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Charlotte County Faces Water Crisis Standoff Over AI Data Centers

Tuesday, June 16

Charlotte County commissioners just hit a thorny problem head-on: how to handle massive data centers when your region is already running dry. The county held a workshop Tuesday morning to discuss a proposed data center project, but the real issue lurking beneath wasn’t about... Read More.

That $18 Ride Just Became $48: Here’s Why Uber and Lyft Are Playing Pricing Games on the Suncoast

Tuesday, June 16

You’ve lived it: you open Uber after a concert at The Van Wezel, or Lyft right as a sudden rainstorm hits the Florida Suncoast, and watch in real-time as that $18 ride suddenly climbs to $34, $48, or higher. It’s called surge pricing—or dynamic... Read More.

While You Beach, Florida Farmers Feed America

Tuesday, June 16

Florida’s reputation is built on sun, sand, and Mickey Mouse—but there’s a quieter force feeding millions of Americans every single day, and most people have no idea how much the state depends on it.From the orange groves of Central Florida to the strawberry farms... Read More.

Storm Recovery Costs Squeeze Punta Gorda as Florida Leads Nation in Foreclosures

Monday, June 15

Punta Gorda’s waterfront charm and historic downtown have long drawn people to southwest Florida, but the community is now facing a painful reality: rising costs tied to storm recovery, insurance, and property taxes are pushing homeowners toward the foreclosure line faster than anywhere else... Read More.

June on the Suncoast: Why Cancer Survivor Month Matters to You

Monday, June 15

A survivor bracelet, a groomer’s kindness, and a simple acknowledgment—sometimes the smallest gestures carry the biggest meaning. That’s the spirit of Cancer Survivor Month, and across the Florida Suncoast, it’s a moment when communities pause to honor the millions of people whose lives have... Read More.

Arraignment Looms for Man in Deadly I-75 Wrong-Way Crash

Monday, June 15

A routine drive home from a wedding became a tragedy in the early morning hours of May 17 when a head-on collision on I-75 in Charlotte County claimed the life of 21-year-old Lauren Akey. Now, Dennis Olson is set to face a Charlotte County... Read More.

Wrong-Way Crash That Killed USF Student Heads to Court Monday

Monday, June 15

A 21-year-old USF student’s life ended in an instant on I-75 in the predawn hours of May 17, when a driver going the wrong way across the median collided head-on with her vehicle. Now, the man accused of causing that fatal crash is facing... Read More.

All-You-Can-Eat Paradise: The Suncoast’s 20 Best Buffet Destinations

Monday, June 15

If you’ve ever wondered where the Suncoast hides its most generous tables, stop wondering. From the iconic comfort-food temples of Sarasota to the fiery churrascarias of Tampa Bay, the region has built a serious reputation for all-you-can-eat dining that goes way beyond the standard... Read More.

Punta Gorda Lights Up the Sky for America’s 250th with Drones, Doves, and Community Pride

Sunday, June 14

Thousands of people packed Laishley Park in Punta Gorda this past Sunday to witness something that’s never happened in our community before: the inaugural Red, White, and Blue Day, a patriotic celebration that doubled as a love letter to our local veterans and a... Read More.

Half-Pound Glory: Why Sarasota’s Alpine Steakhouse Just Made the National Burger Hall of Fame

Sunday, June 14

There’s a reason locals have been quietly obsessed with Alpine Steakhouse for decades, and now the rest of the country is catching up. The USA TODAY Network just named this Sarasota landmark one of the best burger restaurants worth a road trip in America,... Read More.

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Charlotte County Faces Water Crisis Standoff Over AI Data Centers

That $18 Ride Just Became $48: Here’s Why Uber and Lyft Are Playing Pricing Games on the Suncoast

While You Beach, Florida Farmers Feed America

Storm Recovery Costs Squeeze Punta Gorda as Florida Leads Nation in Foreclosures

June on the Suncoast: Why Cancer Survivor Month Matters to You

Arraignment Looms for Man in Deadly I-75 Wrong-Way Crash

Wrong-Way Crash That Killed USF Student Heads to Court Monday

All-You-Can-Eat Paradise: The Suncoast’s 20 Best Buffet Destinations

Punta Gorda Lights Up the Sky for America’s 250th with Drones, Doves, and Community Pride

Half-Pound Glory: Why Sarasota’s Alpine Steakhouse Just Made the National Burger Hall of Fame

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