Another Epic Mixed Finals Highlights PPA Cape Coral
The PPA Cape Coral Open took place at The Courts of Cape Coral from Feb 10-15, 2026. Both Anna Leigh Waters and Ben Johns earned double gold medals, while Staksrud and Christian earned singles gold.
Updated waterfront PGI pool home offers southern exposure
Soak up all-day sunshine and effortless Florida living in this beautifully renovated, three-bedroom, two-bath waterfront pool home at 1115 Lucia Drive in Punta Gorda Isles (33950). Don’t let the year it was built fool you! This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, and shines with coastal charm.
Gulf Coast Theatre Review: ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — "Back to the Future: The Musical" is high-tech theater in the 21st century, unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s hard to imagine how the beloved 1985 film could ever translate to the stage, but through the magic of lasers, smoke, and moving set pieces, the DeLorean quite literally takes flight,...
Dozens of Sanibel homeowners elevate houses after multiple hurricane hits
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Storm surge is a major threat in Florida, leading many homeowners on Sanibel Island to elevate their properties after hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton flooded Gulf Coast homes. SEE WHY THE GULF COAST IS SO VULNERABLE TO STORM SURGE IN THE VIDEO BELOW:. Barb Lasky,...
1999 Shelby Series 1 Roadster With Just 750 Miles from Premier Auction Group
When Carroll Shelby introduced the Series 1 Roadster in the late 1990s, it represented a sharp departure from nostalgia-driven projects and a clear statement of modern intent. This 1999 Shelby Series 1, offered by Premier Auction Group, stands as a remarkably preserved example of that vision, showing just 751 actual...
Charlotte County announces new watering days during drought
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County utility officials announced Tuesday an updated watering schedule for residents.
Lee County, FL: Mel’s Diner Was Cited For 14 Violations During A Recent Health...
Mel's Diner, a popular diner in Lee County, FL, received an administrative complaint recommendation following a routine state inspection that turned up 14 violations, including multiple temperature control failures involving discarded food.
Fort Myers Workplace Dispute Ends In Arrest After Lehigh Acres Man Threatens Mass Shooting
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A workplace disagreement in Fort Myers escalated into a criminal investigation this past weekend after a Lehigh Acres man allegedly sent messages threatening to kill his colleagues. Timothy West, an employee at a business on Alico Trade Center Road, was taken into custody by Lee...
City looks to out-source vision & development plan for Academic Village & 318-acre site...
Cape Coral City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would award a contract for a vision and development plan for two city-owned properties. Approval of Resolution 43-26 would award the development of plans for the so-called Academic Village site and a Burnt Store property to Kimley-Horn and...
People power on Sanibel: A Hurricane Ian recovery story
We bought our Sanibel condo just months before Hurricane Ian changed everything. My wife, Susan, and I were lifelong Wisconsin residents approaching retirement, ready to trade snow shovels for bike paths. From the moment we first visited Sanibel, we were smitten. The island’s natural beauty, easy pace, and small-town...

















