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Pool, splash pad closed as summer break begins
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (329+ words) The area for small children at the Ann & Chuck Dever Pool in Englewood is closed this week, along with the rest of the pool, due to maintenance issues, county officials said." The Ann & Chuck Dever Pool in Englewood is closed…...
COLUMN: Summer is here " no better time to shop local
7+ hour, 42+ min ago (183+ words) As we enter the month of June and welcome the summer season here in Charlotte County, we are reminded of the many things that make our community such a wonderful place to live, work, play and visit. From absolutely beautiful…...
Gulf Theater announces summer shows and season 8
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (665+ words) You'll swear it's Dolly Parton onstage this Christmas, when Karen Hester performs "A Dolly Jolly Christmas" on Dec. 15. "Never Stop Believin" is a convincing take on Journey that hits Gulf Theater again on April 2. PUNTA GORDA " The Military Heritage Museum's…...
New SCF Foundation grants lifts financial load off families for summer camp
4+ day, 37+ min ago (275+ words) Registration for the 2026 Summer Enrichment STEAM Camps is open, and scholarship applications will be accepted while funding remains available, said a news release. WELLEN PARK " As school ends, many students may want to join a summer camp and enhance their…...
National swim school gives swimming tips for safe summer
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (354+ words) Just Against Children Drowning held a charity run event earlier this year in Charlotte County to raise funds for drowning prevention, presenting pictures of children lost to drowning. The nonprofit was started following the loss of 13-month-old twins in 2010. In…...
Water park safety: Keeping children safe in or around water is essential
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (510+ words) There are 1, 300 water parks in the United States and 85 million people visit them each year. As a parent, it's important to know what to look for if you are planning a trip to an indoor or outdoor water park. There…...