Gulf Coast Theatre Review: ‘& Juliet’
FORT MYERS, Fla. — "& Juliet" is Shakespeare reimagined in a way that today's audiences can truly love, turning a familiar classical romance completely upside down in a vibrant modern world. Bursting with energy, pizazz, and plenty of '90s flair, the show is a clever remix of Shakespeare blended...
Bonita Springs, Naples restaurants named most romantic in country
The reviews will leave you swooning. Angelina’s Ristorante in Bonita Springs has been named one of 2026’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the country by OpenTable. With a 4.8 out of 5-star rating, it’s the third consecutive year this modern and fine-dining Italian gem has earned the honor. Only this time around,...
Fort Myers Beach man dead after boating accident off Sanibel Island
A Fort Myers Beach man has died in a boating accident off the coast of Sanibel Island. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a report of an overturned kayak just outside the Sanibel Causeway. Rescue crews located 60-year-old Mark Kocher who was unresponsive in the...
SOCEITY: Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida ribbon-cutting
This past Monday, on Feb. 2, 2026, marked the ribbon-cutting ceremony and unveiling of Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida’s Cape Coral medical care building. This new office will serve as an extension of Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida, with over 30 providers ranging from ob-gyns, physician...
Lee County approves $5 million road resurfacing project for part of Lehigh Acres
Lee County commissioners approved $5 million resurfacing project for some streets in Lehigh Acres including DeSoto, Willard, Henry, Edison and Cortez avenues.
Dad hopes for information concerning Fort Myers woman found dead
A Fort Myers woman has been found dead, missing for more than a week. Julia "Jules" Curvo, 28, was reported missing on Jan. 21, according to SWFL Crime Stoppers. She was last seen alive near apartments at 1761 Fowler St., blocks from downtown Fort Myers. After a 10-day search, Curvo was found dead on Jan. 30....
New Pass dredge clears way for more boat traffic
Navigating New Pass by boat is no simple task. “You literally have to follow a zig zag following where it’s deep,” said Jane Early, marina manager of MarineMax, which stores hundreds of boats at its New Pass-bordering marina and dealership. “You have to hug the left side, then go to the right side, and then there’s a...
Florida cardiology group expands with $1.58M deal
Lehigh Acres, Fla.-based Premier Cardiology Care has expanded its footprint in Fort Myers, Fla., with the $1.58 million acquisition of four medical office condominiums, according to a Feb. 4 Gulfshore Business report. The transaction closed in early January. Mike Rivera of Saggio Realty represented the buyer,...
Over 5,000 iguanas captured in Florida during 2-day cold weather roundup: FWC
More than 5,000 iguanas were captured and turned in during Florida's two-day roundup amid cold temperatures, state wildlife officials said. The 5,195 invasive green iguanas were removed from the ecosystem during the temporary capture period that ran from Feb. 1-2, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission...
Paws for a Cause set for Feb. 12
PORT CHARLOTTE — Grand Villa of Port Charlotte is hosting Paws for a Cause from 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.

















