Local News in Charlotte County

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 31

Pets of the Week: AWL, EARS and Suncoast Humane Society

Animal Welfare League Piggy is a 1-year-old girl who is ready to find her happily ever after. And with her princess personality, she may just be the royal addition your family has been waiting for. Piggy is a crate-trained, friendly, playful, happy, goofy and fun-loving girl with…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 31

The legacy of Dolly Parton in Charlotte County

Today, my heart is broken. I am deeply saddened by the passing of my beloved Dolly Parton. And I say “my Dolly,” knowing full well that she belonged to all of us. For most of the world, Dolly was an icon. To me, she was also the woman who inspired one of the greatest and most…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 30

Live the SWFL lifestyle at this private, five-acre retreat

This private, 5-acre retreat at 29375 Bryan Way, Punta Gorda (33982), is designed for the Southwest Florida lifestyle. Set behind a gated entrance and surrounded by mature oaks, pines, citrus and tropical landscaping, this fenced and cross-fenced property offers a combination of…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 28

The magic behind the moving pictures

Walt Disney was one of the pioneers of animation, creating some of the most recognized and beloved characters in the history of media. Walt Disney Feature Animation, which was responsible for some of the biggest animated movies in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, was based right here…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 27

Learning more about wine

As we’ve noted many times in this column, the wine world is a very big place. Learning about it is an endless journey, and if you look at the bookshelf in my office, you’ll see an extensive selection of materials that have guided my own travels. There are literally hundreds of…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 27

Putting Fundamentals

Putting is often considered the simplest part of golf. The stroke is short, and there is no need to generate tremendous clubhead speed. Yet putting is one of the most demanding skills in the game because small changes in alignment, balance, face angle or speed can produce…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 27

‘Mother Daughter Sister Stranger’

There is no better way to round out your end -of- summer reading than to pick up the newest, hottest psychological thriller by Hank Phillippi Ryan. Hot off the press! Cancel everything on your to-do list right this very moment. Prepare yourself to become completely immersed in…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 27

Charlotte County 2026-08-27 E-Edition

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 26

“I have to leave this marriage”

About a year ago, I said to my husband, “I have to leave this marriage.” That is where this story begins. It shocked me that I said it. I had not planned to say it out loud — it just came out. I did not know what to say next. So, I said it again, hoping my brain would […] The…

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) Published August 26

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…