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Longtime Englewood resident Dawn Stephens was named FIERCE Woman of the Year. The magazine cover showed a photo of Steph...
09/28/2025

Longtime Englewood resident Dawn Stephens was named FIERCE Woman of the Year. The magazine cover showed a photo of Stephens and said "finding a way to heal and 'sparkle' in the face of grief. Stephens and her family founded a nonprofit group Spread Spencer's Sparkle after her 18-year-old son Spencer died in November 2020.

VENICE — It wasn't until a week before Magie Cook's father died that he finally validated her worth.

“Shipwrecks provide unique information about our past that’s not in the written record. They provide exciting opportunit...
09/28/2025

“Shipwrecks provide unique information about our past that’s not in the written record. They provide exciting opportunities for recreational and educational experiences that are non-consumptive, as long as visitors respect the history. We have a saying: Take only pictures; leave only bubbles.” -- Matthew Lawrence, sanctuary maritime archaeologist.

MARATHON — The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is seeking the help of local boaters and divers to report suspicious activity at popular shipwreck sites.

Probably best known in our area as cranberry hibiscus, this perennial shrub-like plant grows up to 5 feet tall and 30 in...
09/27/2025

Probably best known in our area as cranberry hibiscus, this perennial shrub-like plant grows up to 5 feet tall and 30 inches wide with deep red-purple foliage that does mimic that of Japanese maples to a tee.

You may have had favorite plants up north that simply cannot grow here or at best linger and are less than robust.

Built in 1903 for Augustus C. Freeman, a prominent businessman and former mayor who helped shape Punta Gorda’s early civ...
09/24/2025

Built in 1903 for Augustus C. Freeman, a prominent businessman and former mayor who helped shape Punta Gorda’s early civic and economic development, the A.C. Freeman House is a rare example of ornate Queen Anne-style in Southwest Florida.

PUNTA GORDA — In final negotiations, the Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association and local builders hope to begin restoring the historic A.C. Freeman House once hurricane season ends.

Everything from the warm, organic textures to the fully furnished interiors strike a balance between elegance and ease. ...
09/23/2025

Everything from the warm, organic textures to the fully furnished interiors strike a balance between elegance and ease. The calming palette and high-end finishes also reflect the surrounding natural beauty of the community.

The Ashton, in Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club's new Messina neighborhood, offers a blend of sophistication and relaxed Southwest Florida living.

The curfew applies to all shops, restaurants, retail and outdoor public spaces throughout downtown.
09/22/2025

The curfew applies to all shops, restaurants, retail and outdoor public spaces throughout downtown.

WELLEN PARK — A new curfew has been put in place for children under age 17 at Downtown Wellen Park.

Celebrity cooking competitions sometimes seem to have subtle “tells” that let the winning cats out of the bag. Local res...
09/22/2025

Celebrity cooking competitions sometimes seem to have subtle “tells” that let the winning cats out of the bag. Local restaurant unveilings can be equally understated, but are far less likely to be misconstrued.

Celebrity cooking competitions sometimes seem to have subtle “tells” that let the winning cats out of the bag.

“When we came onto the project, the first thing Ben mentioned was what would humans do if we built a community on Mars. ...
09/21/2025

“When we came onto the project, the first thing Ben mentioned was what would humans do if we built a community on Mars. Everything is designed from a more mission, utilitarian standpoint: What is actually needed?” — Emi Kitawaki, of design firm Gry Space

Dressed in torn cargo pants and beat up Vans, architectural designer and DIY influencer Ben Uyeda was stretched out poolside in a rare moment of repose on a recent Tuesday

Plan your week!
09/20/2025

Plan your week!

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Lia Holter’s new cookbook has 45 recipes in it, and two secret ingredients. One is she adds a touch of pumpkin pie spice...
09/19/2025

Lia Holter’s new cookbook has 45 recipes in it, and two secret ingredients. One is she adds a touch of pumpkin pie spice to her zucchini bread.

Lia Holter’s new cookbook has 45 recipes in it, and two secret ingredients.

“Restaurant workers are accustomed to being treated like ‘the help’ so when guests make a genuine effort to get to know ...
09/18/2025

“Restaurant workers are accustomed to being treated like ‘the help’ so when guests make a genuine effort to get to know them, it can go a long way toward establishing a mutually beneficial relationship.” -- Adam Reiner, author of “The New Rules of Dining Out”

A year and a half ago, a reader posed a newsletter question to the food editor at Bloomberg Pursuits (me): Do restaurant servers hate diners?

Visit the North Port Aquatic Center to view the Florida Coral Reef mural created by Catherine Beausoleil, founding membe...
09/18/2025

Visit the North Port Aquatic Center to view the Florida Coral Reef mural created by Catherine Beausoleil, founding member of the North Port Area Art Guild.

NORTH PORT — The North Port Art Center, a local nonprofit, is inviting people to celebrate local artists with its "Art in Public Places" program.

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