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Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language
The students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor. There's her eclectic music, from Doris Day singalongs to hip-hop routines and line dances. There's her energy and the way…
COLUMN | More than fireworks: How a day of celebration helped invest in Charlotte County's children
One of my favorite parts of any community celebration isn’t the fireworks or the entertainment — it’s the moments that often go unnoticed.
Charlotte Visitors Bureau inducts Haynes into Hall of Fame; tourism 'Rock Stars' honored
The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau has inducted David Haynes into the Charlotte County Tourism Hall of Fame.
Eviction prevention program gets $250,000 donation
A grant supporting efforts to prevent eviction and homelessness in Southwest Florida has been awarded to the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice.
Knights of Columbus boosts St. Vincent de Paul's food pantry
PUNTA GORDA — The St. Vincent de Paul Sacred Heart Conference recently received a large donation from the Knights of Columbus 8074, which organizer say reinforces a shared commitment to serving neighbors facing food insecurity throughout the community.
Strawberry Festival team distributes record proceeds to local charities
BOCA GRANDE — A record $166,000 in proceeds from the 2026 Strawberry Festival and furniture sale has been distributed to community nonprofits in the community, organizers reported this week.
LOCAL STUDY: New mothers benefit a lot from community resources
SARASOTA — New local research conducted shows that connecting families with community-based support services before and after pregnancy can improve outcomes for mothers and babies.