Drum to the beat at the Charlotte Harbor Drum Circle
PUNTA GORDA — The beat begins when Jane Kerstetter leads participants who gather each Saturday evening one and a half hours before sunset at the compass at Gilchist Park, 400 W. Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, to drum and dance to the rhythm at the Charlotte Harbor Drum Circle.
COLUMN: I learned a lot about John P. Derr recently
While considering ideas for today’s column, I received a paperback book from a frequent letter writer to The Daily Sun’s Viewpoint page.
Cape Coral Art Festival draws crowds to the South Cape
Juried show attracts top artists and artisans from around the county. More than 100,000 people strolled Cape Coral Parkway this past weekend, taking in Cape Coral’s most popular event, the Cape Coral Art Festival. Saturday and Sunday featured springlike weather and some of the most interesting and beautiful pieces...
MLK Jr. parade set for Jan. 19
Macedonia Human Services Cultural Training Center Inc. has partnered with the First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church to co-organize the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Parade & Rally Celebration for 2026, scheduled for the third Monday in January (Jan. 19). The theme for the 2026 parade is “The Struggle...
Cape Coral Police searching for gas station armed robbery suspect
Police said the suspect told the clerk, "don't try to be a hero." Then, the cashier handed over the money and the man ran off.
Nikki Glaser hosts Golden Globes before Fort Myers standup show
Nikki Glaser hosted the Golden Globes on Jan. 11, and many praised her performance. The standup comedian and actress comes to Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers on Saturday, Sept. 19. Here's what to know about her Golden Globes role and tickets for her only Southwest Florida show. How did Glaser do...
From the Archives: Southwest Florida and serial killers
“ Serial murder is neither a new phenomenon, nor is it uniquely American,” reads a public report from the FBI on the subject. “Dating back to ancient times, serial murderers have been chronicled around the world. In 19th century Europe, Dr. Richard von Krafft-Ebing conducted some of the first documented research on...
Ronnie Baker Brooks to perform live in Bonita Springs
Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at Arts Bonita in Bonita Springs on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. With his 2024 Alligator Records debut album, Blues In My DNA, Ronnie — son of legendary multiple GRAMMY Award nominee, Blues Hall Of Famer, and longtime Alligator...
COLUMN: Ixora – a staple in the Florida landscape
Ixora can be found in just about every landscape in Charlotte County as it provides colorful flowers, tropical foliage and variety of size that makes this shrub so popular.
Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda Home and Garden Show
The Home & Garden Show is coming to town, and it’s your go-to place for fresh ideas, expert advice, and unbeatable home upgrades. WHERE: Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. WHEN: January 17 & 18, 2026, 10 AM – 4 PM.
