Tag: NoPaywall

Third generation at Quality TV

July 16, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

The North Port Chamber had a leadership tour of local media last Friday. Pictured here a visit to Quality TV, the North Port dealer for television, internet and satellites such as Dish. From left...

The Flock technology isn’t the problem. It is how it is used.

BY BRENT MCCONNELL As part of my professional life, I’ve spent much time in places where personal privacy was rare. In a Beijing hotel room I woke to find a Chinese man standing at the...

Bocilla Conservancy expands programs

Above, conceptual rendering only of the proposed Conservancy building. Photo submitted The Bocilla Islands Conservancy has acquired nine properties in its 10 years, worth more than $2...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Kerri Black, WENG-AM

July 16, 2026
Garland Pollard
Profiles

Our local community radio station Above, Kerri Black gives a tour of the station to local chamber guests. In the background is the studio. Photo by Garland On Wednesday this week during a...

The importance of meeting coverage

July 16, 2026
Garland Pollard
Editorial

One of the most important tasks of local media is the coverage of meetings. As the number of newspapers has decreased nationwide, and other media outlets disappear, meeting coverage has also...

Gifts, paintings and souvenirs at Smart Studio

July 16, 2026
Staff Report
Community

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...

Stop in to Bella Vida

July 16, 2026
Staff Report
Community

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...

Gulf to Bay Sotheby’s Realty Welcomes Tamie McCarthy

July 16, 2026
Staff Report
Community, News

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...

Revolutionary ancestors on parade

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...

SPOTLIGHT: Don Penrod at the sinking of the Andrea Doria

The 70th Anniversary of Andrea Doria sinking July 26, 1956 Perhaps one of the most famous maritime disasters, and the first steamship disaster to receive extensive television coverage, was the...