Sitting at 4135 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, this massive market covers over 400,000 square feet and hosts more than 900 vendors under one roof.
Popular Midwestern Chain Quietly Closes Florida Franchise After Nearly 4 Decades
Skyline Chili is known for its spaghetti and hot dogs topped with its signature chili recipe
TPI Adds Another Floor to Silver Sands Application
Perhaps seeing what’s going on with development on the island, TPI’s Tom Torgerson has added a 5th floor to his proposal for the new Silver Sands. The resort was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September of 2022 and eventually sold to TPI for $7.1 million. The original plan...
Additional charges for Englewood burglary suspect
ENGLEWOOD — Charlotte County Sheriffs detectives arrested an Englewood woman on two additional felony charges this week as part of a months-long investigation into home burglaries in Charlotte and Sarasota counties.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
In the news: 3 To Do: Rib Cookoff on Marco, Bands & Brews at Paradise Coast, more. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable theatrical journey with “Titanic: The Musical” — an epic, heart-stirring production brought to life under the visionary direction of Kody C. Jones at Arts Bonita Actors Theatre. Set against the grandeur and tragedy of the RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage, this musical blends...
Beautiful PGI home on a St. Andrews South golf fairway
Punta Gorda Isles, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, + office or den home. This beautiful custom-crafted home at 3673 Bal Harbor Blvd., Punta Gorda, offers the perfect blend of style, quality and effortless indoor-outdoor living, set on an oversized lot overlooking the eighth fairway of the private St. Andrews South Golf Club. Situated in Punta Gorda Isles, it offers three bedrooms, three full...
FirstNet Showcases Disaster Response Network
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2026 – FirstNet is evolving to respond to increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters. The nationwide public safety network delivered over 2,500 deployable solutions last year at no cost to police, fire, EMS, and other emergency personnel. The network is built and operated by AT&T and overseen by the FirstNet Authority.
