Naples family business thrives through constant reinvention
Naples father-son business team shares insights on family enterprise challenges ahead of FGCU conference, revealing 500% cost increases over 15 years.
Placida Roadhouse Pub and Pizza Builds on Experience, Family-Focused Approach
Placida Roadhouse Pub and Pizza has undergone a major transformation over the past two years, evolving from a long-closed bar into a full-service restaurant and neighborhood gathering spot. Owner Dave Wean, along with silent partners David Diedrick and Leslie Pines, reopened the establishment in January 2024 as a...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Thief strikes same Lehigh Acres victim twice
A Lehigh Acres car was broken into twice and stolen by the same suspect in just over a month. Deputies found the stolen Hyundai two miles away.
Lee County, FL: Florida Man Cited After Wedging Car Under Bus
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lee County, FL – A Florida man was cited after crashing into the rear of a stopped school bus and becoming wedged underneath it during the morning commute, authorities said Wednesday. According to the Lee...
Port Charlotte retail site sold for $2M, to be developed as Whataburger
Alliant Partners Development, a Tampa-based real estate development firm, has bought nearly an acre in Port Charlotte, where it is in the process of building a new restaurant on the space. The 0.81-acre property is at 1470 Tamiami Trail. right off of Veterans Boulevard and El Jobean Road. It is...
Water main break shuts down part of Plantation Road in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A water main break has shut down part of Plantation Road near Bonavie Cove in Fort Myers on Tuesday morning. According to the city of Fort Myers, crews are assessing the break that happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. The northbound lane of Plantation Road has...
Updated waterfront PGI pool home offers southern exposure
Soak up all-day sunshine and effortless Florida living in this beautifully renovated, three-bedroom, two-bath waterfront pool home at 1115 Lucia Drive in Punta Gorda Isles (33950). Don’t let the year it was built fool you! This home has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, and shines with coastal charm.
Gulf Coast Theatre Review: ‘Back to the Future: The Musical’
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — "Back to the Future: The Musical" is high-tech theater in the 21st century, unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s hard to imagine how the beloved 1985 film could ever translate to the stage, but through the magic of lasers, smoke, and moving set pieces, the DeLorean quite literally takes flight,...
Dozens of Sanibel homeowners elevate houses after multiple hurricane hits
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Storm surge is a major threat in Florida, leading many homeowners on Sanibel Island to elevate their properties after hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton flooded Gulf Coast homes. SEE WHY THE GULF COAST IS SO VULNERABLE TO STORM SURGE IN THE VIDEO BELOW:. Barb Lasky,...
1999 Shelby Series 1 Roadster With Just 750 Miles from Premier Auction Group
When Carroll Shelby introduced the Series 1 Roadster in the late 1990s, it represented a sharp departure from nostalgia-driven projects and a clear statement of modern intent. This 1999 Shelby Series 1, offered by Premier Auction Group, stands as a remarkably preserved example of that vision, showing just 751 actual...

















