New restaurants, food trucks, and breweries in Southwest Florida
It’s a busy time of year throughout Southwest Florida and the local dining scene is no exception. Here are 10 of the latest happenings, starting with recent openings … Street Wok This Asian flavored food truck is the newest addition to Slipaway Food Truck Park in Cape Coral. It’s owned by Andreas Visilias, whose...
New pickleball courts at Rutenberg Park Courts open
Lee County Parks & Recreation announces that the new pickleball courts at Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe Blvd., are complete and the courts are now open for play starting Thursday, Feb. 5. The $3.2 million improvement project added eight lighted pickleball courts, including four covered courts, along with a shade...
Gateway parents raise safety concerns over traffic congestion near schools
Gateway parents said they have safety concerns over school traffic, with some telling Fox 4 the wait 45 minutes in pick-up lines on Griffin Drive.
Whiskey Joe’s building permits ‘on hold’
CHARLOTTE HARBOR — Charlotte County officials say building permits for Whiskey Joe’s restaurant in Charlotte Harbor are on hold.
18th Taste of Punta Gorda set to return
PUNTA GORDA — It's almost time for a one-day celebration that always brings out some of the best of food, music and community spirit.
Eagle Eats: Seoul Vibez Instant Ramen Bar
There’s always one stereotypical food that college students are supposed to consume, and that’s ramen. Now, let’s turn on our imagination and think of an instant ramen bar with Korean street food options. This week, I made my way to a rare sighting, a Korean Ramen restaurant....
100% confirmed: Four new restaurants for Fishermen’s Village
PUNTA GORDA — “A new restaurant opening that hires 100 people is unusual,” the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce recently noted.
Sanibel has had one gas station since Ian, but damaged Chevron site may reopen
Drivers on Sanibel could have a new spot to fuel up soon. Kangaroo Express applied to reopen the old Chevron site destroyed by Hurricane Ian.
Housing Trust Group, AM Affordable Housing Break Ground on $55M Project in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) and AM Affordable Housing have broken ground on a new, $55 million seniors housing development in Fort Myers. Upon completion, Legacy Park II will total 130 units reserved for residents age 55 and older earning at or below 30, 60 and 70 percent of the area median income...
Cape Coral city council rejects proposal to change to ‘strong mayor’ structure
Cape Coral City Council rejected a proposal for a strong-mayor government. Right now, the city is run by the city manager.
