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Englewood Chamber reviews upcoming legislative issues

The 2026 Florida State Legislative Session 60-day session runs through March 13, barring any unforeseen setbacks. As is typ…
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Panther death report

The remains of an eight-month-old female Florida panther (UCFP498) were collected on January 18, 2026, on CR951 in Collier…
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Seagrass expert of renown to speak at Lemon Bay

The Lemon Bay Conservancy welcomes Dr. James W. Fourqurean, distinguished university professor and associate director, Inst…
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New Charlotte fire chief

Charlotte County has appointed Matthew McElroy as the new fire chief…
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Fire meeting: Calls slightly down for 2025; new fire hydrants expected soon 

The Boca Grande Fire Department responded to nearly 600 calls for as…
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Events Roundup: Jan. 23-29

Friday, Jan. 23 • Farmer’s Market, Bayou  • Boca Grande Art Center, Elegant Oyster Painting, 236 Banyan St. •…
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Hermitage wins transformative gift for Manasota Key campus

The Steans and Morrisons families have donated three adjacent properties on Manasota Key to the Hermitage Artist Retreat. T…
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Counties to update on Winchester, River Road & regional trail system

The Monday, January 26 meeting of the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization will include the Charlotte County…
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Power pole on sewer pipe caused leak

A simple sewer break that turned complicated was finally fixed on Tuesday, Jan. 20. “The FPL power pole was directly on…

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Rev. Geoff Piper

Rural parish priest in Boca Grande For someone who has spent more than four decades in parish ministry, the Rev. Geoffre…