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One Foot From Disaster: How Charlotte County Firefighters Stopped a Driveway Inferno

Saturday, July 11

Twelve inches. That’s all the distance that separated a Port Charlotte home from becoming a total loss last Saturday morning.At 6:01 a.m., Charlotte County Fire & EMS crews rolled up to Marcus Street to find a vehicle fully engulfed in flames—parked in the driveway,... Read More.

From Fourth Place in Her Family to IMG Academy: One Tennis Lover’s Return to Coaching Legend Nick Bollettieri’s Dream

Saturday, July 11

Growing up as the youngest of six kids came with its own unique competitive hierarchy—and for Ray Collins, being fourth-ranked at tennis within her own family was a humbling reality check, even after dominating her high school team and holding a respectable ranking in... Read More.

A Long, Boring Life Together: The Dreams Christopher Marier Won’t Get to Live

Friday, July 10

Shannon Marier had a simple vision for her future. Not the kind that requires champagne toasts or bucket-list destinations. Just decades with the man she loved, growing older together over pickleball games and kitchen bickering—the kind of ordinary, unremarkable life that feels like a... Read More.

Book Your Escape Now: Avelo Opens 2027 Reservations at Sarasota-Bradenton

Friday, July 10

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to lock in those winter getaway plans, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport just handed you a golden ticket. Avelo Airlines has extended its booking window into 2027, meaning you can now reserve nonstop flights to New Haven, Connecticut... Read More.

Delivery Drivers Battle the Heat: Southwest Florida’s Summer Survival Guide

Thursday, July 9

When you’re working a delivery route across Collier County in July, the thermometer isn’t your only enemy—it’s the constant temperature whiplash that’ll get you. You’re in a frigid, air-conditioned vehicle one moment, then hauling packages or groceries into the blazing Florida sun the next.... Read More.

Skip the Drive: Allegiant’s Five New SRQ Flights Change the Game for Suncoast Travelers

Thursday, July 9

Stop automatically booking Tampa. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport just made a move that could save you an hour each way.Allegiant Air is adding five flights at SRQ in 2026, expanding an already impressive network that’s quietly reshaping how Suncoast residents travel. While bigger carriers dominate... Read More.

After Months of Silence, Fogartyville Roars Back With Fresh Digs and Intimate Folk

Thursday, July 9

There’s something sacred about a listening room that actually listens. For the past month-plus, Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center went quiet while renovations transformed the 525 Kumquat Court space into something bigger than itself—not in square footage, but in possibility. Now it’s ready... Read More.

After Nine Years of Waiting, Charlotte County Finally Gets Its $64 Million Recovery Check

Wednesday, July 8

If you’ve been wondering where that disaster relief money went after Hurricanes Ian, Idalia, Milton, Helene, and Debby pummeled Charlotte County, here’s the update: it finally arrived. Senator Ashley Moody and Congressman Greg Stubbe announced that $64 million in FEMA funding is heading to... Read More.

DeSoto Data Center Gets Pumped Brakes: Two-Year Moratorium Recommended

Wednesday, July 8

DeSoto County’s planning future just hit pause—and it’s a longer one than anyone expected. The DeSoto County Planning Commission unanimously voted Tuesday night to recommend a two-year moratorium on future data center development, effectively slamming the brakes on a massive artificial intelligence data center... Read More.

Summer’s Best Excuse: Bolts Brew Fest Transforms Hockey Arena Into Craft Beverage Paradise

Wednesday, July 8

When summer heat in Florida gets unbearable, most people head to the beach or crank up the air conditioning. But if you’re looking for something with more craft beer, lightning-fast networking, and way more photo ops, the 9th Annual Bolts Brew Fest might just... Read More.

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One Foot From Disaster: How Charlotte County Firefighters Stopped a Driveway Inferno

From Fourth Place in Her Family to IMG Academy: One Tennis Lover’s Return to Coaching Legend Nick Bollettieri’s Dream

A Long, Boring Life Together: The Dreams Christopher Marier Won’t Get to Live

Book Your Escape Now: Avelo Opens 2027 Reservations at Sarasota-Bradenton

Delivery Drivers Battle the Heat: Southwest Florida’s Summer Survival Guide

Skip the Drive: Allegiant’s Five New SRQ Flights Change the Game for Suncoast Travelers

After Months of Silence, Fogartyville Roars Back With Fresh Digs and Intimate Folk

After Nine Years of Waiting, Charlotte County Finally Gets Its $64 Million Recovery Check

DeSoto Data Center Gets Pumped Brakes: Two-Year Moratorium Recommended

Summer’s Best Excuse: Bolts Brew Fest Transforms Hockey Arena Into Craft Beverage Paradise

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