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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,…

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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…