Community
Fugate’s new arrivals
August 6, 2026
Judy Jones is showcasing some new arrivals at Fugate’s, from the stunning oversized blue-and-white decorative bowl to the gorgeous collection of coastal-inspired treasures, citrus-themed kitchen acc…
Stop in to Sunsets of Boca Grande
August 6, 2026
Stop in at Sunsets of Boca Grande and check out these made-in-the-USA dresses from Eva Rosedress. Maria (above) shows us the vibrant, beautiful colors. Sunsets of Boca Grande is open Monday to Satur…
Park repairs in county
July 30, 2026
Concrete repairs at various Charlotte County parks will begin on Aug. 10, 2026 and are anticipated to be complete by Aug. 24, 2026. The parks will remain open.
Amberjack Environmental Park 6450…
Lee meeting talks millage and dredging
July 30, 2026
The Lee County Board of County Commissioners will resume its regular meeting schedule on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 9:30 a.m. One item on the agenda is to adopt the proposed FY26-27 ad valorem maximum mill…
Business & Real Estate: West Charlotte grows, but East expected to lead development wave
July 30, 2026
A July 2026 economic development report by Metro Forecasting Models, circulated online in advance of the Tuesday, July 28 Charlotte County Commissioners meeting, details growth in the west part of C…
Inn purchases 3rd Street from McLaughlins
July 30, 2026
The Gasparilla Inn has purchased the old 3rd Street Bistro. The sale, from owners Kevin and Barbara McLaughlin, was expected to close this week.
“What Barbara and Kevin did with that property ope…
Rural dump passes for restoration, 3-2
July 30, 2026
A storm debris dump near Punta Gorda, which had been pulled from the consent agenda back in May, narrowly passed at the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners meeting…
Charlotte beach, speed zone magistrate meeting
July 30, 2026
Charlotte County has announced its schedule of government meetings for the week of Aug. 3-6. The Metropolitan Planning Organization Board will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at the Charlotte County…
Letters: Stood up for taxpayers
July 30, 2026
To the Editor:
Having been deeply involved in fighting Charlotte County’s overdevelopment crisis on behalf of neighbors countywide, I can speak from experience: re-elect Commissioners Chris Const…
Shop local at The Tide
July 23, 2026
Emma and Charlie are having fun and supporting local businesses. Shown here at The Tide, 321 Park Ave. this week. Stop in at the Old Theatre Building on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11…










