‘Keepers of our heritage’- Annual TikiFest event takes place along Punta Gorda’s waterfront
PUNTA GORDA — The vibrant rhythms of island drums and colorful bursts of traditional attire filled Fishermen’s Village on Saturday as the ninth annual TikiFest brought culture, community and celebration to Punta Gorda’s waterfront.
From the Archives: Historic highs – And the tallest buildings in Southwest Florida
Looking back through time , the world’s tallest man-made structure was the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. It held that position over 3,800 years, until the Lincoln Cathedral was built in 1311. France’s Strasbourg Cathedral, completed in 1439, was the world’s tallest building until 1874. The world’s first...
Southwest Florida religious leaders speak out against Everglades detention camp | Opinion
We are religious leaders serving communities of faith in Southwest Florida responding to the construction of a detention camp in the Everglades. Recent government actions are so extreme and egregious that they compel us to stand together to bear moral witness and say “Stop!” Named “Alligator Alcatraz” by its...
Suspicious death turns into homicide probe in less than a day; suspect sought
Less than 24 hours after authorities arrived at a suspicious death investigation, they have ruled it a homicide and are searching for answers. Lt. Todd Olmer, spokesperson for the Lee County Sheriff's Office, said sheriff's deputies about 1:40 p.m. July 31 responded to the 4000 block of Billy's Creek Drive to the...
Council Denies Noise Ordinance Waiver
City Council received a request from The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club to waive the noise ordinance for the outdoor tented Dahlmann wedding reception on the driving range for approximately 150 guests with a disc jockey. The request was to extend the reception end time from 10 p.m. until midnight on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
City Hires New Chief Resilience Officer
Sanibel City Manager Dana Souza announced the hiring of a Chief Resilience Officer and introduced Ashlee Painter. She was previously with the City of Oldsmar, where she served as the Environmental Management Supervisor, supervising the Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental Specialist, and the Utility Operations...
No ears, no problem for German shepherd who left his worst life behind and...
Meet Bruce; a five-year-old German shepherd who had to have his ears removed because of chronic infections after having been a victim of severe animal cruelty and neglect. In Port Charlotte, Florida, Bruce had been discovered by animal control officers from Charlotte County Animal Control back in February. A Good...
Charlotte County Warns of Utility Scam Calls Targeting Residents
Charlotte County Warns of Utility Scam Calls Targeting Residents. The Charlotte County Utilities Department is warning residents about a recent wave of scam phone calls from individuals posing as department representatives. Officials say the callers are attempting to steal personal and financial information,...
German shepherd found in poor shape near Fort Myers makes remarkable recovery; former owner...
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — A German shepherd on Florida’s west coast is getting a new lease on life after suffering severe neglect, and the next step in his journey is finding a forever home. With a full coat and a wagging tail, Bruce is a far cry...
Paradise Island Contracting Breaks Ground on New South Gulf Cove Complex
Paradise Island Contracting celebrated a major milestone Monday with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new commercial complex at 14882 Ingraham Blvd. in South Gulf Cove. The event marks the first commercial development within the interior of the residential subdivision, signaling a new chapter for both the company...
