Community
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…
Matlacha Drawbridge test openings, first after Hurricane Ian
February 26, 2026
The first mechanical opening of the Matlacha Drawbridge occurred this week. It was the first time the bridge had opened since 2022 when Hurricane Ian damaged it. Pine Island-Matlacha area motorists…
March Lee meeting has $2.1 million for Sanibel Lighthouse
February 26, 2026
The next meeting of the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Old County Courthouse Commission Chambers at 2120 Main St., Fort Myers.
One item on the ag…
Charlotte syncs rules for golf carts with state regs
February 26, 2026
Old General Development plats and canals studied
Charlotte County unanimously revised section 2-4-10 of the county code concerning golf carts to align with state law, including which roads are de…
Carol Hall wins first place from Pastel Society
February 26, 2026
Congratulations to internationally accredited artist Carol Hall, whose pastel painting On the Run earned the First Place Award of Excellence at the Pastel Society of Tampa Bay’s exhibition, “Possibi…
OPINION: Placida apartments and Coral Creek protected wetlands
February 19, 2026
BY ROB ROBBINS PRESIDENT, FRIENDS OF CAPE HAZE
On Feb. 9, the Charlotte County Planning and Zoning Board voted 4-1 to forward on to the Charlotte Board of County Commissioners a recommendation to…
United Way Charlotte County appreciates campaign donation from Inn
February 19, 2026
United Way Charlotte County announced that The Gasparilla Inn has contributed $10,000 to its annual campaign, helping to strengthen programs that empower families, support employees and engage with…
Suncoast Humane gift
February 19, 2026
Suncoast Humane Society has announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the Robert Parker Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support emergency veterinary treatment for urgent ca…
Regular meeting of Lee Commission
February 19, 2026
The Lee County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Commissioners approved a construction contract for the Fort Myers Beach Water Reclamation Facil…











