Powerboat races, festivals, the start of spring training season and other events taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties in February.

PUNTA GORDA, Fla — Governor Ron DeSantis signed the first death warrant of 2025 on Friday, for the man convicted of killing a Punta Gorda couple in 1997. James Ford has been on death row since ...

6A Punta Gorda Charlotte (15-3-1) on Tuesday. The First Academy (10-2) pulled out a 78-74 triple overtime boys basketball victory vs. visiting King’s Ridge Christian of Georgia. Ninth graders L ...