5 Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Cape Coral to Try
Cape Coral’s comfort food tilts coastal and hearty—seafood baskets, barbecue, and family-owned spots that keep locals loyal. These five bring the flavor and the friendly. Waterfront views meet beachy comfort at The Boathouse. Fried seafood baskets with golden shrimp and flaky fish, coconut shrimp with sweet chili...
Residents, pets escape Peachland Boulevard fire in Port Charlotte early Saturday morning
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A house fire broke out early Saturday morning on Peachland Boulevard in Port Charlotte, but the residents and their pets were able to get out before crews arrived. According to Charlotte County Fire & EMS, crews were dispatched at 12:11 a.m. and when they arrived,...
Jingdu Japanese Buffet restaurant cited for 15 violations in Lee County, FL, but passed...
Jingdu Japanese Buffet in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, was cited for 15 violations during a November 5, 2025, inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, though the restaurant met inspection standards that same day after staff corrected several issues on-site.
Bev Yankwitt has the most fun doing abstract art
PUNTA GORDA — It wasn’t until retirement that Bev Yankwitt found her true place in the art world.
Brush fire contained near Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and US 41 in south...
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — South Trail Fire & Rescue, along with the Iona McGregor Fire Department, responded to a brush fire Saturday evening in the area between Costco and Cypress Lake Drive. The fire involved heavy brush and deep layers of undergrowth, creating challenging conditions — especially near the...
Best SW Florida reader photos include Sanibel, Copeland, Fort Myers and Pine Island
Do you have a picture from paradise you’d like to share with Tropicalia readers? We’d love to print it. Email photos to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, where you took the picture and what kind of camera or phone you used. Get snapping! Note: Photos submitted to Tropicalia are not...
A new Caribbean-inspired sushi spot is coming to Fishermen’s Village
The Islands Restaurant and Bar is set to open before the new year, bringing a tropical twist to traditional sushi.
Family and neighbors describe race to save woman from Port Charlotte house fire
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on a family and neighbors race to save a woman from a Port Charlotte house fire before she was rushed to the hospital fighting for her life
North Fort Myers eagle pair now have second egg confirmed
An eagle nest in north Lee County that millions have watched over the years is again drawing attention. The breeding pair of American bald eagles in the North Fort Myers nest successfully continued their family this week. One egg was confirmed Wednesday and a second was produced and confirmed Saturday...
Estero Village Council to Discuss Traffic Study, Budget, and Local Issues at November 19...
On November 19, 2025, the Estero Village Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will start with recognition of Estero High School student Kaitlyn Mancin. The agenda includes approval of an auditing services contract, a second budget amendment, and support for a noise wall by FDOT near The Brooks community.
