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Fishing with Capt. George Tunison | Be careful and boat smart when there are negative tides
If you take stock in these sorts of predictions, the weather folks are calling for a well needed warm-up over the next several days and possibly some really needed sprinkles. Both Saturday and Sunday start with negative tides (-0.6 Saturday morning at Pineland) and chilly water with a high tide at 2 p.m.
baysoundings.com
Gulf Coast Trail to connect Pinellas to Naples
You can’t walk, run or bike it just yet, but ambitious plans to link Tampa Bay with Naples are well on their way to being realized. The 420-mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail will be one of the longest continuous trails in Florida, linking seven counties and 52 rural, urban and suburban communities, including Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to Lee and Collier counties.
WINKNEWS.com
Port Charlotte's Greek Fest returns with flavors, music, and community support
The sights, sounds, and flavors of Greece made a vibrant return to Port Charlotte this weekend. The 32nd Annual Greek Fest is underway at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Attendees immersed themselves in Greek culture, enjoying music, fresh pastries, and authentic Greek cuisine. The festival was not just a...
floridaweekly.com
Ukulele fest returns to Naples
The sounds of ukulele will once again fill the air this Spring as the third annual Naples Uke Fest, powered by HUGS, Happy Ukulele Group of Strummers, takes to the stage at Baker Senior Center Naples on Saturday, March 14. Enjoy a sing along with HUGS, two concerts, music, workshops,...
Marconews.com
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Big Cypress Celebration; Key Marco Cat; Burrowing Owl Fest. A Brother's Revival featuring Former Allman Brothers Bassist David “Rook” Goldflies “legendary songs played live once again, and to perfection.” A Brother's Revival is a dynamic Southern rock ensemble that delivers authentic renditions of classics like “Whipping Post,” “Statesboro Blues,” “Jessica,” and “In Memory of Elizabeth Reed,” capturing the improvisational spirit of the original band. At 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at the Arts Bonita Performing Arts Center, Hinman Auditorium, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. Tickets: $58 Tier 1; $53 Tier 2; $48 Tier 3. Information: artsbonita.org.
capecoralbreeze.com
Burrowing Owl Fest returns Saturday
A long-time tradition in the Cape paying homage and educating the public on Cape Coral’s official city bird returns this weekend. The 24th annual Burrowing Owl Festival — Wildlife & Environmental Expo, put on by the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and the city Parks and Recreation Department, takes place this Saturday at Rotary Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WINKNEWS.com
Naples native Lorelai Vega shines in Southwest Florida theater return
Lorelai Vega, a Naples native, is back in Southwest Florida for a special performance. The 20-year-old actress, now based in New York City, is taking the stage in a production close to her heart. Vega traded the Naples sunshine for the bright lights of New York City at a young...
capecoralbreeze.com
Cape Coral Music & Arts Fusion Walk set for Saturday
A Cape Coral event that welcomes a combination of music and arts to the South Cape takes place this Saturday night for the first time this season. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department will presents the Cape Coral Music & Arts Fusion Walk on Feb. 28, from 5 to 9 p.m. along Southeast 47th Terrace.
Marconews.com
3 To Do: Big Cypress Celebration; Key Marco Cat; Burrowing Owl Fest
Alliance for Florida’s National Parks event will have guests explore the preserve through guided hikes offered every 30 minutes from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., with two hike options: a 90‑minute immersive walk and a 30‑minute introductory walk. A camping option is also available, with limited space.
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This Florida Donut Counter Quietly Serves Some Of The State’s Best Apple Fritters
Some donut shops serve pastries. This one creates magic. Tucked away in Port Charlotte, Abbe’s Donut Nook quietly whips up some of Florida’s best apple fritters. Crispy edges give way to soft, gooey centers, packed with spiced apple goodness that makes every bite feel like a little celebration.
gulfcoastnewsnow.com
'Two Trains Running' showing at the Laboratory Theatre in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Laboratory Theater in Fort Myers is partnering with Theatre Conspiracy to present August Wilson's "Two Trains Running." The show captures a community caught in the gears of urban renewal. It takes place in 1969 in Pittsburgh, where the stakes are personal amidst the sounds of protest and political shifts.
Herald-Tribune
Top 10 concerts this week in Sarasota, Bradenton, AMI, Port Charlotte
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VIDEO: Fortunate Youth – Tell Me (Live Music) Sugarshack Sessions
Fortunate Youth – Tell Me (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Fortunate Youth from Hermosa Beach, CA performing an original acoustic version of their song “Tell Me” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1273. More episodes from...
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Playwright Anne Washburn Wins the Sixth Annual Hermitage Major Theater Award
On February 26, Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that Anne Washburn has been selected as the sixth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award. Washburn, a New York-based playwright, will receive a cash prize of $35,000, a residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key and a developmental workshop of her newly created work at a theater to be announced in New York in fall 2027.
santivachronicle.com
Island Fishing Report: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
Two steps forward, one step back is a great description of our winter fish patterns. After a week of amazing weather, we experienced yet another cold front early in the week. Although this sent water temperatures plummeting yet again after only a few days, we quickly recovered. By March, our cold fronts will be milder, and low temperatures will rarely dip below 50 degrees. Fingers crossed this front marks what should be close to the end of our winter.
The News-Press
Best things to do this week in Fort Myers, Cape Coral: Owls, music, more
Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Southwest Florida Ag Expo, The Righteous Brothers and the Cape Coral Burrowing Owl Festival. Plus a look at what’s ahead in March. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at crunnells@usatodayco.com . 1. Southwest Florida Ag Expo The annual event — formerly known as the Lee County Fair — returns with more carnival rides, games, fair food, animal exhibitions and live music. Feb. 26-March 8. $10 admission ($5 for ages 4-11, free for younger). Rides cost extra. Various promotional nights are also available. Mike Greenwell Regional Park (formerly known as the Lee County Civic Center Complex), 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers. swflagexpo.com 2. Cape Coral Burrowing Owl Festival The 24th-annual fest celebrates Cape Coral’s beloved burrowing owls — the city’s official bird — with exhibits, demonstrations, live animals, speakers, arts-and-craft vendors, kids activities, silent and online auctions, food, wildlife merchandise and bus tours of nearby owl burrows. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Admission is a $5 suggested donation at the door (for ages 12 and older). Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape