Senior Friendship Centers receives new grant
PORT CHARLOTTE — A grant from The Salah Foundation for Senior Friendship Centers will strengthen the SFC’s “Friendship at Home” program, according to a news release.
Doo-Wop Dreams Take Center Stage in “Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream”
Southwest Florida Theatre is bringing the 1950s back to life with “Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream.” If you love doo-wop, this show’s for you. It’s a story about a quartet with big dreams trying to win a national radio contest and kick-start their careers. Similar...
Call to increase freshwater flows to Caloosahatchee Estuary
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is urging action to protect the Caloosahatchee Estuary. While the Gulf waters around the islands appear clear and turquoise, the estuary is suffering from low freshwater inflows. Healthy conditions require flows between 750 and 2,100 cubic feet per second (cfs)...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Florida
FLORIDA — A 62-year-old Port Charlotte man was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday morning in Sarasota County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred along U.S. 41 near Bayshore Drive. According to investigators, a 68-year-old woman driving a Lincoln Corsair was traveling south in...
Port Charlotte motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash
NOKOMIS — A Port Charlotte motorcyclist was killed in a two vehicle crash Sunday.
LETTER: Show Support For CHR’s Proposed Affordable Housing Project
I am writing to urge our community to support Community Housing & Resources’ (CHR) proposed affordable workforce housing at the derelict Fish House property. With 70% of Sanibel’s land held in conservation, limited housing stock has made affordable housing increasingly scarce. The people who sustain this island,...
Softball preps for first home ASUN series against Stetson
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Florida Gulf Coast softball (9-18, 3-0 ASUN) plays host to Stetson (18-11, 3-0) for its first home ASUN series, beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the FGCU Softball Complex. The last time out, FGCU fell 9-1 to (RV) South Florida in a midweek matchup....
Fossil Show and Dino Dash at Rotary Park April 11
The City of Cape Coral invites the community to the Fossil Show & Dino Dash at Rotary Park on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The outdoor event will feature fossils, gems, history exhibits, shopping, and family-friendly activities.
Charlotte County OKs bid for long-planned Myakka River Park improvements
GULF COVE — A little-used waterfront park in Charlotte County is getting a long-planned upgrade that will add trails and parking to open up access for neighbors.
Fort Myers land sold for future fire station
Lee Auto Group, a used car dealer in Fort Myers, has bought the site of a former RV dealership, where it plans to move its headquarters. The property is at 16065 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers. It is 7.8-acres and includes a 7,992-square-foot building. Lee Auto, which also has a lot in Tampa, paid $3.75 million for the...
