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ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. - The FGCU men's golf team will travel to St. Simons Island, Georgia to compete in The Johnnie-O at Sea Island on March 9–10. The Eagles will be represented by Nolan Harper, Sacha Ruiz, Sebastian Gamboa, Brett Moore, and Christian Figueredo, while Tom Scullion will compete as an individual.

Englewood artist Kathleen Hartman is celebrating a remarkable achievement after receiving an award for her acrylic painting “Virescence” at the 15th Biennial National Art Exhibition at the Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda.

Charlotte County Community Services has announced its annual egg-scursion Easter egg scavenger hunt.

While the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual Recreational Boating Statistics for 2025 won’t be available until May, the 2024 statistics tell us all we need to know about what causes boating accidents and fatalities. I’ve been reporting on boating accident statistics for more than 10 years, and...

Florida Gulf Coast University’s naming of Margaret Antonier Hall comes at an apt time during Women’s History Month, acknowledging the legacy of the founder of Miromar Development. The four‑story 114,414‑square‑foot facility is home to The Water School and other STEM programs and is the university’s largest academic...

PUNTA GORDA — The Punta Gorda Jewish Community Center has announced a special screening of the acclaimed documentary “Four Winters” from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at 424 W. Henry St., Punta Gorda.

The floats, the costumes, the cheering fans. It was all to celebrate Fort Myers Beach’s most famous food — the tiny, tasty shrimp. The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival Parade did just that the morning of March 7 on Estero Boulevard. The approximately two-hour parade featured floats from island businesses,...

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Emergency Management Director Patrick Fuller was elected and officially installed as secretary of the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association during its annual meeting at the Florida Emergency Preparedness Conference in Miramar Beach.

Charlotte County's most recent restaurant inspections highlight the importance of food safety. According to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 67 total inspections were conducted over the last 30 days. And while 56 of those restaurants passed inspections on their first visit, state...

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A Naples man was convicted of theft and misapplication of construction funds on Friday following a three-day trial in Lee County. According to a release from the office of Amira Fox, State Attorney, Scott Louis Kish, 46, was conducting business as "KTS Homes LLC" in Lee County. The victim hired...