Valvoline Instant Oil Change Launches School Supply Drive
Valvoline Instant Oil Change is kicking off its school supply drive for schools in southwest Florida. The drive runs from July 14 through August 3. As students get ready for a new school year, Valvoline said it is helping make sure they have the supplies they need to succeed. Guests...
Former FSU Softball Star Joins FGCU Coaching Staff
Florida Gulf Coast University Softball program announced that they are adding former Florida State infielder Devyn Flaherty to their coaching staff.
Upgrades Unveiled at Bonita Fish Company’s Event Space
HM Restaurant Group has unveiled Bayside at Bonita Fish Company, a private indoor-outdoor event venue at their location under the Matanzas Pass Bridge. Now available for reservations, the upgraded space provides plated dinners for 70 guests and up to 150 people for standing receptions. “We’re excited to introduce...
Lee Health: UV awareness – Simple tips for staying safe
Whether you enjoy golfing, boating, gardening, relaxing at the beach or simply spending time outdoors, protecting yourself from the sun is essential for your health. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays comes with serious risks — and since July is UV Safety Awareness Month, it’s a great time to remind you about sun...
Angelica Asperilla named Charlotte County’s June 40 Under 40 honoree
PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Economic Development announced Angelica Asperilla, mobile medical clinic manager at Virginia B. Andes Volunteer Community Clinic, as the June recipient of the 40 Under 40 award.
Only 18 U.S. metros where more than $200,000 needed to buy a home. Naples...
Southwest Florida housing prices may be plummeting at a rate seen very few times in history but still not enough for many pursuing the American Dream . Newly released mid-year findings show that Collier County is one of only 18 places nationally where the median income needs to be more than $200,000 to afford a...
One person dies on flight to Punta Gorda, Charlotte County deputies say
The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office says the person's death appears to be non-suspicious. The person died on an overnight Allegiant flight.
COLUMN | Another one bites the dust: Can restaurants survive?
The 2023 shuttering of Hurricane Charley’s in Punta Gorda was just the first blow to local restaurants.
From the Archives: Fans of ‘Yellowstone’ prequel may bond with historic Fort Myers home
Fans of history and “1923” – the “Yellowstone” prequel series – know a thing or two about cattlemen in Montana and what they had to endure during long, harsh winters to survive. So, it comes as no surprise that when John T. Murphy, himself a Montana cattleman, visits Fort Myers in 1899, he likes it. A lot! So much...
Officials holding photo contest to catch images of elusive ‘Skunk Ape’
PORT CHARLOTTE — Amateur cryptozoologists or photographers, along with any other Charlotte County residents, can prepare to take shots at a skunk ape — but only with a camera, please.