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Barefoot Blues Fire: Selwyn Birchwood Brings Electric Swamp Funkin’ to Sarasota

Thursday, July 2

When a 6-foot-3 blues musician takes the stage barefoot, you know something’s about to get real. That’s Selwyn Birchwood—and he’s bringing his raw, unapologetic new sound to Fogartyville this weekend.Birchwood isn’t your grandpa’s blues guy. Sure, he respects the tradition (Rolling Stone calls him... Read More.

Fireworks or Fire Risk? Southwest Florida Faces the July 4th Burn Ban Showdown

Wednesday, July 1

It’s the age-old American summer standoff: freedom versus safety. This year, Southwest Florida is living it out in real time as dry conditions force local governments to make the kind of decisions that pit neighbors against neighbors.Here’s the tension: Collier County just lifted its... Read More.

Gators Gone Wild: Why Summer in Southwest Florida Demands Respect

Wednesday, July 1

If you’re planning to spend July cooling off in a Florida lake or canal, wildlife experts have a message: think twice, and definitely don’t hand-feed the resident alligators.Recent alligator attacks across the state—including a deadly incident—have put the spotlight back on an uncomfortable truth... Read More.

Summer Heat Brings Gators Out—Here’s Why Southwest Florida Experts Say Stay Sharp

Wednesday, July 1

If you’re planning to cool off in Southwest Florida’s lakes and rivers this summer, there’s something you need to know: you’re not alone in the water.A recent string of alligator attacks across Florida, including one fatality, has put wildlife safety back in the spotlight.... Read More.

Charlotte County Schools Break 15-Year A Rating Drought

Wednesday, July 1

Fifteen years is a long time to wait for vindication. But Charlotte County Public Schools just got theirs.For the first time since 2011, the district has earned an A rating from the Florida Department of Education—a milestone that feels particularly significant in a region... Read More.

Cortez’s Wildest Fourth of July: Hot Dogs, Glory, and Questionable Life Choices

Wednesday, July 1

If you’re looking for something beyond the typical backyard grill-fest this Independence Day, Swordfish Grill & Tiki in Cortez has cooked up an event that promises equal parts spectacle and ridiculousness. On Saturday, July 4, the waterfront institution is hosting its 4th of July... Read More.

Allegiant Shifts Punta Gorda Operations: What It Means for Local Jobs and Travelers

Tuesday, June 30

When Allegiant Airlines announced it was transitioning base operations at Punta Gorda Airport to Avflight, a partner company, it kicked up plenty of dust—and understandably so. Employees received what looked like termination notices, sparking immediate concern about job security and what this restructuring really... Read More.

Charlotte County’s Fourth of July Showdown: Will Rain Save Fireworks Season?

Tuesday, June 30

It’s the ultimate holiday standoff in Southwest Florida: drought versus downpour, safety versus tradition, and fireworks sellers banking on one last-minute decision from Charlotte County commissioners.The county’s burn ban—still firmly in place as we head into the Fourth of July weekend—is putting a damper... Read More.

Babcock Ranch Fourth of July Tradition Goes Dark, But Community Heart Stays Lit

Tuesday, June 30

Sometimes the most meaningful choice is the one nobody wanted to make. That’s the reality hitting Babcock Ranch this Independence Day, as organizers of Canopy Kaboom—a beloved neighborhood fireworks tradition that’s raised thousands for local nonprofits and scholarships—made the difficult call to cancel this... Read More.

Arcadia Tractor Supply Faces Chemical Exposure Claims as Current Employees Break Silence

Tuesday, June 30

When a pest control treatment goes wrong, the consequences ripple far beyond the store floor—and the official story doesn’t always match what actually happened. That’s exactly what’s unfolding at the Arcadia Tractor Supply location, where a chemical fog meant to eliminate a mite infestation... Read More.

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Barefoot Blues Fire: Selwyn Birchwood Brings Electric Swamp Funkin’ to Sarasota

Fireworks or Fire Risk? Southwest Florida Faces the July 4th Burn Ban Showdown

Gators Gone Wild: Why Summer in Southwest Florida Demands Respect

Summer Heat Brings Gators Out—Here’s Why Southwest Florida Experts Say Stay Sharp

Charlotte County Schools Break 15-Year A Rating Drought

Cortez’s Wildest Fourth of July: Hot Dogs, Glory, and Questionable Life Choices

Allegiant Shifts Punta Gorda Operations: What It Means for Local Jobs and Travelers

Charlotte County’s Fourth of July Showdown: Will Rain Save Fireworks Season?

Babcock Ranch Fourth of July Tradition Goes Dark, But Community Heart Stays Lit

Arcadia Tractor Supply Faces Chemical Exposure Claims as Current Employees Break Silence

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