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Bridge Authority traffic up, but revenue down so far this year

March 12, 2026
At the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority’s quarterly board meeting on Thursday, March 5, Drew Tucker was re-elected as chairman and George Milne was re-elected as vice chairman. The members, mee…

New Recovery Oasis will give home to local 12-step meetings, programs 

March 12, 2026
 Above, the new space along Placida Road. BY DEBORAH BLAIR & DAVID SPARKS For the past 10 years, the Englewood Recovery Oasis has provided a central location for 12-step meetings and a sob…

Thursdays are for Pancakes

March 12, 2026
The Lighthouse United Methodist Church is holding their annual pancake breakfast fundraiser for the next several weeks. Enjoy fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, grits, fresh fruit and fellows…

Letters: Strawberry Festival co-chairs express their appreciation

March 12, 2026
To the Editor: When we agreed to co-chair the Strawberry Festival, we knew it would be a good experience. There are so many wonderful people involved. There is such a rich history of generous giv…

Englewood Helping Hand expands warehouse space

March 5, 2026
Englewood Helping Hand, Inc., a local food pantry in Englewood, is expanding their building with an addition of 1,600 square feet of warehouse space. EHH started their capital campaign of $300,00…

Charlotte puts joint meeting notice on agenda

March 5, 2026
On the consent agenda for the next Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 10, is a proposed resolution authorizing the Charlotte County Commission to participate in…

Charlotte seminar for small business and media

March 5, 2026
Charlotte County Economic Development, in partnership with the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida Gulf Coast University, will host an in-person workshop on changing trends in digit…

Piper official at St. Andrew’s

March 5, 2026
The Rev. Geoffrey Piper is the new Priest-in-Charge of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The appointment was announced Feb. 22, at the church’s annual meeting. Last Sunday, the Rt. Rev. Douglas Scha…

Grande Chorus performs “The British Invasion”

March 5, 2026
The 40 member Grande Chorus performed to standing-room-only crowds at St. Andrew’s Church. The theme of the concert was “The British Invasion” and featured Beatles songs as well as familiar 60s tune…

Strawberry Festival auction includes diamonds and watercolors

February 26, 2026
Donations from local businesses including J.T. Turner dinner and necklace from Barbara Anne’s Above, gathering items for the Strawberry Festival’s silent auction are co-chairs (from left) Philip…