🚔 Multiple Public Safety Jobs Now Open in Collier County
Collier County’s hospitality and security scene is buzzing this month, with several employers looking for reliable people to help keep guests and properties safe. If you’re calm under pressure and like helping others, these roles are worth a look.
Food bank’s purchasing power stretches dollar donations | Opinion
Southwest Florida is a giving community with a strong philanthropic, caring culture. If we see a neighbor struggling, we’ll help. If we recognize a nonprofit that needs more boots on the ground, we’ll volunteer. Today, hunger is an issue impacting thousands of our neighbors. In fact, it’s reached a crisis level with...
A Day in the Life: Shorebird Program Manager
A few minutes before sunrise, Megan Hatten arrives at the Ten Thousand Islands Field Research Station in Goodland. As the Southwest shorebird program manager for Audubon Florida, she and Derek Salge, her counterpart with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, start assembling the day’s supplies: first...
The Mental Fitness Movement Begins at Grounding Spot
There is a movement taking place right here in Estero. Grounding Spot Mental Fitness Club in Coconut Point is redefining the concept of wellness with a bold idea — mental fitness deserves the same attention as physical fitness. Just as people go to the gym to strengthen their bodies,...
🐶 Playful, Gentle & Loyal Dogs Ready for Adoption in Naples
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs in Naples, FL are waiting for loving homes. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.
You Have a New Fire House
Everyone loves when something new opens up on Fort Myers Beach after the beating the island took from Hurricane Ian. Over 300 people attended the ribbon-cutting open house ceremony for the brand new fire house at 2545 Estero Boulevard. Fire Chief Scott Wirth hosted the event and he was like...
‘Caitlin’s Star’ Shines After Nearly Four Decades
Local author and Estero resident Nancy Range Anderson has recently published “Caitlin’s Star,” an interactive children’s picture book that helps children, families and adults talk about love, loss and remembrance. Anderson is recuperating in Estero from knee surgery and also beginning another chapter in her life...
🏥 Multiple Healthcare Jobs Now Hiring in Collier County, FL
Healthcare hiring is strong this month across Collier County, with new openings for nurses, caregivers, and medical office staff. If you’re looking to grow your career in Naples, these roles are worth a look.
Man taken into custody after standoff at Collier County apartment
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Collier County deputies have taken a man into custody after a standoff was safely resolved at the Lago Apartments at the intersection of Radio Road and Livingston Road, after they said they received a report of the man making threats. According to the Collier County...
Pit & Quarry Roundtable addresses policy, safety and markets
The 2026 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference is a wrap, with aggregates industry leaders gathering Tuesday and Wednesday for education and networking at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. The annual meeting attracted more than 80 registrants. Roundtable discussions explored the current business...

















