Kids Needs of Englewood has found a new home in the Tiffany Square Shopping Center on SR 766 and San Casa Drive in Englewood. The Rev. Daphne Johnson of Lighthouse United Methodist Church blessed th…
Above and below, Florida DEP staff heard from island residents and non-profits. Photos by Cheryl
In March, the state of Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Park Planning…
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will host its 10th annual Giving Challenge from noon April 15 to noon April 16, 2026. The Giving Challenge is a 24-hour online fundraiser supporting nonpr…
The fast-in, fast-out Tuesday morning rain gave all near a picture window a show as it moved through. It brought cooler weather this week, and washed out pollen and dust. This weekend is expected to…
Above, High water on Gulf Boulevard and a stuck Dodge minivan. Photo by Jay Iacoma
A quick rainstorm on Tuesday, April 7 dumped rain and flooded streets on Gasparilla Island.
Across the coast…
Golf cart dangers abound
Above, two Lee visits to the Damficare helicopter pad this week have kept emergency crews busy during Easter week. Photo by Sue Shaffer
On Wednesday evening, April 8 t…
Easter weekend began with Stations of the Cross on Park Avenue, and followed with an Easter Egg hunt at the Community Center. Saturday afternoon, there was a return of John, Paul, George and Ringo w…
Celebrating 250th birthday
The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners (CCBCC) is scheduled for a Regular Meeting on April 14, 2026. One item included on the Regular agenda is discussion a…
School administrators from Charlotte County who help with Kids Needs visited Lighthouse Methodist Church annual pancake breakfast last Thursday. Lighthouse Methodist Church is a donor of Kids Needs…
Barrier Island Parks Society and Florida Park Service held their Great Seashell Hunt last week. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse created their own version of a Easter egg hunt. This group participated an…
