As Southwest Florida grows, so must commitment at NCH | Opinion
As someone who began my career at the bedside, I’ve always believed that health care starts long before a patient enters a hospital room. It begins with the people who choose this profession: nurses, techs, environmental services teams, physicians, transporters, and so many others, who wake up every day committed to...
‘No harder decision’: Search suspended for 2 missing Florida boaters
The search for two boaters missing off the coast of Naples, Florida, has been suspended after a massive four-day search operation . The U.S. Coast Guard halted its search for Fort Myers attorney Randall Spivey, 57, and his nephew Brandon Billmaier, 33 , at sunset on Monday, Dec. 22. The relatives disappeared on Dec....
Missing dog wanders into Bonita Springs fire station
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — The Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District received an unexpected visitor on Christmas. Firefighters welcomed a lost dog to Fire Station 21 and are looking for the owner. If you think this is your dog, you can message them or visit Fire Station 21...
3 To Do: Live music at Paradise Coast; Anthony Rodia performs; more
1. SATURDAY: Live music at Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Enjoy music at Live at the Cove from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, in Paradise Coast Sports Complex at The Cove Beer & Wine Bar, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples. This week’s performer is Sudamerica Latin Groove. Information: playparadisecoast.com.
3 To Know: DAR honors Islander; nights in nature and shell classes
1. DAR: Organization honors a longtime Marco Islander. Betsy Perdechizzi has been part of the fabric of Marco Island for decades as a resident and historian. She is the author of several books which brought the colorful history of Marco Island and its pioneers to modern Islanders. And she brought many of them to life...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Live music at Paradise Coast; Anthony Rodia performs; more. Journey back in time from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 30, and Wednesday, Dec. 31, during Pioneer Christmas in the Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 South Heathwood Drive. Celebrate Christmas the way the pioneers...
Black bear hunt: First two documented kills reported in South Florida
Bucky Flowers has several black bear hides in his Naples shop that will be processed and turned into rugs over the next few weeks. Owner of Skins and Scales Taxidermy off Kirkwood Avenue, Flowers has been processing hides for 49 years, handling everything from deer to turkey and now, Florida black bears.
Fort Myers Beach regains flood discount bringing potential insurance savings
Homeowners and business owners on Fort Myers Beach could see 25% discounts on flood insurance next year after FEMA recognized the town’s improved flood protection standards.
Bank of the Islands Collects Dozens of Toys, Gifts For FISH Holiday Drive
Bank of the Islands has once again reinforced its year-round support for F.I.S.H. of Santiva-Captiva. In the weeks leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah, the Bank donated dozens of toys and other gifts to F.I.S.H., which distributed them to neighboring families in need. The Bank’s lobby also served as a collection...
Wonder Gardens Celebrates 90th Anniversary With $10M Modernization & Rising Attendance
Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs experienced a 114% surge in October visitors. This happened after the zoo opened its new Otter Grotto exhibit. Two otters named Mae and Ivy arrived from Ohio. The nonprofit zoo and botanical garden welcomed 4,503 guests last October, compared to 2,100 during the same month in 2024.
