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Pets of the WEEK

EARS is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 500 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood. See www.earsanimalrescue.com or call 941-681-3877 for the shelter, or 941-460-6757 for the thrift store. All donations go to help the EARS animals. Volunteers and donations are always needed. These pets are available for adoption at the Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood. All adoptable […]

Struggle To Survive

After devastating die-offs, conditions for manatees are improving. But is it enough to save the species?


The gentle manatee is continuing to navigate rough waters in the sea mammals’ struggle to survive and thrive. While the situation has improved for the threatened animal since the horrific die-off of 1,100 manatees in 2021, the population is far from stable. In 2022, deaths dropped to 800, while 555 deaths were recorded in 2023. So far in the first […]

Grill Girls

Women fire up the barbecue to learn from a Southwest grilling expert


Let’s get fired up, girls! Grilling isn’t just for the men. Women are lighting up the cooker for a perfect sear. Charlotte County resident Robyn Lindars launched the brand “Grill Girl” in 2008 and is now handing the tongs to the women of Southwest Florida. “I have about 10 grills in my backyard,” laughed Lindars. “I began these clinics in […]

The headlines



There’s a lot of unnecessary complaining nowadays about “the media,” about misrepresentations and non-creditable information, about the decline of American society as traditional reporting on local issues, local leaders, local events and local conditions disappears with disappearing community newspapers. But none of it need be true, even though traditional community newspapers printed in ink or delivered in digital formats, either […]

USMC flag from Beirut being planted in Gaines Park


A flagpole from Beirut — at the location of a U.S. Marine Corps barracks that was demolished by a terror attack in 1983 — is coming home to William R. Gaines Jr. Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte. It commemorates a tragic day in U.S. military history that has a local connection: At 6:22 a.m. on Oct. 23, 1983, a […]

What lies beneath: Does Punta Gorda Isles hide a deep, dark secret?



[ Note: Capt. Kirk is on leave for a while. In the meantime, enjoy a version of this classic from our archives.] There have been several thoughts as to the building and location of a community like Punta Gorda Isles. Opinions have varied as to why anyone would want to live in what was then a wet, muddy, mosquito infested […]

Tips for successful overseas travel with pets



Whether you’re moving to a new country or simply visiting for a few weeks or months, taking a pet along requires planning and patience. Quarantine is rarely required, not even in the United Kingdom, but mandatory vaccinations, parasite treatment and paperwork are musts. It’s also important to be aware of travel requirements to certain countries. For instance, animals can’t travel […]

Pets of the WEEK

EARS is open from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday Saturday at 500 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood. See www.earsanimalrescue.com or call 941-681-3877 for the shelter, or 941-460-6757 for the thrift store. All donations go to help the EARS animals. Volunteers and donations are always needed. *** These pets are available for adoption at the Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood. […]

Colon cancer

A common, but preventable and treatable disease


Colon cancer, a type of colorectal cancer, accounts for 10% of all cancer cases. In the United States, it is the third most common cancer in both men and women. Data published in a cancer statistics journal and shared in a recent report released by the American Cancer Society shows that the proportion of colorectal cancer cases among adults younger […]

Learn how to better manage chronic pain

Would you like to learn how manage conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, back pain, headaches and more? Lee Health’s “It’s All About You,” Chronic Pain Self-Management Program” a Self-Management Resource Program with the SMRC is offering a research based Chronic Pain Self-Management program for the community. The workshop is free and meets weekly for six weeks. Information presented in the […]


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