Eighteen years ago, Kevin Doyle rode out Hurricane Charley in his Punta Gorda pub and watched as Category 4 winds blew away the roof above his head. “It was harrowing,” Doyle said. “It was terrifying.

Fall festivals, Oktoberfest and Halloween celebrations, and other events taking place in October in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

The historic district in Punta Gorda is known to flood during rain and storm surge events. Now, people in Punta Gorda are trying to decide whether to stay or leave after Charlotte County ordered ...

Looking for your next weekend escape? We found the perfect destination — and it’s just a short drive away.In this edition of Road Trippin’, we head south to exp ...

So much of Southwest Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, especially along the coast. One such spot is downtown Punta Gorda. Helene hit them with the highest documented ...

Eighteen years ago, Kevin Doyle rode out Hurricane Charley in his Punta Gorda pub and watched as Category 4 winds blew away the roof above his head. “It was harrowing,” Doyle said. “It was terrifying.

Saturday marks the start of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, running through Oct. 5, and multiple Sarasota area events will celebrate the annual festival with beer, brats and more — including multiple ...

One year after Hurricane Milton, Charlotte County’s recovery is undeniable. Neighbors rebuilt, shops reopened, and the spirit ...

After nearly two decades at the same downtown Sarasota space, a restaurant has expanded farther locally. Utamaro recently opened in Punta Gorda at 615 Cross St., Unit 1114 in the Benderson Development ...