Tag: Ballyhoo

Sheriff’s Cottage Groundbreaking

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a groundbreaking for the Sheriff’s Cottage replacement on Wheeler Road. The groundbreaking event was held Thursday, Oct. 22. Representatives from across the...

Student Leadership Academy Cross Country Meet

October 22, 2026
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News, Sports & Outdoors

Sofia Shank (above), Will Cross and Cole Lindsey (right) attended the Student Leadership Academy Cross Country Meet at Suncoast Community School in Sarasota. Photos submitted

Learning Center for Dyslexia ribbon cutting

October 22, 2026
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Community, Education, News

The Englewood Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Thursday for the permanent home of The Learning Center for Dyslexia at 12267 S. Access Road, Port Charlotte. Founder Tammy Tieu and...

Bocilla Island Conservancy event at Scarpa’s

October 22, 2026
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Community, News

Scarpa’s Coastal and Bocilla Islands Conservancy held a culinary event last weekend with handmade gnocchi and tasty berry mojitos. Participants learned about Bocilla’s conservational efforts. Jim...

Scarpa’s Fall Live Music line up

October 15, 2026
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Entertainment, Events, News

Add Scarpa’s Coastal to your dance card and enjoy their Fall Live Music line up. Photo submitted

Lady Mantas continue their winning streak

October 15, 2026
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News, Sports & Outdoors

Savannah Pope (center) defended her Charlotte County Championship title on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at St. Andrews South golf course. The Lady Mantas also continued their winning streak nine years in a...

Sisters is open for season

October 15, 2026
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News

Sisters Restaurant is open for the season! They are open for lunch and dinner. Our favorite is the chicken Marsala. 480 E. Railroad Ave. Photo by Cheryl

Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness ribbon cutting

October 8, 2026
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Community, News

The Englewood Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last Wednesday at Breathe Acupuncture And Wellness on West Dearborn Street in Englewood. Owner Dr. Kim Marino-Micheel, and her staff...

Family Treedition and Reid’s Trees working on island

Andrew Taylor, Lance Schyck, Travis Joiner and Mike Reid of Family Treedition and Reid’s Trees were seen recently working around the island. They serve the commuity of Gasparilla Island and...

Air Show Media Night

October 8, 2026
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Community, News

The Florida International Air Show hosted its media night Tuesday at the FBO at Punta Gorda Airport. The annual air show is set for Nov. 7-8 at Punta Gorda Airport and will feature first-class...