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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.

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.

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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

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

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