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Businesses expand in Wellen
Two new tenants expanding in Wellen Park are Sassy Tarts! which has a bakery and restaurant in Placida, and the James Griff…
Punta Gorda Airport launches flight deal tracker
The Charlotte County Airport Authority announced that Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) finished 2025 with 2,282,002 passengers, wh…
United Way Charlotte County appreciates campaign donation from Inn
United Way Charlotte County announced that The Gasparilla Inn has contributed $10,000 to its annual campaign, helping to st…
Lee County and drought; do not stress over brown grass
Severe drought is impacting nearly all of Lee County, causing grass…
Docent-led history tours begin again at the Fust Library
BY THE JOHANN FUST LIBRARY FOUNDATION
The Johann Fust Community L…
Frederick Ryan tells tales of White House wines and presidents
Media entrepreneur Frederick Ryan came to Boca Grande to speak on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Ryan is the former chairman of the boar…
History Bytes: Tom Knight on Mercury Marine and Mercabo
The third History Bytes of 2026 was presented by Tom Knight, who shared about his time at Mercury Marine, or Mercabo, on We…
Suncoast Humane gift
Suncoast Humane Society has announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Robert Parker Fund of the Community Foundation…
Regular meeting of Lee Commission
The Lee County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Commissioners approv…
Arrests from Charlotte Sheriff
Recent arrests from Charlotte County:
Feb. 7, 2026 – Steven Scott was arrested on six charges, including possession of d…










