Charlotte County FL, News

26/07/2025

Florida in the summer 🔥

07/07/2025

Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor is being sold for $200 million.

Blackstone Real Estate is buying the property from Allegiant Travel Company, which first announced plans to sell during their Q4 earnings call back in February.

The resort opened over budget by about $225 million and took a hit last fall with $5.7 million in hurricane damage. Occupancy has been hovering around 54% with an average nightly rate of $238.

Allegiant had been looking to sell at least a majority stake for a while, and the deal with Blackstone was made official on Monday.

Blackstone is one of the world’s largest real estate investors, with a portfolio that includes major hospitality properties across the globe. The company has been ramping up investments in travel and leisure as demand continues to grow post-pandemic.

Blackstone’s Scott Trebilco called the resort “brand new” and “highly amenitized,” saying they believe in the continued growth of travel and group destinations. He added that they’re excited to bring their experience managing large-scale resorts to Sunseeker.

The sale is expected to close in Q3 of 2025, pending final approvals.

05/07/2025

Active scene in Port Charlotte🚨

UPDATE 7:45 p.m. 07/05/2025

All parties are accounted for from the Gibralter Dr. and Belinda Ave. scene in Port Charlotte. This is a very active investigation and multiple law enforcement units are on scene. Please avoid the area if possible.

Active Scene in Port Charlotte

Law enforcement is currently on scene of a shooting that took place in the area of Gibralter Dr. and Belinda Ave. in Port Charlotte. There are multiple units on scene. At this time we are asking people to stay in their residence and report anything suspicious.

20/06/2025

All time great rainbow right now overlooking Charlotte County 😊

13/05/2025

UNDER REVIEW: A new Chick-Fil-A is in county review to come to the area! 🐓 The popular fast-food restaurant will be located at 100 Tamiami Trail, right on the border between Port Charlotte and North Port.

Plans include a 5,304 sq. ft. quick-serve restaurant.

12/05/2025

Harpoon Harry's Dockside Dining and Captain's Table will officially close their doors at Fishermen's Village on Memorial Day, May 26, after lease renewal negotiations fell through. Despite their best efforts to remain, the restaurants confirmed the closure today, marking the end of an era for this beloved local dining spot.

We are heartbroken to inform you that our lease with Fishermen's Village will not be renewed, despite our best efforts to stay.

Harpoon Harry's Dockside Dining and Captain's Table will be closing in two weeks.
Our last day open to the public will be Memorial Day, May 26th.

It has been a sincere pleasure serving Charlotte County for more than four decades, providing memorable dining experiences for guests both locally and those that visit from out of town.

We hope you are able to dine with us this month, and say goodbye to the staff. We will announce a farewell party in the coming days. Please share your memories with us in the comments below. We would love to hear them! ❤️

If you have a Smuggler’s gift card, it can be redeemed at any of our sister restaurants, Laishley Crab House, Punta Gorda, FL, Harpoon Harry's Crab House - Tampa and Harpoon Harry's Crab House.

16/04/2025

The situation earlier on I 75 by exit 170 Kings Highway😳

27/03/2025

Does anyone know what this is? Spotted from Deep Creek.

04/02/2025

Breaking: Per the Business Observer, Allegiant Travel Co. is looking to offload at least a majority stake in its Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, just a year after opening. The Las Vegas-based company announced the decision in its fourth-quarter earnings report, revealing that it’s already attracting interest from potential buyers.

Company president and CEO Gregory Anderson stated that Allegiant has made significant progress in its strategic review of the resort, which began late last year. The company has now officially launched a competitive process to sell its interest and is actively evaluating multiple offers.

Sunseeker Resort, which finally opened on December 15, 2023—three years behind schedule and $225 million over budget—faced several setbacks during construction, including delays due to COVID-19, Hurricane Ian in 2022, and a fire in early 2023. Once operational, the resort struggled with low occupancy rates and sustained $5.7 million in damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.

Despite a rough start, the resort saw its highest occupancy rate in the fourth quarter at 54%, with an average room rate of $238 per night. However, Allegiant reported a $321.8 million impairment charge for the quarter, signaling the financial strain the project has placed on the company.

23/01/2025

Thoughts and prayers appreciated. 🙏

22/01/2025

Pensacola Beach has officially turned into Pensacola Blizzard! This is the Florida plot twist we didn’t see coming. Time to trade in those flip-flops for snow boots! 😂☃️

📸 Tammy Barker

22/01/2025

Pensacola got snow today! Locals are still processing—reports of people trying to shovel their lawns and sprinkle sunscreen on their snowmen. 🌴❄️ Who knew Florida winter could look like this?!

📸 Crystal Lynn Miller