Naples FL

The semiannual Book Sale at the Bonita Springs Library — on March 12, 13 and 14 — will offer thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games for $1 or less. The book sale, which will fill the first-floor meeting room of the public library off Old 41 Road, is organized by the nonprofit Friends of the Bonita Springs...

Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, hosted its Night of a Million Dreams gala on Friday, Feb. 27, raising $1,353,747 to support Better Together’s mission of helping parents find employment and provide a loving, safe and supportive foundation for their children. Held at The Ritz-Carlton...

Drafthouse Cinema invites locals and visitors alike to take a break from the sun and step into the ultimate air-conditioned entertainment experience. Whether families need a midday cool-down or visitors are looking for an evening activity beyond the beach, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Naples is serving up major...

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) today announced plans to expand its premier cardiovascular service to include the foundation of an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant program, reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest levels of advanced care to Southwest Florida. The strategic initiative is positioned...

A Southwest Florida luxury real estate firm has acquired a Punta Gorda brokerage. John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate, which is headquartered in Naples, closed the deal with Walker Realty Group on Feb. 27, the company says in a March 11 statement. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

There are breakfast spots, and then there are places that understand breakfast as a personality trait. Tucked into Bonita Springs, Waffle Monkey is the latter of the two. The establishment is a bright, energetic and colorful brunch spot that takes waffles seriously without taking itself too seriously. From the...

Despite the ongoing challenges — including complicated underwriting and a sagging economy — of making affordable housing pencil out, developers across the country have recently started several such projects. From Florida to Ohio to Washington state, these new developments aim to ease the lack of accessible homes in...

The Bonita Springs Concert Band invites the community to enjoy a free outdoor concert on Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m. at Riverside Park in historic downtown Bonita Springs. The concert will feature guest vocalist James Jones, who will perform Al Jarreau’s soulful favorite “Step by Step” and Cab Calloway’s legendary...

It’s called the King of Diamonds Casino Night and the 2026 date is April 11th. This year’s big fundraiser, sponsored by Alex King and the King Family Foundation, will be held at Margaritaville Beach Resort. Last year the Fort Myers Beach Community Foundation raised just over $100,000 in...

St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17, this year and The Local is celebrating with signature farm to table classics:. Lunch Special: Corned beef, cabbage and spicy mustard sandwich, $20. Dinner Special: Corned beef hash with cabbage, carrots, potatoes and Irish soda bread, $30. 5323 Airport-Pulling Road,...