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At Charlotte County Public Schools, we believe excellence is built by exceptional people and expanded through meaningful opportunity.
COLUMN: Barber shop owner finds his calling
Brett Gunnells had no real plan for his career growing up in Port Charlotte.
Lee Health: Share your voice to shape local healthcare
For nearly 110 years, Lee Health has been our community’s trusted healthcare destination. We have grown and evolved to provide leading-edge services and programs — investing in modern facilities and lifesaving technology and collaborating with local community partners to improve the overall health of Southwest...
From Waffle House to Wild West: A Juvenile’s Unfortunate Decision
In a startling turn of events, a juvenile was involved in a dramatic incident outside a Waffle House in Port Charlotte, Florida. After being asked to leave the restaurant due to a disturbance, the young suspect decided to escalate matters by brandishing a firearm and firing shots to intimidate the employees. As if...
Coastal Signature Real Estate Expands Operations in Southwest Florida to Meet Shifting Seller Demand
A prominent real estate brokerage based in Naples, Florida, has officially announced a strategic expansion of its operations across Southwest Florida. The move is designed to address the evolving needs of homeowners in Naples, Marco Island, and Bonita Springs as the 2026 luxury market enters a period of normalization...
1 arrested after car crashes into water in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — One person was arrested after a car drove off the Burnt Store Boat Ramp and crashed into the water in Cape Coral on Sunday. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, crews responded to a submerged car on Sunday evening. CCPD said DUI is not...
Year of growth, empowerment, new opportunities at LARC | Opinion
As we begin 2026, I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary community that surrounds Lee Association for Remarkable Citizens (LARC). This dedicated network of supporters fuels our mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, independent, and connected...
Prep Sports Report 1-18-26
Team: Brandon 371, Palmetto 273.5, Cedar Grove-Belgium 267, Sarasota Riverview 218.5, North Fort Myers 215, Braden River 201.5, Lakewood Ranch 177.5, North Port 173, Columbia 1715, Bartow 160, Parrish 148, Davenport 147.5, Bayshore 1247, Port St. Lucie 151, Wiregrass Ranch 135, Strawberry Crest 117.5, Sarasota 99.5,...
Sanibel Council Conducts Flurry of Public Hearings
The Sanibel City Council held several Public Hearings at its January 13 meeting and unanimously approved them. Demolition of 4560 Waters Edge. This was a hearing regarding an assessment against 4560 Waters Edge to recover the cost of demolition of a dangerous property. City Council voted unanimously to levy an...
Food Bank distributes 38M pounds in year
PORT CHARLOTTE — The 2025 Impact Report of Harry Chapin Food Bank showcased its progress “toward its mission of ending hunger in Southwest Florida,” according to a news release.
