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Charlotte County voters extend school tax for 4 more years

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Charlotte County voters approved a four-year extension of the 1-mill school tax. The ballot asked whether the Charlotte County School District should extend the current one-mill ad valorem millage for four years to maintain the quality of the public school system, enhance school security and recruit and retain highly effective teachers and support staff with competitive salaries to enhance student achievement.

Charlotte County, FL · 3d

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A Century of Service: Venice Ignites Centennial Celebration for 100-Year-Old ‘Old Betsy’ Fire Engine

A hundred years of dedication calls for a proper celebration. This year, as Venice marks its Centennial, Venice Fire Rescue and Venice Heritage Inc. are teaming up to honor a full century of local fire service. And right at the heart of it all sits Old Betsy, the City’s treasured 1926 American LaFrance fire engine, still going strong at 100 years old.

Venice, FL · 2d

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Fall Festival planned for Mid-County Regional Library

PORT CHARLOTTE — Charlotte County Libraries & History has announced a free Fall Festival at Mid-County Regional Library that will feature a variety of music and an introduction to the programs at the newly rebuilt library.

Port Charlotte, FL · 6h

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SMH breaks ground on Venice rehab facility

VENICE — Sarasota Memorial Hospital took another step forward in the expansion of services in Venice on Friday, breaking ground on a rehabilitation pavilion scheduled to open in the summer of 2028.

Venice, FL · 20h

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Charlotte County Condo Prices Creep Up Just as Tax Relief Lands for Buyers

Condo and townhome buyers in Charlotte County are finally seeing some daylight after years of falling prices and swelling inventory. Closed sales of condominiums and townhomes in the county rose 2.2% year over year in September 2026, and the market's median sale price also edged higher, even as the number of homes for sale fell sharply compared with a year earlier.

Charlotte County, FL · 2d

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Lee Health, UnitedHealthcare Standoff Could Strand SWFL Patients by Jan. 1

Thousands of Southwest Florida patients covered by UnitedHealthcare could lose in-network access to Lee Health hospitals and physicians starting Jan. 1, 2027, as a billing dispute between the two organizations continues. Lee Health has notified patients that affected employer-based, individual and Medicare Advantage plans will be treated as out-of-network beginning that date, while the two sides continue negotiating.

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d

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Lehigh Acres Finishes $5.2M C.R.E.S.T. Project, Adds 585 Acre-Feet of Flood Storage

The Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 19 to mark the completion of its Caloosahatchee River Estuary Storage & Treatment project, a multi-phase stormwater effort nearly a decade in the making. The milestone, known as Phase III, completes the storage component of the project and caps years of excavation, grant-chasing and basin-connecting work meant to help control flooding across the district.

Lehigh Acres, FL · 3d

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Beach Voters Save Fire Department, Mosquito Board

If it was’nt for the voters on Fort Myers Beach, both the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department and Mosquito Control Board would be gone. As it turns out, Representative Adam Botana’s plan to dissolve both went down to defeat on the ballot November 3rd. Voters on Fort Myers...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 1d

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Debris and flooding frustrate Port Charlotte neighbors during wastewater project

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Debris-filled roads and worsening flooding have left Port Charlotte residents frustrated as construction for a wastewater collection system continues in their neighborhood. This week's rains highlighted a problem Joan Steelman has known about for months. Steelman, a Port Charlotte resident, said the construction near her...

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d

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All Veterans All Families Cremations Supports Wreaths Across America

One wreath at a time, the names of deceased veterans are spoken and remembered on National Wreaths Across America Day in December, a national initiative that aims to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation the value of freedom. In 2025, over 3.1 million sponsored...

Englewood, FL · 1d

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Naples senior living community hosts blood drive ahead of winter season

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — As Collier County prepares to welcome more seasonal residents and visitors, a Naples senior living community held a blood drive to encourage donations for patients who depend on transfusions. The Glenview at Pelican Bay hosted a blood drive with OneBlood on Thursday inviting residents, employees...

Naples, FL · 1d

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Our Town Weekend Events Nov. 6-8, 2026

Friday, Saturday & Sunday | Sarasota • Siesta Key • Osprey • Nokomis • Venice • Lakewood Ranch • Bradenton. There is a particularly good mix of activities this weekend, including the Sarasota Medieval Fair, Hispanic Fall Festival, Ferraris on the Circle, live music, farmers markets, theatre, sporting events and family activities.

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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Florida International Air Show takes off in Punta Gorda

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — The Florida International Air Show is taking off this weekend in Punta Gorda, showcasing aerobatic performances, parachute jumps and static aircraft displays for attendees. Jeff Linebaugh, a pilot performer at the event, reflected on his lifelong passion for flying. "My father was a pilot at...

Punta Gorda, FL · 19h

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Naples Comprehensive Health in Florida will stop accepting Cigna HealthSpring and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans on Jan. 1, 2027, the hospital system says

Naples Comprehensive Health, the hospital system in Naples, Florida, will stop accepting Cigna HealthSpring and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans on Jan. 1, 2027. The system, known as NCH, says care under those plans is unchanged until then. After that date, its doctors and elective hospital services will not schedule appointments for patients who still hold […]

Naples, FL · 1d

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Sarasota County seniors with household income up to $38,686 can exempt up to $50,000 of value from Sarasota, Venice and Longboat Key city taxes by filing DR-501SC by March 1

Sarasota County homeowners who are 65 or older and have household income up to $38,686 can exempt up to $50,000 of their home’s value from city taxes in Sarasota, Venice and Longboat Key by returning Form DR-501SC to the county property appraiser by March 1. The $38,686 limit is the figure the property appraiser lists […]

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Collier County Holiday Events 2026: Christmas Lights, Parades & Local Fun

Christmas lights on palm trees, snow falling in downtown Naples, and Santa arriving without a snow shovel in sight. Holiday season in Southwest Florida has its own personality, and I’m here for it. If you’re looking for Collier County holiday events, this guide covers Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Ave...

Naples, FL · 4d

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Naples City Council to vote on how it fills vacancies

When Naples residents head to the polls for a special election Feb. 2, they will elect a new council member and decide how vacant seats will be filled in the future. So far, former vice mayor Terry Hutchison and city Planning Advisory Board member Dan Barone are running to fill the seat held by Council member Linda Penniman, 83, who died Oct. 20, just three weeks after she resigned the day her husband, Nick, 88, died Sept. 29.

Naples, FL · 2d

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Punta Gorda’s new council member targets downtown revival

Gary Butler is no stranger to Punta Gorda, having served on a multitude of committees and as executive director of the Military Heritage Museum after retiring as chief operating officer of the Boy Scouts of America. The day after he won the District 4 City Council seat, Butler said he...

Punta Gorda, FL · 2d

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Watchdog group: Nokomis scrap metal plant accused of polluting Venice waters

NOKOMIS — Already immersed in a lengthy, complicated and public legal battle with Sarasota County's code enforcement department over its permitting, a local scrap metal recycling facility has now been accused of additional transgressions.

Venice, FL · 23h