Now You Know: A $75,000 grant for St. Matthew’s; ‘Night to Flamingle’
St. Matthew’s House, a local not-for-profit, is one of 56 winners of the 2026 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant for $75,000. Owner/operators Chip Hudson and P.J. Rodriguez presented the award. St. Matthew's House provides services to help those experiencing hunger, homelessness and addiction in Southwest...
Important Update from the East Corkscrew Alliance and Engage Estero
February was a busy month, with many meetings among the East Corkscrew Alliance (ECA), Engage Estero, and senior officials at the county and local government levels. Those involved included County Manager Dave Harner, Assistant County Manager Christine Brady, Assistant County Manager and Chief Financial Officer Pete...
New WhiteSands Resource Details How Referral Pathways Improve Drug and Alcohol Rehab Outcomes
A new educational resource from WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Naples aims to make the process of choosing and entering addiction treatment centers easier for people and families. The article focuses on how referral systems work for alcohol and drug rehab, explaining why professional referrals and clinical...
What are your favorite restaurants in East Naples? 5 places to try
This dining reporter has a new home! After a few years in Golden Gate, I recently relocated to East Naples, which opened up an entirely new culinary world. Every neighborhood in Naples and Collier has a unique restaurant scene from ritzy downtown date night spots to casual cultural spots in Golden Gate. I'm excited...
Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital
The Coletti family in Collier County has given $10 million to Naples Comprehensive Health to advance oncology services for women at the hospital. The gift is in honor of the life and legacy of Brynne Coletti, who died in December 2024 from brain cancer at 67. NCH will recognize this gift through the naming of the Bob...
VIDEO: Fortunate Youth – What A Dream (Live Music) Sugarshack Sessions
Fortunate Youth – What A Dream (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Fortunate Youth from Hermosa Beach, CA performing an original acoustic version of their song “What A Dream” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1269. More...
From brain surgery to wanting to run marathon, Naples 2nd-grader on mend
Editor's note: This updated story now includes an interview with Anwyn Watts principal, Dr. Susan Jordan. What started out as a little girl’s cry turned into every parent’s worst nightmare and rallied a community behind one of North Collier's youngest ambassadors. Doctors thought that Anwyn Watts, 7, of Naples would...
Florida golf club goes through rebrand, goes fully private
The Naples Grande Golf Club has a new look — and a new name. After a major renovation to the clubhouse and golf course, the club has rebranded. It's now a fully private, members-only club. The new name: CAVU Golf Club. Previously, the club operated under a semi-private model, affiliated with the Naples Grande Beach...
A Day at The Beach
On Friday, March 6th Fort Myers Beach Art Association artists will join the Celebration of 30 Years of Fort Myers Beach. Artists will be showing and selling artworks featuring tropical flair and Fort Myers Beach landmarks. Beginning at 2PM at Bayside Veterans Park. the celebration begins with an opening ceremony...
Priority-based budgeting yields millions in savings for Collier County
In 2023, Collier commissioners made a major shift towards what's known as priority-based budgeting. In collaboration with ResourceX, a Tyler Technologies company, the county has worked to align spending with community goals, with a focus on cutting costs, while boosting operational efficiency and effectiveness. At a...
