3 To Do: Free concert on Marco; Bonita Art Walk and Naples Wine Fest
1. SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Free concerts in Naples, Marco. The Naples Jazz Society's Naples Jazzmasters will have a free concert at Norris Community Center from 1-3 p.m., Jan. 31, at 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. And on Marco Island, the Naples Big Band performs from 2 until 4 p.m., Sunday,...
Construction begins on Genesis of Naples dealership
Construction began on a new Genesis facility at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Interstate 75 in North Naples in early January. Genesis of Naples remains privately owned and operated by Tim Zellers of Naples since 2018. For Zeller family members and the entire team, this groundbreaking represents far...
Florida cracker heritage comes alive at Sanibel fundraiser
In Florida, it's not baked goods or pyrotechnics that are most associated with word "cracker" – it's the culture of the state's sturdy pioneers, especially those who herded their cattle through the scrub with rawhide whips with the characteristic sound that came to identify them. And it's these people the Sanibel...
Legacy estate hits the market for $38.5 million in Port Royal
Another legacy estate has come to market in Port Royal. The estate — at 1975 Galleon Drive in Naples — is priced at $38.5 million, offering a rare combination of scale, architectural character and bay frontage. The property has 268 feet of frontage along Naples Bay. The two-story residence spans more than 11,300...
Sunshine Ace Hardware Celebrates Grand Opening at Naples Pelican Bay Store
Sunshine Ace Hardware at Pelican Bay Marketplace in Naples recently hosted a two-day grand opening celebration in honor of co-anchoring Pelican Bay Marketplace with Publix. The event, held from Jan. 24-25, 2026, featured grilling parties, giveaways, live music and discounts. It is the fourth Sunshine Ace location to...
Collier County, FL, Zen Asian BBQ restaurant receives administrative complaint with 6 violations
An Asian restaurant in Collier County was cited for six violations during a routine food and health inspection on January 15, prompting state officials to recommend an administrative complaint, according to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
Naples man killed after attempting to cross US41 ahead of SUV
A 68-year-old Naples man has died after authorities said he attempted to cross a major road amid approaching traffic. The wreck happened just after 8:45 p.m. Jan. 28 on U.S. 41, near Bayshore Drive in East Naples, according to a Florida Highway Patrol incident report. Troopers said a Lexus SUV was traveling south...
Freeze watch to go into effect in South Florida with temps in the 30s...
A freeze watch was set to go into effect in South Florida this weekend as temperatures were expected to dip into the low to middle 30s, forecasters said. The freeze watch will go into effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning, National Weather Service officials said Thursday. It impacts inland...
Southwest Florida Restaurants Offer Prix Fixe Menus and Special Events for Valentine’s Day
More than 30 eateries across Southwest Florida will dish out prix fixe menus and themed offerings when Valentine's Day arrives on Feb. 14. Costs run from $65 to $169 per person. Diners can pick Italian, French, Asian, or coastal fare. In Collier County, Barbatella puts together a three-course prix fixe...
Canceled events this weekend in Fort Myers, Naples due to cold weather
A powerful cold blast is expected to send temperatures dropping this weekend like frozen iguanas. Record-low temperatures are predicted across the Southeastern United States, including Southwest Florida. With that chilly forecast in mind, several Fort Myers and Naples area events this weekend have been postponed or...

















