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SOCIETY: Peace River Wildlife Center Ponce Park Farewell Celebration

NETWORKING: Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet

8th Annual International CultureFest brings global atmosphere to Punta Gorda

Music. Dance. International cuisine. Cultural vendors. Nonstop Performances. A Parade of Nations. All these will highlight the 8th Annual International CultureFest, held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda. Southwest Florida will come together for a…

SOCIETY: Wine, Art & Design, Visual Art Center, Punta Gorda

What to do, Where to go

TOP PICKS Comedy and magic show at The Library at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17 inside Four Points by Sheraton. Enjoy ’50s-inspired comedy, classic rock ’n’ roll, magic and doo-wop with Constantine. Gods of War! Is a combat sports event at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center from…

Florida Resilience Conference returns to Charlotte Harbor

Across Florida, resilience is increasingly moving from planning to implementation as communities confront challenges involving water, coastal systems, energy, infrastructure, land use and growth. Addressing those pressures requires coordination across disciplines, levels of…

ArchWell Health to host community event on metabolic health

What if there is a missing piece to understanding your overall health? ArchWell Health in Port Charlotte will host “The Missing Piece of Your Health Puzzle – Metabolic Health” on Friday, Sept. 18. The educational event will feature Debbie Krider, Ed.D., life and wellness coach,…

CDBIA event offers homeowners expertise, resources and fraud assistance

The Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association (CDBIA) will host its national award-winning Show Me the License Home Building & Remodeling Show, with event sponsor Elite Hurricane Protection on Sept. 25 and 26 at the Charlotte County Fairgrounds, bringing licensed…

Award-winning art and craft festivals coming to SW Florida this season

Howard Alan Events (HAE), along with its American Craft Endeavors (ACE) counterpart — the nation’s largest outdoor art and craft festival producer — has announced its upcoming 2026-27 season of spectacular showcases. The free festivals support thousands of artists’ careers,…

SOCIETY: The Life of Riley Roast and Fundraiser

Sunseeker Resort offers Labor Day weekend getaway

Looking for a Labor Day Weekend getaway with live music, waterfront fun and programming for the whole family? Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida’s premier waterfront resort, is marking the holiday with five days of entertainment and experiences from Sept. 3…

Dr. Temple Grandin on thinking differently

Animal scientist Dr. Temple Grandin addressed Southwest Floridians in Babcock Ranch on Saturday, Aug. 22 with a resounding message. “The world needs all kinds of minds,” Grandin said. Grandin, who has written dozens of books on autism and insights into animal sciences, shared how…