Solana
A census designated place in Charlotte County, Florida.
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Keys Weekly
October 1Fins, ’Canes earn wins ahead of 57th Battle of the Keys
Both sides are rolling with some momentum ahead of the Keys’ most storied football showdown. MARATHON The Dolphins of Marathon traveled to Punta Gorda on Sept. 25 to take on the Trailblazers of Babcock. The Fins’ defense came up big on the Blazers’ first drive, then Marathon made…
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Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
September 29Breast cancer: the second time around
The first call can be one of the hardest. A woman has found a lump, been told she needs more testing or learned that a mammogram revealed something suspicious. She fears what doctors may find, but without health insurance, she also fears what finding out may cost. When that call…
Community Groups & Organizations
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
September 28It’s a rosé craze
Lately, the wine industry trade journals have been running more stories about the rise in interest of rosé wines. Actually, this is nothing new. It started years ago with the debut of the infamous Sutter Home “White Zinfandel.” This easy-drinking sweetish concoction was…
GeneralFlorida Weekly (Charlotte)
September 28The Charlotte County Jazz Society (CCJS) will begin its season of curated performances on Monday, Oct. 12. This year’s inaugural concert features vocalist Fred Johnson, who puts his unique talents in jazz scat vocals and improvisation on display. Johnson’s list of the artists who…
Creatives & Arts
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
September 28My pet peeve: all those tricky snipe hunts
October is a month with both serious and frivolous events on the calendar. It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—that’s the serious one—and it is also home to Halloween, which is not serious, unless you’re terrified of Jack-o-Lanterns. But in researching this month’s events and…
General
Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
September 28A latte more than coffee
Coffee has never been just a product. It’s also a reason people come together. Pop-up coffee shops are the latest craze in a place better known for nice restaurants, retirement communities and dinner reservations before 5 p.m. For years, the area’s coffee culture could be…
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