LETTER: Punta Gorda Council members need to cool it
When a City Council member attacks a fellow council member on social media, it is not a private matter — it is a public failure of leadership.
Three for 3: Sweet treat stops
16475 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers – 239-466-7707. If you have spent time in Fort Myers, you have undoubtedly seen Love Boat Ice Cream. Along with the main location on San Carlos Boulevard, Love Boat also scoops 50 flavors at their shops downtown, on Six Mile and on Sanibel. Many locals consider the establishment,...
Code violation citation draws criticism from ‘Community Fridge’ supporters
A Cape Coral business owner helping feed the hungry has seen an outpouring of support after she received a city citation for having an appliance in front of her building last week. “It’s something good for the community. Why all of a sudden is there an issue?” Lee County Plumbing...
Woman arrested after confessing to stabbing roommate to death in Punta Gorda
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Charlotte County woman is facing a murder charge after investigators said she confessed to stabbing her roommate to death and fleeing the scene in his truck. Deputies responded Sunday night to a home on Gewant Boulevard after a report of a person not breathing, the...
New invasive species impacting South Florida’s ecosystem
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Nile monitors are spreading across South Florida. They are olive-green or black, with yellow striping on their head and jaw and can grow to be seven feet long and weigh 20 pounds. They also have razor sharp claws, a long split tongue and a lengthy...
Eagles Finish Ninth at Gators Invitational
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Gulf Coast University women's golf team closed out play at the Gators Invitational on Sunday afternoon, finishing ninth overall after three rounds at the Mark Bostick Golf Course. Hosted by the University of Florida, the tournament featured several nationally ranked programs and...
WATERLINE: ‘Music in the Park’ set for March 28
HARBOUR HEIGHTS — A March 28 event is being held for the Neighborhood Land Conservancy, formerly known as The Environmental Conservancy of North Port and Surrounding Areas.
‘A win is a win’: No. 9 Florida survives High Point to salvage series
To say that at any point, No. 9 Florida had a chance to win on Sunday felt improbable. Already dropping the series after back-to-back tail whoopings by High Point, the Panthers were on the verge of completing the first mid-major sweep against Florida since Florida Gulf Coast University did it back in 2013.
From stray to spotlight: “CATS” finds belonging at Broadway Palm
Under a glowing moon and a reimagined carnival setting, the Jellicle tribe gathers for one transformative night during Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “CATS” musical, based on T.S. Eliot’s book “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” Athletic choreography, imaginative storytelling,...
Beautifully remodeled PGI home offers water access
Welcome to your dream home at 2611 Ryan Blvd. in desirable Punta Gorda Isles. This beautifully remodeled residence features a spacious layout with 2,033 square feet of living space under air, showcasing a seamless blend of modern style and comfort. Upon entering, you’re greeted by a spacious great room and...
