SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Free concert on Marco; Bonita Art Walk and Naples Wine Fest. Tribute band performing ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s music. On Friday, Jan. 30, Edison and Ford Winter Estates will present the inaugural Rhythm on the River concert of the year featuring the tribute band, “On The Roxx.” The band...
5 Best New Restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida that People Swear By
Cape Coral has grown rapidly, and its dining scene has been evolving right alongside it. What was once dominated by very casual, mostly local haunts now includes polished waterfront spots, creative bistros, and global influences that still fit the relaxed Southwest Florida lifestyle. These five restaurants show how...
Community Comes Together with Free Diapers at Lee County Health & Wellness Fair
You’re not one of the best parts about living in Southwest Florida is the community love. I’ve honestly never lived anywhere else where people come together the way they do here. Down here, neighbors don’t just live next to each other.. hey actually look out for each other. You really saw it during the hurricane....
Cape Coral Fire Department Warns Residents of Text Message Scam Selling Fake Discounted Shirts
The Cape Coral Fire Department issued an alert Sunday after scammers began sending texts to residents. The messages promised department shirts at a $10 discount. They weren't real. "Please remember that the Cape Coral Fire Department will never solicit or try sell you anything via text," the department said, per...
Dollar Tree to Open Store on 1.9-Acre Site Near JetBlue Park in Fort Myers
A retail pad in south Fort Myers changed hands for $950,000. The 1.9-acre plot at 13480 Rickenbacker Parkway will become a Dollar Tree store. It sits west of JetBlue Park, off Daniels Parkway near Southwest Florida International Airport. DPG Florida Shopping Centers LLC purchased the land from Daniels Parkway Real...
Canceled events this weekend in Fort Myers, Naples due to cold weather
A powerful cold blast is expected to send temperatures dropping this weekend like frozen iguanas. Record-low temperatures are predicted across the Southeastern United States, including Southwest Florida. With that chilly forecast in mind, several Fort Myers and Naples area events this weekend have been postponed or...
8 cities where retirees experience the highest quality of life in the U.S
The idea of the perfect retirement city often goes beyond sunshine and scenery; it’s about the quiet choices that make life more fulfilling in these select U.S. locations. The landscape of American retirement is shifting rapidly as we move through 2026. Most people assume that sunshine and low taxes are the only...
‘Much-needed’ talks – Council travels to Tallahassee to discuss water needs
TALLAHASSEE — Three Punta Gorda City Council members thanked state Rep. Vanessa Oliver for seeking $4 million in appropriations for the city’s 2026 budget.
Cape Coral Yacht Club Begins Major Rebuild After Devastating Boathouse Fire
Work crews arrived at Cape Coral Yacht Club this week. They're starting a big rebuilding project after a fire tore through the boathouse. Mayor John Gunter announced that contractors had mobilized on-site, kicking off the removal of charred docks and the replacement of crumbling seawalls. "The city says this work...
7 Southern Cities Where Home Prices Are Expected To Crash in the Next 12...
Based on Zillow's home price data and industry projections, the following Southern cities are expected to experience sharp price declines in the year ahead.
