Author: Cecilia Lewis

2024 World's Largest Swimming Lesson NORTH PORT, FL — The public is invited to join North Port Parks & Recreation to take part in a free all-ages class as part of the “World’s Largest Swimming... Read More.

On May 18th, Army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family received a warm welcome to their new forever home, in Punta Gorda thanks to non-profit organization Homes For Our Troops. The specially built... Read More.

National Safe Boating Week kicks off the summer boating season as an annual reminder for boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying recreational activities on Florida’s beautiful waterways. Florida is recognized as “The Boating Capital... Read More.

During a May 15 meeting, the Punta Gorda City Council unanimously rejected Fishermen’s Village representatives' plea for an extension to market and sell the property. The request aimed for an extension until November 2026,... Read More.

An altercation disrupted the graduation ceremony of Charlotte High School at the Charlotte County Sports Park in Port Charlotte. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office reported that around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, officers responded to... Read More.

SARASOTA COUNTY – The Resilient SRQ Workforce Development and Training Program invites nonprofit organizations, community-based development organizations, public institutions of higher learning and Sarasota County public entities to apply for funding for workforce development,... Read More.

Ahead of the 2024 hurricane season, the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors has approved spending up to $750 million on backup coverage through private reinsurance, potentially providing $5.5 billion in coverage. Despite... Read More.

A former priest from Southwest Florida, accused of sexually abusing multiple young boys four decades ago, made an appearance in an Iowa bond court.Father Leo Riley stands accused by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

National Police Week 2024 National Police Week begins Sunday, May 12, 2024 and ends Saturday, May 18, 2024. Peace Officers Memorial Day is Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Police Week provides everyone the opportunity to recognize and... Read More.

Sarasota CountySarasota County is excited to introduce the Bridge-to-Bridge Bay Slam, a catch-and-release fishing tournament for non-motorized vessels set to take place on Sarasota Bay.The event kicks off with a pre-tournament meeting on... Read More.