Rotonda West
FOOD & DRINK
Super Day Express in Port Charlotte, One Stop Gas and Gourmet
A while ago we had the pleasure of bringing you a story about Super Day Express, Facebook a unicorn place of sorts offering gas outside and gourmet foods inside. Wait. What? Yes, that’s right, this place blows the idea of road food right out the back door. When the Mrs. says grab me a snack as you head into pay for your gas, she will surely remember why she fell for you when you come out carrying a 6-inch slice of piping hot lasagna with a strawberry cheesecake along for good measure. It is phenomenal, to say the least. And guess what? Super Day Express in Port Charlotte is still serving up some of your favs and surprising visitors with out-of-this-world culinary masterpieces.
Allegiant Air has added a new route to this Southwest Florida airport. It starts in November
It's still summer, but it's not too early to think about the fall and winter when it comes to traveling. Southwest Florida is a popular destination for tourists, snowbirds and people relocating from other cities around the U.S. That means coming and going with high frequency and travelers are always hoping a nearby airport will take them to their favorite destinations.
Video shows black bear at North Port, Florida home's front door
A black bear was caught on video approaching the front door of a North Port home. The North Port Police Department responded to a report of a black bear along Tidwell Street in the North Port Estates area over the weekend, according to a post on the agency's Facebook page.
Sunflower Market Is Combating Food Waste by Selling Discounted Food That Might Otherwise End up in a Landfill
While millions of people in the United States struggle with hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis, Americans as a whole trash more than 160 billion pounds of perfectly good food every year, which, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, amounts to about 40 percent of our total food supply. Confusion about food dating is a major factor, and 83 percent of Americans have prematurely thrown out food because of a so-called “expiration” date.
Great horned owl dies from possible rat poison in Punta Gorda
PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A great horned owl dies after being poisoned by what experts believe came from a rat trap. According to the Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda, the great horned owl, with a brood patch, was rescued Sunday from a yard. The owl died after...
Englewood Art Center offers Summer Art Market
The summer may be hot, but there’s an indoor, family-friendly event featuring cool art by area-based artists and artisans, artist demonstrations, live music, food trucks and activities for the young and young at heart. The Englewood Art Center, a division of Ringling College of Art and Design, is offering...
Downtown Sarasota restaurant with 17 years of history opens new location
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-owned Cross Trails Center. It is the second location for the restaurant specializing in sushi and other Asian cuisine, with its downtown...
Shop Local North Port Market Open Every Saturday
It used to be that if you lived in North Port and wanted a great farmer’s market or a nice dinner with outdoor music you had to travel to Sarasota or Punta Gorda. It was a fair trade off for the then affordable housing found in our area. Having lived in the same home in North Port for 20 years, we have watched our small town grow and stretch beyond US41 in ways not imagined. Not one, but now two emerging Sarasota Memorial Hospital options in North Port is one of those items that long seemed impossible. A plethora of new businesses, including several restaurants that are standing the test of time make dining out in your own neighborhood a joy. Another true gem of our little city’s growth is the new Shop Local North Port Market. Facebook Folks, this farmer’s market is the real deal! Fresh produce, meats, seafood, baked goods, wonderful soaps and candles, food trucks, and live music are on the agenda. And it’s growing weekly with a waitlist of local businesses wanting in.
Pick A Pumpkin This October In North Port’s Pumpkin Plunge
NORTH PORT, FL — Get ready for a splash of autumnal excitement at North Port Parks & Recreation’s annual Pumpkin Plunge! Join us on Oct. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the North Port Aquatic Center (6205 W. Price Blvd.) for a unique and fun-filled event perfect for the whole family.
Auditions held for Venice Laughs
Venice Theatre invites area stand-up comedians to audition for “Venice Laughs: An End-Of- Year Holiday Season Stand-Up ComedyFest for Adults Who Love The Funny Side of Life.” Comedians selected will round out Venice Laugh’s four public performances anchored by these headliners:. • Al Ernst, 7:30 p.m. Friday,...
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