Charlotte Harbor

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) 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) 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) 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) 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) August 27

Charlotte County 2026-08-27 E-Edition

Florida Weekly (Charlotte) 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…