Sunny skies, calm winds, and warm weather Sunday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — After a few locations started in the 40s Sunday morning, temperatures will recover into the upper 70s and low-to-mid 80s this afternoon. Clear skies and calm winds help temperatures cool off in the morning and climb in the afternoon. Humidity stays low for the next...
The 2026 Housing Shift: 5 Coastal Cities Where Prices Are Finally Dipping
For years, buying a home near the coast felt like trying to board a moving train. Prices kept climbing, inventory stayed thin, and anyone on a regular budget was basically told to wait, or move inland. Well, something interesting is happening in 2026. The tide is quite literally turning in several coastal markets,...
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.
📅 Sanibel Transportation Master Plan Workshop March 26
The City of Sanibel is hosting a Transportation Master Plan Public Workshop on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Sanibel Community House (2173 Periwinkle Way). A presentation will begin at 6:30 PM. You can also join online through the City of Sanibel’s Facebook page.
📅 Sanibel Planning Commission to review zoning and housing code updates March 24
The Sanibel Planning Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM in MacKenzie Hall, 800 Dunlop Road. The agenda includes several proposed updates to the city’s Land Development Code, such as:
Fertilizer is thought to have killed dozens of fish in a Florida town. Now...
An “unusual number” of fish were found dead in a town on Florida’s Estero Island this month, and officials believe fertilizer runoff is likely to blame. Fort Myers Beach resident Stephen Clark told The Independent he first noticed a “bad smell” on March 12, while boating out of Buccaneer Lagoon, a small waterway in...
