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Fawcett Hospital First in SWFL to Offer AI-infused Robotic System
09/09/2025

Fawcett Hospital First in SWFL to Offer AI-infused Robotic System

Southwest Florida men now have access to the Hydros Robotic System, a second-generation machine integrating built-in artificial intelligence to treat prostate conditions through aquablation. Following an initial pilot phase, Dr. Marc Melser has begun treating patients at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital...

Commentary by Roger Williams
09/08/2025

Commentary by Roger Williams

Any sentient creature who has spent an extended moment or two of solitude in the company of water understands this one thing: It speaks to us in language as eloquent as music — music that pleads, begs and warns, while also wooing, teasing and comforting. Some of us listen, and some don’t, depend...

Runner-ups of the Florida Weekly Writing Challenge
09/08/2025

Runner-ups of the Florida Weekly Writing Challenge

Earlier, we published the stories by the first-place winner and three honorable mentions of the 2025 Writing Challenge. (Check our website it you missed the article.) This week, we are publishing one (or some) of the remaining Top 10 finishers, along with the photo prompt that served as inspiration....

News in and around Charlotte County
09/07/2025

News in and around Charlotte County

Safe boating course offered by Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat America, the safe boating course, is being offered this month by the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 99, Cape Haze. The course will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (approximately 8 hours) Saturday, Sept. 13, in a classroom setting at South Gu...

South Florida activity directors are creating community, connection and joy
09/07/2025

South Florida activity directors are creating community, connection and joy

They are the equivalent of the Love Boat’s Julie McCoy, planning events for residents of gated communities and senior living facilities. But the job is more than just fun and games. Often, the activities they plan are the reason people purchase a home. “They have this incredible impact and follo...

Essential News by J.C. Bruce
09/06/2025

Essential News by J.C. Bruce

Our long wait is over. The National Football League’s regular season starts this week with four days and nights of televised mayhem. On Thursday night, Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles will kick off against the Dallas Cowboys. Then the following night, Super Bowl LIX losers, the Kansas ...

House of the Week
09/06/2025

House of the Week

Welcome to Grassy Point Yacht Club, an exclusive 24-hour gated estate community on Charlotte Harbor, where luxury living meets unmatched boating convenience. This home at 4531 Grassy Point Blvd. is a rare opportunity for buyers seeking both waterfront beauty and peace of mind in a private, secure en...

The historic Woman’s Club building recently required termite treatment, necessitating the removal of all surrounding veg...
09/05/2025

The historic Woman’s Club building recently required termite treatment, necessitating the removal of all surrounding vegetation

For years, the Punta Gorda Woman’s Club Garden at 118 Sullivan St. in Punta Gorda has served as a tranquil sanctuary for residents and visitors alike. This lush tropical oasis, complete with comfortable benches nestled among beautiful plantings, has provided a peaceful retreat from daily life than...

What’s new at CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples this fall
09/05/2025

What’s new at CMON Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples this fall

At this play and learning hub in North Collier Regional Park, parents and children can crawl inside a giant chicken coop, plant seeds in aquaponic tubes, climb into a veterinary treehouse in the branches of a two-story banyan tree, and learn about foods and cultures from around the world, all while....

Our best picks for the region's art and entertainment this week
09/04/2025

Our best picks for the region's art and entertainment this week

Science Saturday – At IMAG History & Science Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, for its “It’s Time for a Jurassic Safari.” Explore fossils, dinosaurs and Earth’s early history with hands-on STEM fun for the whole family.

Floridians protect state parks for generations to come
09/04/2025

Floridians protect state parks for generations to come

Oh, nature—surrounded by chirping birds and gentle waves lapping the coastline— until the sound of pickleball paddles or a golfer calling “Fore!” breaks the calm. That scenario nearly became reality when nearly 20 state parks across Florida were considered for commercial development, with pr...

A two-man murder mystery takes the stage by storm
09/03/2025

A two-man murder mystery takes the stage by storm

Laughter and music are the unlikely bedfellows of murder and mayhem in “Murder for Two,” the first mainstage show in the 2025-2026 season at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre. The musical comedy, with book and lyrics by Kellen Blair and book and music by Joe Kinosian, brings a unique spin to the typi...

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