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RSW Passenger Traffic Declines in July as 680,000 Travelers Pass Through Fort Myers Airport

September 13, 2026 | Businesses | No Comments on RSW Passenger Traffic Declines in July as 680,000 Travelers Pass Through Fort Myers Airport
Southwest Florida International Airport recorded a quieter July, although passenger volume for the first seven months of 2026 remained nearly even with last year. A total of 680,168 passengers traveled through the Fort Myers airport during July 2026, according to figures released by the Lee County…

Pine View School Named Florida’s No. 1 Public High School, Ranks No. 13 in America

September 12, 2026 | Great Reading | No Comments on Pine View School Named Florida’s No. 1 Public High School, Ranks No. 13 in America
One of Sarasota County’s most celebrated schools has once again earned a place among the nation’s academic elite. Pine View School in Osprey has been ranked the No. 1 public high school in Florida and No. 13 in the United States in the newly released 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hig…
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25 Years Later: The Suncoast and America Remember September 11, 2001

September 11, 2026 | Great Reading | No Comments on 25 Years Later: The Suncoast and America Remember September 11, 2001
Twenty-five years after September 11, Sarasota and the Florida Suncoast remember the victims, first responders and the history that unfolded here that morning.

Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern Brings Food, Sports and a Neighborhood Feel to Cortez

September 10, 2026 | Dining | 1 Comment on Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern Brings Food, Sports and a Neighborhood Feel to Cortez
A new locally owned and operated sports tavern has opened in Cortez, bringing another casual dining and gathering spot to one of Manatee County’s most distinctive communities. I stopped by the other day and met one of the family members, Adison who was tending bar. We talked about her family, how…

Live Music This Weekend from Tampa to Naples: September 11-13, 2026

September 10, 2026 | Music | 1 Comment on Live Music This Weekend from Tampa to Naples: September 11-13, 2026
Looking for live music this weekend on Florida’s Gulf Coast? From Tampa and Bradenton to Cortez, Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and Naples, there are plenty of performances scheduled for Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026. This weekend’s lineup i…

Events

Suncoast Aqua Ventures Marks 10 Years of Reef & Beach Cleanup in Terra Ceia

September 4, 2026 | Events | No Comments on Suncoast Aqua Ventures Marks 10 Years of Reef & Beach Cleanup in Terra Ceia
For a decade, volunteers with Suncoast Aqua Ventures have been doing something very simple that produces very visible results: getting trash out of the Suncoast’s waterways, shorelines and coastal co…

Local Charities

Eat Well, Do Good: Columbia Restaurant’s September Community Harvest Returns to Support Sarasota-Area Charities

September 8, 2026 | Charities | No Comments on Eat Well, Do Good: Columbia Restaurant’s September Community Harvest Returns to Support Sarasota-Area Charities
Dining out on St. Armands Circle during September can do more than satisfy an appetite — it can also help support organizations making a difference throughout the Sarasota and Manatee County communit…

Dining

Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern Brings Food, Sports and a Neighborhood Feel to Cortez

September 10, 2026 | Dining | 1 Comment on Tailgatin’ Sports Tavern Brings Food, Sports and a Neighborhood Feel to Cortez
A new locally owned and operated sports tavern has opened in Cortez, bringing another casual dining and gathering spot to one of Manatee County’s most distinctive communities. I stopped by the other…

Music

Great Reading

Pine View School Named Florida’s No. 1 Public High School, Ranks No. 13 in America

September 12, 2026 | Great Reading | No Comments on Pine View School Named Florida’s No. 1 Public High School, Ranks No. 13 in America
One of Sarasota County’s most celebrated schools has once again earned a place among the nation’s academic elite. Pine View School in Osprey has been ranked the No. 1 public high school in Florida a…

Art

Sarasota Festival of Arts: A Celebration of Creativity in the Heart of Florida

February 27, 2025 | Art
Looking for exciting activities to add to your calendar? Mark your dates for March 1st-2nd, 2025, and head over to Sarasota for the premiere of the Sarasota Festival of Arts. This vibrant event promi…

SRQ Scoop

Sarasota Police Step Up Labor Day DUI Enforcement: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

September 4, 2026 | SRQ Scoop | No Comments on Sarasota Police Step Up Labor Day DUI Enforcement: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the Sarasota Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in reminding drivers that celebrating the unofficial end of summer should never…

Opinions & Editorials

To Our Friends in Canada: Florida Needs You—and We Want You Back

August 28, 2026 | Opinions & Editorials | 4 Comments on To Our Friends in Canada: Florida Needs You—and We Want You Back
Political disagreements should never erase generations of friendship between Canadians and Americans. To our friends in Canada: We miss you. We need you. And, most importantly, we want you to know t…
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