Lee, Hillsborough, Charlotte county shopping centers sell, land tenants
A deal has been reached for the potential purchase of Fisherman’s Village in Charlotte County, though details at this point are scarce. SVN Commercial Partners says in a statement that a local development group “with deep ties in Punta Gorda” has the property under contract and plans to invest in it. A previous sale of the property fell through in 2024. The buyer was...
Collier County teachers win raises short of what they fought for
After an impassioned hearing, the Collier County School Board resolved a dispute over teacher salaries . At a night hearing on May 1, the board heard from the dueling sides on a months-long labor impasse before reaching a decision. The board is scheduled to ratify the agreement on Wednesday, May 6. It will apply to the current 2025-26 school year. Salaries are negotiated...
Gulf Coast Weather Impact issued for Saturday night
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Gulf Coast Weather Impact Day is in place Saturday night. Another line of showers will push towards coastal Lee and Collier counties approaching the midnight hour. Rounds of rain and storms are expected to last through the night and tomorrow morning. Heavy rain, frequent...
Revolution, Redemption, and Song: Les Misérables Takes the Stage at TNP
Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel and featuring the iconic music of Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, Les Misérables tells a profound story of redemption, justice, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope. Set in 19th-century France, the musical follows the journey of Jean Valjean, a man seeking redemption after years of imprisonment, while the relentless Inspector Javert pursues him.
Bringing Comprehensive, High-Quality Healthcare to the Heart of Orangetree
In Orangetree, growth is everywhere you look. New homes, new families, and a steady rhythm of daily life define this expanding corner of Collier County. But for years, one essential piece has been missing. Access to nearby healthcare has not kept pace, leaving many residents traveling miles for even the most routine care.
Times Square Light Work Begins Monday
The final piece to the traffic light puzzle in the downtown area of Fort Myers Beach will soon be in place. Work on the Lee County owned light at the Times Square intersection begins Monday, one month earlier than expected. Lee County Department of Transportation Traffic and its contractor, DPI...
3 new measles cases reported in South Florida; state ranks 4th in U.S.
Three additional measles cases were reported in South Florida in April as the state, for two consecutive months, ranks fourth in the U.S. for the highest number of cases this year. As of April 25, the latest data available, there have been a total of 149 measles cases in the...
Immokalee High School student faces charges for social media threat
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A 17-year-old Immokalee High School student is facing charges Friday after Collier County detectives investigated a social media threat made to the school. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the teen is facing a charge of writing a threat to kill or do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism. This is a second...
Road trip! Sarasota’s St. Armands Circle sees big comeback after hurricane damage
Fort Myers, Naples, SW Florida residents might want to consider a road trip to nearby Sarasota. Businesses on Sarasota’s famed St. Armands Circle are back at full capacity on one of its most storm-battered blocks. Now fully leased, a three-unit retail building at 28 S. Boulevard of the Presidents, which took on significant flood damage during hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024...
House Prices In These 4 Popular Florida Retirement Towns Just Dropped
The Pandemic price boom for homes in places like Ocala and Naples has finally relaxed.
