Undetected corrosion caused Challenger 604 to crash on Florida interstate
The NTSB released the final report this week on the Bombardier Challenger 604 that crashed on a Florida interstate on Feb. 9, 2024. According to the report, the aircraft was flying from the Ohio State University Airport (OSU) to Naples Municipal Airport (APF). After receiving clearance to land, the aircraft received three master warnings over the oil pressure in the engines. Less than a...
Popular Midwestern Chain Quietly Closes Florida Franchise After Nearly 4 Decades
Skyline Chili is known for its spaghetti and hot dogs topped with its signature chili recipe
TPI Adds Another Floor to Silver Sands Application
Perhaps seeing what’s going on with development on the island, TPI’s Tom Torgerson has added a 5th floor to his proposal for the new Silver Sands. The resort was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September of 2022 and eventually sold to TPI for $7.1 million. The original plan...
Naples’ investors fund organic plant milk
Seen in some Naples and Southwest Florida grocery store shelves already—Kiki Milk has an angel. Angel investors from Southwest Florida recently backed PlantBaby, maker of plant-based Kiki Milk. The funding helps boost distribution of the organic plant-based milk. Members of Tamiami Angel Fund V recently invested $710,000 in PlantBaby,...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
In the news: 3 To Do: Rib Cookoff on Marco, Bands & Brews at Paradise Coast, more. Prepare to embark on an unforgettable theatrical journey with “Titanic: The Musical” — an epic, heart-stirring production brought to life under the visionary direction of Kody C. Jones at Arts Bonita Actors Theatre. Set against the grandeur and tragedy of the RMS Titanic’s maiden voyage, this musical blends...
3 To Do: Rib Cookoff on Marco, Bands & Brews at Paradise Coast, more
1. SATURDAY: Marco Island Police Foundation Rib Cookoff. Join the Marco Island Police Foundation from noon until 5 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at the Marco Island Brewery, 1089 N Collier Blvd, Unit 427, Marco Island. Spend the afternoon enjoying delicious ribs from local participants, live music, raffles — all while...
Now You Know: Highest home sale this year; National Tourism Week celebration
A waterfront estate at 1829 South Inlet Drive on Marco Island recently sold for $11,900,000, marking the highest sale on Marco Island this year and the fourth-highest sale ever recorded on Marco. “This sale reflects the continued demand we are seeing at the top of the market on Marco Island,”...
Final report on Naples jet crash says corrosion caused both engines to stall
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWSB) - The crash of a business jet trying to land on I-75 in Naples in 2024 was caused by corrosion that caused both engines to stall, the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded. In a final report on the crash released Thursday, investigators said high levels of...
Fort Myers contractor to rebuild two Sanibel condo communities
Benchmark General Contractors, a Fort Myers company, has won contracts to rebuild two Sanibel Island condominium properties severely damaged during Hurricane Ian in 2022. The condo properties are the Gulf Beach Condo and Kimball Lodge, and both will be built to meet the latest flood elevation standards as well as hurricane wind codes.
Shell Museum Welcomes New Marine Life
There are hundreds of marine animals on exhibit in The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s Living Gallery of Aquariums on Sanibel. Several new species have recently been added. Here they are…. Flamboyant Cuttlefish: The Flamboyant Cuttlefish is a small, visually striking, and. poisonous cuttlefish species found in warm...
