4+ hour, 48+ min ago  (458+ words) The Marco Island Historical Society will hold an Independence Day celebration commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary. It's called "Red, White and You" and it takes place from 2 to 4 p. m. on Wednesday, July 1. It kicks off with a performance of "The Ghost of…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (434+ words) A young osprey rescued from a fishing line entanglement high in a tree on Marco Island has been successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild after receiving care at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida's von Arx Wildlife Hospital. Earlier…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago  (182+ words) The rain showers of late in rural Florida have been most welcome after months and months of dangerously dry conditions. And soon the mountains of dead debris that have blanketed many parts of Highlands County since the winter freeze will…...

8+ hour, 27+ min ago  (177+ words) On June 15, Fort Myers City Council awarded $150, 000 in arts and culture grants. Of the 47 applicantsthis year, grants were awarded to 19 arts organizations, one group and one individual artist. The total awarded this year was the same amount as last year....

4+ hour, 2+ min ago  (907+ words) Sometimes, help arrives unexpectedly when we most need it. That's what happens to Liz, a fiercely independent New Yorker, in "Dog Mom," a new play that begins previews June 24 and opens June 26 at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota. "It's about…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (233+ words) Lee County Human & Veteran Services, Lee Tran, the Lee County Library System " as well as other partners " are offering heat-related assistance to people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. Lee County Transit (Lee Tran) will have buses at three locations…...

5+ hour, 47+ min ago  (671+ words) This story was originally published by Suncoast Searchlight. The Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday approved a $91. 8 million budget amendment to fund hurricane recovery projects, a stark reminder that efforts to return the area to a sense of normalcy after a…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago  (348+ words) Highlands County Government and Compost USA entered into a settlement agreement recently that possibly could cut back on the pungent odor that has blanketed the Venus community at times. Residents like Ken Keck who live near the composting facility have…...

18+ hour, 5+ min ago  (111+ words) Prescribed burn North of Lake O Thursday WGCU At WGCU, we believe our stories should be accessible to all. We are aligning our digital platforms with ADA standards. If this content isn't working, contact memberservices@wgcu. org or (239) 590-2500. Prescribed burn…...

21+ hour, 2+ min ago  (96+ words) Military veterans with questions about the benefits they earned, or any claims and appeals processes, can come to a seminar on Tuesday in Bradenton. Veterans should bring ID, their social security number, and any other pertinent documentation regarding their military…...