Celtic Magic in Fort Myers
Bagpipes, fiddles, harps, and tin whistles are just a few of the magical instruments you’ll get a chance to hear by attending the 2026 Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival. Indeed, from Saturday, January 24, through Sunday, January 25, the downtown area comes alive with the sound of Celtic. “This is the...
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida to Try ASAP
Cape Coral’s Tex-Mex restaurants offer a delightful mix of tradition and innovation, with options for every palate. Here are five top picks:. A vibrant fast-casual restaurant, Moe’s is known for its customizable Tex-Mex dishes, including burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, all made with over 20 fresh ingredients. Every...
Heights Foundation Announces 18th ‘Love Your Neighbor’ Gala
The Heights Foundation’s 18th annual Love Your Neighbor gala is set for Feb.1 at The Heights Center. Florida Trust Wealth Management is proud to once again sponsor this year’s event which supports the organization’s mission to build strong, self-sufficient families in Harlem Heights. The fundraiser will feature...
Charlotte County Invites Public to Explore Water Facilities with Guided Tours in Port Charlotte...
Charlotte County is opening its doors to the inner workings of its water management facilities with a series of guided public tours. Offering a behind-the-scenes look, the Charlotte County Utilities Department hopes to educate locals on how they process drinking water and treat wastewater, while showcasing their role...
From the Archives: Lee County marks 28 years under ‘home rule’
Lee County officially became a charter county on Jan. 1, 1997, after voters approved a local Home Rule Charter in a referendum held Nov. 5, 1996. It was the 16th Florida county to do so. Charlotte County adopted its charter status in 1986. Becoming a charter county grants the region “Home Rule” authority, allowing it...
Boat crash in Charlotte County leaves 2 injured
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. — A boat crashed into a piling in Charlotte County, leaving two injured, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed. The FWC said it, along with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office and Charlotte County Fire & EMS responded to the scene of a single-vehicle incident near...
Lee County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers of school bus cams ahead of new school...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — As winter break comes to a close, the Lee County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents that they andBus Patrol will be enforcing bus stop laws with cameras on stop-arms during the new school year. The stop-arm safety program put new cameras on school buses in...
ENGLEWOOD: Gift card sales are deemed good sign
ENGLEWOOD — Community leaders are touting some good news out of a community that was struck hard by hurricanes and economic roughness in recent years.
Islands charitable foundation to host Volunteer Expo, give mini grants
Looking to make a difference on Sanibel or Captiva Island? More than 50 local nonprofit organizations, service groups, clubs and community organizations will be on site for the annual Volunteer Expo, hosted by The Charitable Foundation of the Islands on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be...
Bank of the Islands Makes Donation to FISH
Bank of the Islands recently donated $800 to F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva through its “We Love Our Islands” program, as chosen by program winners and longtime customers Cathy and Mick Hanratty. This donation raises the total given through Bank of the Islands’ “We Love Our Islands” program to $156,800....

















