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Cortez Bait & Seafood Goes Digital: Why a Fishing Village Legend Needed a Modern Web Home

Tuesday, June 30

There’s something fitting about watching Cortez—one of Florida’s last genuinely working fishing villages—step confidently into the digital age. Cortez Bait & Seafood, a cornerstone of that maritime heritage, just launched a redesigned website that does something deceptively simple but surprisingly rare: it treats a... Read More.

America Turns 250: Suncoast’s Biggest July Bash Returns with Live Orchestra

Tuesday, June 30

The Suncoast’s most beloved Independence Day tradition is getting a major cultural upgrade this year—and the timing couldn’t be more perfect.Fireworks on the Lake returns to Nathan Benderson Park on Friday, July 3, 2026, for its tenth annual celebration, but this time it’s doubling... Read More.

Broadway Comes to the Gulf Coast: Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Star-Studded Fall and Spring Galas

Tuesday, June 30

If you’ve been wondering where the Suncoast’s cultural heartbeat lives, the Hermitage Artist Retreat just handed you the answer—and it comes with a lobster feast and Tony Award winners.The Hermitage has officially locked in dates for two marquee fundraising events that have become essential... Read More.

Port Charlotte Home Death Investigation Leaves Neighbors Reeling

Monday, June 29

A quiet Port Charlotte street became the center of a criminal investigation this week, and the ripple effects are still unsettling the neighborhood. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home where investigators and the forensic team processed the scene, eventually removing evidence... Read More.

Southwest Keeps Florida Routes But Your Nonstop Might Not Survive

Monday, June 29

If you’ve booked a Southwest flight to the Suncoast before, don’t assume that same nonstop is waiting for you next winter. Southwest Airlines has quietly trimmed 43 Florida-related routes from its schedule, and while the airline isn’t abandoning the Sunshine State, it’s definitely reshaping... Read More.

Bradenton’s Fourth of July Fireworks Return: Here’s Why You Should Arrive Early

Monday, June 29

The Manatee River lights up every Independence Day for a reason—Bradenton Alive! has become one of the Suncoast’s most reliable ways to celebrate America’s birthday without the crowds of bigger tourist traps. This year, as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the downtown waterfront... Read More.

Million-Dollar Summer: How Savor Sarasota Keeps Local Restaurants Thriving

Sunday, June 28

Two weeks. That’s all it took for Savor Sarasota to inject over $1 million into the local restaurant scene and remind everyone why summer dining on the Suncoast matters.The 21st annual Savor Sarasota wrapped up its official run from June 1 through June 14... Read More.

Naples Lights Up the Gulf: Why This Fourth of July Is Worth the Drive

Sunday, June 28

If you’re hunting for a Fourth of July celebration that actually lives up to the hype, Naples is calling—and trust us, the drive is worth every mile from anywhere on the Suncoast.This year is special. America’s turning 250, and Naples is pulling out all... Read More.

Fatal I-75 Crash in Charlotte County Leaves One Dead

Saturday, June 27

A routine Saturday afternoon on Interstate 75 turned tragic when a disabled semi-truck became the site of a deadly collision in Charlotte County. At 3:02 p.m., a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe heading northbound struck the rear of a stopped semi-truck trailer near Mile Marker 161... Read More.

Avelo Airlines Takes Flight to Charlotte From Fort Myers This November

Saturday, June 27

Fort Myers travelers are getting a fresh reason to book direct flights north this fall. Avelo Airlines is launching twice-weekly nonstop service between Southwest Florida International Airport and Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in the Charlotte area, kicking off Thursday, November 19, 2026.Here’s what makes this... Read More.

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Cortez Bait & Seafood Goes Digital: Why a Fishing Village Legend Needed a Modern Web Home

America Turns 250: Suncoast’s Biggest July Bash Returns with Live Orchestra

Broadway Comes to the Gulf Coast: Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces Star-Studded Fall and Spring Galas

Port Charlotte Home Death Investigation Leaves Neighbors Reeling

Southwest Keeps Florida Routes But Your Nonstop Might Not Survive

Bradenton’s Fourth of July Fireworks Return: Here’s Why You Should Arrive Early

Million-Dollar Summer: How Savor Sarasota Keeps Local Restaurants Thriving

Naples Lights Up the Gulf: Why This Fourth of July Is Worth the Drive

Fatal I-75 Crash in Charlotte County Leaves One Dead

Avelo Airlines Takes Flight to Charlotte From Fort Myers This November

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