Paradise Coast Sports Complex: A Sports Tourism Powerhouse
In a relatively short time, Paradise Coast Sports Complex has quickly become one of Florida’s most dynamic examples of how a modern sports destination can anchor tourism, serve residents and drive long-term economic growth. Located within Collier County’s City Gate development near Interstate 75, the 175-acre complex...
Nonprofit gala set for Feb. 27 at Ritz-Carlton Tiburon in Naples
A nonprofit focused on supporting families and children will host its fifth annual Night of a Million Dreams gala in late February. The Better Together event is from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. It will raise funds to help parents find employment and provide a safe and supportive...
Southwest Florida town of Ave Maria hit with measles outbreak
An outbreak of measles is occurring in Ave Maria and people are scrambling to get tested. "I can confirm there are active cases in the town of Ave Maria," Kristie Jacobsen, a registered nurse at the Mater Dei Clinic in Ave Maria, said late Friday. Ave Maria is in eastern Collier County. Jacobsen could not say how...
Tee Up for a Great Cause
Annual golf scramble fundraiser included fun, community spirit, and support for children’s education and play at Naples’ The Strand. Golf enthusiasts had the chance to combine their passion for the game with meaningful community support at the third annual Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) Golf Scramble....
Naples Greek Festival serves food and tradition amid cold snap in SWFL
Organizers said the festival is prepared for about 10,000 people and includes both indoor and outdoor spaces.
It’s Time To Renew Those Vows
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, join other local couples as they gather on the beach at Lovers Key State Park for the annual vow renewal ceremony. Cuddle up with your partner from 10AM to 11:30AM. “Surrounded by sea breezes and stunning Gulf sunsets, the Annual Vow Renewal Ceremony invites...
Estero residents urged to complete village planning survey
ESTERO, Fla. — Estero residents have their last chance Friday to participate in a survey that will help shape the future of the village, focusing on development along US-41 and nearby neighborhoods. Village leaders are concluding a survey tied to their eco-historic planning study, which looks at development around...
Freeze And Extreme Cold Watches Issued For South Florida This Weekend As Region Braces...
We’re in for a cold one this weekend, South Florida! A powerful arctic air mass will be bringing in the coldest air the region has seen since 2010, with temperatures dipping into the 30s and “feels-like” temperatures in the 20s. The National Weather Service has issued a...
Richard Nielsen Spotlights Australian Wagyu at Audubon CC
The latest 2026 Cookbook entry, courtesy of Director of Culinary Operations Richard Nielsen, CEC, PCIII, was a the third course at one of Audubon Country Club’s (Naples, Fla.) chef’s table. porcini risotto, balsamic-glazed pearl onions, baby heirloom tomato confit, sauteed Swiss chard, baby turnip,. roasted brown...
Winning pickleball’s first serve
If you’ve lived in Southwest Florida for more than five minutes, you’ve heard the soundtrack: the pop-pop of a plastic ball, the squeak of court shoes, and that one laugh you can only make after a rally you absolutely had no business winning. Pickleball isn’t just a sport here—it’s a social ecosystem. And if you’re...
