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The Alliance for the Arts (AFTA) is thrilled to announce the return of “Arts on Tap,” its premier live music and craft beer event, headlined by Florida native JJ Grey & Mofro. The live outdoor concert will take place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, on the Alliance’s campus in Fort Myers and will feature local craft...

Real estate experts reveal 7 U.S. markets where buying a condo in 2026 could be a costly mistake, owing to rising risks and costs amid cooling markets.

PUNTA GORDA — What began as a child taking a jacket from another in 2014, turned into children receiving gifts from firefighters, nonprofits and the community.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lee County, FL – Christmas celebrations in Southwest Florida could come with legal consequences if fireworks are involved, according to a reminder issued today by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. According...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County commissioners, with the help of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, is determined to regulate e-bikes countywide.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — The Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District received an unexpected visitor on Christmas. Firefighters welcomed a lost dog to Fire Station 21 and are looking for the owner. If you think this is your dog, you can message them or visit Fire Station 21...

It started in early January. Sunday, the 5 th , to be exact. That was the last day in business for Bonita Bill’s after 30-plus years on San Carlos Island. It was the first big restaurant closing of the year in Lee County. Sadly, over the next 365 days, more would follow. Some were longtime gems, while others...

The last few months of 2025 brought sweeping changes to a 785-room resort in Charlotte County. Less than two years after opening, Sunseeker Resort got new owners, new management and a new name. In a transaction that closed in September, Allegiant Travel Company sold Sunseeker to Blackstone Real Estate Group for $200...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Cars filled the parking lot as Rotary Club members and volunteers came together to serve a traditional Christmas dinner to community members. The warm aroma of roasted ham and sweet potatoes drifted through the air as hundreds gathered for the festive meal. Among the volunteers...

For months, probably years really, DeSoto County Administrator Mandy Hines has talked about and envisioned badly needed road expansion in the county.