It is currently owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. WCTQ is a Class C3 FM station, with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 11,500 watts.
The transmitter is on North Tamiami Trail (U.S. Route 41) at Florida State Road 681 (Venice Connector).
The two stations were owned by the Venice Broadcasting Company and they simulcast a middle of the road format of adult popular music, local news and sports.
Over time, the tempo picked up and the station transitioned to hot adult contemporary hits.
WCTQ will go back occasionally for songs from Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Waylon Jennings.