New barbecue joint opens in Cape Coral with Southern favorites, more
Welcome to the neighborhood. Big Nick’s Barbecue is the newest restaurant to open at The Cove at 47 th in Cape Coral . “We always had the idea to open in a small and cozy space,” said Tim Collier, a partner in the business with Erik Flett. “And The Cove is such a unique spot. This makes a lot of sense for us.” The...
Impressive bald eagle protects its prey at Fort Myers golf course
Southwest Florida is full of wildlife surprises. You just have to be in the right place at the right time to see some of the spectacular scenes. One of those amazing moments occurred at the Myerlee Country Club in Fort Myers on Jan. 31. Along the eighth fairway of the popular golf course, an eagle was on watch making...
Bluegrass concert Feb. 4 at SBDAC
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center presents an evening of extraordinary musicianship as Bronwyn Keith-Hynes brings her acclaimed tour to Fort Myers, joined by her husband and fellow bluegrass icon Jason Carter, on Wednesday, Feb. 4. A defining voice in contemporary bluegrass, Keith-Hynes leads this performance with...
Former McDonald’s CEO to give restaurant talk in Punta Gorda
PUNTA GORDA — Former McDonald's CEO Ed Rensi will speak in Punta Gorda, focusing on restaurant leadership.
This beautiful, 2020-built Port Charlotte home is a must-see
Welcome to this beautiful 2020-built Adams Home at 101 Fitzsimons St., Port Charlotte (33954), featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage with a sparkling saltwater pool. Offering 2,240 square feet of living space, this home features an open-concept layout with a formal dining room and a versatile...
Three for 3: Historic places
714 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach – 239-233-8837. This whitewashed fish house, overlooking the water, serves as a beacon welcoming tourists and locals to Fort Myers Beach. It is one of the area’s oldest classic restaurants. The owners have gone to great lengths, partnering with produce farms, cattle ranches,...
Another Delay For London Bay
The next big redevelopment project on Fort Myers Beach keeps getting delayed. At the last few Local Planning Agency meetings, town staff seem to indicate that London Bay’s Outrigger property proposal will be on the next monthly agenda. And then, it isn’t. Why?. This project has been years...
Annual Fort Myers Greek Fest Feb 20 – 22
Join the fun on Feb. 20 – 22 at the 51st Annual Fort Myers Greek Fest. Festival hours will be Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for all of the mouth-watering Greek food the Greek Fest is known for.
Sanibel eyes lethal removal to curb coyote threat to sea turtle nests
If approved, the plan would bring in USDA Wildlife Services, using thermal imaging and suppressed firearms to kill coyotes.
Fort Myers driver blows double the legal limit after swerving on San Carlos Blvd,...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A motorist was arrested for driving under the influence early Monday morning after deputies say he was swerving into oncoming traffic and later provided breath samples more than double the legal limit. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports the incident occurred around 12:30 a.m. near...
