Naples FL

As we close the chapter on 2025, the nation is turning its eyes toward 2026 and the once-in a-lifetime celebration of America’s 250th birthday—the Semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. America250 has set an inspiring goal: “350 by 250”—to involve all 350 million Americans in honoring the milestone....

What purpose does artwork serve, besides just adding an accent of color, in an otherwise drab environment. As I sit here in this gallery surrounded by a variety of artwork, I feel happy and content. I scan from painting to painting and see various styles and interpretations of water scenes and landscapes that are...

January on Sanibel Island is about as good as it gets for fly anglers who love technical skinny water sight fishing. Winter’s low sun and those steady northeast blows help pull the tides even lower than the charts call for, draining the grass flats and leaving sand bars high and dry across Pine Island Sound and the...

Austan Cristiaan announced his move to a new program as he continues his development

It was a first for me: Caesar salad prepared and served tableside. Fancy! The hallmark of a singular dining experience for the islands of Sanibel and Captiva at then-named South Seas Plantation. It was the early 1980s, and my husband-to-be, a former captain at King’s Crown restaurant, wanted to impress me. It worked...

The City of Naples will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 5 for the Naples Pier Rebuild Project, marking a major step toward replacing the historic waterfront landmark heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. on the beach at the Naples Pier, accessible...

Happy New Year, SWFL foodies! I'm looking forward to sharing another delicious year of local eats and new restaurants with you all. While there's no telling what 2026 may bring to the Naples food scene, one thing is certain: Chef Kayla Pfeiffer is bringing the wow factor. She's been sharing updates on her newest...

One half of the Island Boys didn't ring in the New Year on a high note ... 'cause TMZ has learned Franky Venegas was arrested again in Florida for alleged drug related offenses and is currently behind bars.

In 2025, the U.S. housing market largely continued the sluggish trends that have defined the post-pandemic years: high prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent economic uncertainty. Historically few homes sold through November 2025, and as sellers struggled to find buyers, many chose not to list at all. That...

Southwest Florida veterans and a host of state and local officials have the first of many milestones coming up with a new nursing home project starting in 2026. A land dedication ceremony is set for Jan. 9 to usher in the county donating 23.5 acres to the state Department of Veterans’ Affairs that will be home to a...