Community rides to honor fallen North Port firefighter Victor Cleveland
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - A beloved firefighter is being remembered this weekend as the North Port community comes together to support his family and honor his legacy. Dozens of motorcycles filled the streets Saturday, engines roaring in unison for a benefit ride dedicated to Victor Cleveland, a 17-year veteran of...
Mostly dry, sunny, and warm Saturday
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Saturday is shaping up to be a warm one across the Gulf Coast as high temperatures climb into the upper 80s. Today will also be mostly dry and sunny as rain chances are only at 10%. A stray shower or two is possible along the coast this afternoon.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Punta Gorda Right Now
Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few great free items being offered around Punta Gorda this week — from garden rocks to handy walkers. If you enjoy sprucing up your home or garden, this one’s for you. A neighbor in Charlotte Park, Charlotte County is offering plants and...
What’s cooking in Naples area restaurants
Chef Christopher John of Next Level Sushi and master coffee roaster Brian Abernathy from Grumpy Goat are producing another Savory Goat foodie pop-up collaboration event. Participants can enjoy gourmet coffee and craft cocktails along with a curated menu of tasty bites using locally sourced ingredients. The Savory...
COLUMN | Celebrating dawn’s retirement: A legacy of light, service and heart
As we celebrate Dawn Forlini’s retirement from our organization, it is hard to fully capture the impact she has had on this organization, this community, and on me personally.
Danesh Diss Goes Viral
LUTHMANN NOTE: This track is exactly what it looks like—a mirror held up to the outrage machine. It explains my entire case in Fort Myers federal court in two minutes. You don’t need a 70-page legal complaint to understand what’s happening online anymore. You need something that hits fast, sticks hard, and forces...
Sanibel Cafe: The Breakfast Spot Everyone on the Island Knows
If you ask just about anyone on Sanibel Island where to eat breakfast, the Sanibel Cafe comes up almost every time. It has been on Periwinkle Way since 1984. The Sanibel Cafe is a casual breakfast and lunch restaurant you don't want to miss. TL;DR Don't have time to read...
Owner of Billy’s Bikes Loses Appeal
The Sanibel City Council heard an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of applications filed on behalf of 2407 Periwinkle Sanibel LLC for conditional use permits allowing bicycle rentals and a formula retail store (Unlimited Biking) to operate in unit 3 of the Islander Center, 2407 Periwinkle Way. The...
Family seeks justice after cyclist killed in Lehigh Acres hit-and-run
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Megan Wilk said her family wants justice after a driver hit and killed her brother, then drove off on East Fifth Street and James Avenue in Lehigh Acres on Thursday night. The tire marks and spray-painted markers are still in the road, as Florida Highway Patrol says the search for the driver...
Former Fort Myers motorcycle dealership sells for $5.5 million
The owners behind the South Seas resort on Captiva have bought 22 acres from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation, a New York based arts nonprofit. The property sits near the entry to the resort and Captiva Village. It includes 10 buildings and waterfront footage along both the Gulf and Pine Island Sound, according to...

















