Part of Circus Arena May be Saved

Supporters of the historic Venice Circus Arena got some good news this week as they try to save something of the only arena in the United States built by a circus company. The... Read More.

Siesta Fiesta This Weekend

Tents, display booths, artisans and artists will replace traffic on a stretch of Ocean Boulevard this weekend for Siesta Fiesta. The Observer reports Sarasota County's closing Ocean Boulevard between Canal Road and Beach... Read More.

Tentative Contract Between CC and Firefighters

The deadlock between Charlotte County and the local firefighters union finally appears to have broken. The Sun reports after over a year off no progress, and claims of unfair labor practices by both sides, ... Read More.

Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix is On

You'll hear the roar of power boat engines again this summer. The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix will take place in Sarasota, after the County Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to provide $79,000... Read More.

123-year-old home a total loss after fire

A 123-year-old Punta Gorda home is being deemed a total loss after it caught fire just before 9 a.m., Tuesday. Crews believe the fire at 45550 Farabee Road was caused by a downed power line. No... Read More.

Punta Gorda YMCA Opens Thursday

The Charlotte County Family YMCA's celebrating the grand opening of the Punta Gorda Club YMCA Thursday. The Herald-Tribune reports the new facility is in a 17,000-square-foot building off U.S. 41 and and Aqui... Read More.

FAA Delays Closing Air Traffic Control Towers

The FAA's holding off on shutting down air traffic control towers for another two months at 149 airports across the country, including Punta Gorda. The Herald-Tribune reports the Punta Gorda Airport was to... Read More.