Weekly events at Sanibel Recreation Center
The Sanibel Recreation Center is hosting several community activities this week. Events include the Get to Know Your Island Series with The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum & Aquarium on Tuesday, The Art of Breathing with Kim Muncil on Wednesday, One Book One Community and a Meditation Workshop with Dani on Thursday, and...
Sparkling simplicity as funds are raised for our community
One of my favorite things about writing about the Southwest Florida social scene is attending fundraisers. It might sound a little overly sentimental, but having lived here since childhood, it truly moves me when I see folks giving back to our community. Plus, having covered local fundraisers for the past 25 years, I...
A Practical Guide to Hiring Heating and Cooling Services in Alva
Maintaining a comfortable home in Southwest Florida is a year-round commitment. The intense heat and high humidity in Alva can push any air conditioning system to its limit. Because our local climate is so demanding, professional HVAC services are essential for every homeowner. A professional provider offers more...
Eagles Travel to Myrtle Beach for Michael A. Marino Classic
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The No. 50 Florida Gulf Coast University men's golf team will travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to compete in the inaugural Michael A. Marino Classic on March 15-17 at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club. Representing the Eagles will be Nolan Harper, Sebastian Gamboa, Brett Moore, Christian Figueredo and...
Ambitrans expands workforce investment with pay increase
Ambitrans, a medical transportation provider serving Southwest Florida and the surrounding Gulf Coast counties, has announced a $3-per-hour wage increase for licensed paramedics, now in effect. The increase reflects the company’s ongoing approach to workforce investment and its focus on maintaining a strong, stable...
Gerald the Dolphin Is Accused of Kidnapping a Florida Man — and People Believe...
Gerald the dolphin is a made-up dolphin from a fabricated story that started going viral on social media in mid-March 2026. More details ahead.
THE SCENE | Wait for it: Eatery investigations pan out
They’re as frustrating as unresolved Netflix true-crime dramas.
Cape Coral police target distracted driving in citywide operation
CAPE CORAL, Florida - The Cape Coral Police Department conducted a citywide traffic saturation operation on March 13, 2026, specifically targeting distracted driving. The operation, which took place from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., resulted in 91 total traffic stops and 90 citations, according to a press release from...
EsteroFest 2026 set for March 21 at Estero Community Park
The Village of Estero announced EsteroFest 2026, hosted by the Greater Estero Chamber of Commerce, will take place on March 21 from 1 PM to 8 PM at Estero Community Park. The event will feature music, food, family activities, and local businesses.
SWAT, K-9 Units Storm Port Charlotte Home; Five Arrested in Major Drug Bust
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A coordinated law enforcement operation in Port Charlotte led to the arrest of five individuals after authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Lee Terrace. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office deployed its narcotics division along with SWAT, aviation support, and K-9 units to...
