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Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
Photo via MGN You might call them mini marts or convenience stores, where you fill up your tank, run in, grab a snack or a slushy, and you’re on your way. But there’s a new trend in some corner stores: Food, drinks and dining turned upscale, even healthy. And you may even want to stay awhile. We’re talking fresh from the grill chicken wraps, stir fry, mouthwatering meatloaf and custom omelets. “There’s certainly a move towards more healthy items at convenience stores,” says Jeff Lenard from the National Association of Convenience Stores. “You want something indulgent? Great. You want something healthy? Great. It’s all under one roof.” Of course, you can still snag a giant soda, candy bar and a bag of chips, but we also found mini-restaurants inside some mini marts, where employees make your food to order. Some of the 165 million customers who go to convenience stores each day in the U.S. told us they’re liking the variety. “My favorite healthiest menu option is definitely grilled chicken,” Keith Berkley says. “I like how I feel after I eat it. I feel healthier,” Jessica Hardy adds. And for some Americans, the 154,000 corner stores in the country are where they buy much of their food. So, the National Association of Convenience Stores partnered with Partnership for a Healthier America. “We are working with nutritionists who can basically help tell us what is credible and what is not,” Lenard says. Some stores allow you to fill up your tank, grab your food, and then dine on café style seating, patios with umbrellas or on leather loungers. One store offers a burgers and beer joint, featuring local craft beers and it’s also a speakeasy. “There certainly is a growing trend to, to look at what is hip, what is new, what is exciting. A lot of people come to stores and they want to be surprised, they want to be wowed,” Lenard says. Other stores are going high tech, allowing you to use touch screen menus inside the store and then pick up your food. Others are working on technology to let you order food from the gas pump on a touch screen and then duck in to get it inside the store. And with 83% of items purchased for immediate consumption, experts predict. “When you look at convenience stores in the next 10 years they’ll be different, and they will focus on what customers want, fast, fresh and get them on their way,” Lenard says. Last year sales convenience store sales topped 600 billion dollars. That number is comparable to grocery store sales.