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State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 71 restaurants in Charlotte County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 54 establishments passed on their first visit.
Charlotte County’s real estate market is no longer moving in lockstep, with single-family homes and condominiums showing distinctly different trends, according to an analysis by a real estate technology company. Chris Dold, founder and CEO of Vero Beach-based Agent Arena, said the findings are based on closed sales recorded...
Charlotte County commissioners on Nov. 10 unanimously approved preliminary plans to build a new South County Annex in Punta Gorda, selecting a county-owned property on East Grace Street as the preferred location. The project, designated a Tier 1 priority, will be funded through the county’s 2020 1% Local Option Sales...
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Dean’s South of the Border will reopen Friday, Nov. 13, after more than a year closed. Dean’s closed in July 2025 after Dean and Sandy Stainton decided to retire after more than 30 years in business. But after 16 months of a strong push from the community, plus a new team, Dean's is almost ready to welcome new and returning customers.
On election day, Lee County voters overwhelmingly voted for Amendment 3; property tax reform.The final tally was 199,877 yes votes and 90,186 no votes. The Lee County Board of Commissioners is the first to announce a workshop on the issue. The details of what voters approved:. In 2027, the homestead...
Lee County Domestic Animal Services is making November a month to remember with special adoption savings designed to help more pets find loving homes. Throughout November, adult dog and cat/kitten adoptions will be just $25. Anyone adopting a cat or kitten can adopt a feline friend at no additional charge, giving two deserving cats the chance to find a home together.
PUNTA GORDA — A pub walk is scheduled in downtown Punta Gorda on Nov. 19 as a tribute to The Boogiemen founder Mike Riley.
Will celebrate milestone anniversary with special $20 menu, daylong live entertainment. A Cape Coral restaurant has been hanging around for quite some time will celebrate a milestone anniversary this Saturday. Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood will mark 20 years of business in the Cape, with $20 specials and entertainment from...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing Tice Elementary and Orangewood Elementary, a proposal that could affect around 1,000 students and 60 teachers, leaving parents searching for answers and expressing frustration. Nicole Doss, a mother of an Orangewood Elementary kindergarten student, shared her disappointment...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as district leaders look for ways to address budget cuts, Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said. The proposal is expected to be presented to the Lee County School Board at its next meeting, where board...
PORT CHARLOTTE — Elias Pearl made up for lost time Friday night.
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — Renters at Charlotte Commons said they had spent nearly a week without air conditioning and with limited power. People in building seven told WINK News more than 50 people lived in the units and some had no air conditioning and barely enough power to keep the lights on.
If you started a business in Charlotte County within the past year, you’re part of a booming trend. Florida’s seeing a surge in new business registrations, nearly 6% more than last year, with numbers reaching an all-time high for January through September. FiledToday.com, based in Punta Gorda, tracks...
ALVA, Fla. (WINK)—The Lee County School District is preparing to open four new schools in the Lehigh Acres and Alva area as enrollment trends move in opposite directions across the district. The new Alva High School is slated to open in time for the 2027 school year. Three additional...
Lee County bed tax collections reached the second-highest level in history for fiscal 2026 as the area continues to recover from Hurricane Ian, county data shows. Lee County collected $56.95 million in tourist development taxes in the fiscal year ending in September, a 21.6% increase over last year. That’s second only to fiscal 2022, an anomaly since it represented pent-up demand following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, this isn't exactly what you might be thinking. The exotic masseuse we call is actually in the room with us. After some exotic massage road signs started popping up in Cape Coral, we imagined how the calls actually sound!. According to Gulf Coast News, "Bright purple signs featuring a...
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Port Charlotte Pirates opened their postseason with a statement Friday night, cruising past the Gulf Coast Sharks 73-17 in the first round of the FHSAA Class 4A playoffs. The top-seeded Pirates entered the postseason riding a six-game winning streak, looking to build on last...
Turkey dinners with all the trimmings will be provided for free across the region by All Faiths Food Bank as part of its ThankFULL campaign.
PUNTA GORDA — With midterm elections over, it’s time for City Council to make some changes.
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK)—North Port City Manager Jerome Fletcher officially resigned on Friday, after the City Commission accepted his resignation under terms that he was terminated without cause. Fletcher’s last day in office was Friday. He went on paid administrative leave through Dec. 13 effective immediately. Fletcher told...
