Community
Fighting with ChatGPT over my age, and staying out late
July 16, 2026
BY SUSAN HANAFEE
I am not invisible,” my new neighbor told me at a cocktail party not too long ago. “And I resent being treated like I am.”
She was discussing her shopping experiences. Explain…
Gifts, paintings and souvenirs at Smart Studio
July 16, 2026
Smart Studio has so much to offer! Karen Wentzel will help you pick out the perfect gift, souvenir or painting for your home. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m…
Stop in to Bella Vida
July 16, 2026
Sarah Holt and Gianne Navarro shown serving some of Bella Vida’s delicious treats. Stop in and enjoy! Bella Vida is currently open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday 8 a.m. t…
Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s Realty Welcomes Tamie McCarthy
July 16, 2026
Tamie brings a rare combination of engineering precision, analytical problem solving and genuine personal warmth to her real estate practice which makes her exceptionally well suited to Boca Grande’…
Volunteers needed at Lemon Bay Conservancy
July 9, 2026
Lemon Bay Conservancy is seeking volunteers! Do you like to kayak? The Eyes on Seagrass program is looking for helpers. Contact office@LemonBayConservancy.org.Do you like to get your hands dirty and…
Business & Real Estate: Detwiler’s will expand in North Port
July 9, 2026
Detwiler’s Farm Market is coming to the City of North Port.
The family-owned and operated chain of local grocery stores has signed a lease agreement on a 52,000-square-foot standalone store that…
Bunting for Fourth at Causeway
July 9, 2026
Staff from the Gasparilla Island Bridge Authority prepared last Friday for a busy Fourth of July weekend. On Saturday, they gave out American flags to all customers who came through the staffed toll…
North Port moves ahead with Warm Mineral Springs preservation
July 9, 2026
North Port will move forward with a plan to restore the main building at Warm Mineral Springs and restore its grounds.
On Tuesday, North Port City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2026-19 on sec…
Playground grassy, demo begins
July 9, 2026
Above, demolition of the Community Center’s multipurpose room began this week. Photo by Matt
The Community Center playground, removed after hurricanes and during the renovation of the Boca Grande…
Revolutionary ancestors on parade
July 9, 2026
The Fourth of July holiday on Gasparilla Island attracted a large number of visitors, including the extended Thomas and Westerberg families, down from Sarasota.
The family came to stay at The Gas…










