These 9 Spots In Florida Always Serve Perfectly Crispy And Golden Fried Fish
In Florida, fried fish is taken seriously, especially in places where fresh seafood is part of everyday life rather than a special occasion. Locals know that great fried fish depends on timing, temperature, and restraint rather than heavy batter or unnecessary seasoning. The best restaurants focus on crisp coatings...
New discovery center opens at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary in SW Florida
The new Spurlino Foundation Discovery Center opened in January 2026 at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary . The 1,600-square-foot center, located at the Blair Visitor Center, features exhibits such as "The Secret Lives of Plants," "Life Beneath the Surface" and "Amphibians and Reptiles," said a news release. The...
Naples, Marco Island restaurants named most romantic in the country
It's getting steamy in the Southwest Florida dining scene. Popular reservation platform OpenTable featured three Southwest Florida restaurants as a few of the most romantic restaurants in the country . Out of 100 restaurants across the country that made this year's list, two call Collier County home: Sails Restaurant...
Naples man charged for killing 11-week-old Chihuahua
Xavier Reda initially told police that the dog ran out the back door, slipped through an opening in the stairwell, and fell from the second floor, the department said.
North Naples beach has high bacteria level; avoid the water
Sure its cold outside and swimming in the Gulf is unlikely but there is another reason to skip the dip. Recent tests of Gulf waters in North Naples shows bacteria contamination and health officials advise against all water-related activity. The state Department of Health in Collier County said testing conducted Feb....
New proton therapy center in Estero offers hope and boosts medical tourism
ESTERO, Fla. — A new proton therapy center in Estero, Florida, is drawing patients from across the state and beyond, offering hope and advanced treatment options for those battling cancer. Matt Bleakely, originally from Boston, is one such patient who found comfort in receiving treatment close to his family...
Truly Nolen strengthens leadership team with internal promotions
Truly Nolen Pest Control recently announced the promotion of Oscar Avila and Eric Stark to leadership positions within its respective service offices. Truly Nolen Pest Control announced the promotion of Oscar Avila to manager of the company’s Naples, Fla. service office. Avila joined Truly Nolen as a...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Beach cleanup on Marco; Seafood Fest in Bonita and more. The French Quarter Funk Fest is free and features Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., The Soul Rebels, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and more. Starts at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 7. Free general admission, $34 for front-row seating, VIP available. At...
Cars on 5th: Where to park, road closures for Naples’ popular car show
Organizers are expecting huge crowds Feb. 7 for the annual Cars on 5th in downtown Naples. As many as 25,000 people cram Fifth Avenue South every year for the luxury-car show. That’s why Naples police are telling people to get there early to avoid traffic and find good parking. “Expect large crowds, traffic...
Now You Know: Tigertail restoration work; another ‘Treasures in the Trunk’
The city of Marco Island recently provided us with an update on restoration work being done at Tigertail Lagoon and Sand Dollar Island “to maintain compliance with state permit requirements.”. This work focuses on maintaining nesting habitats and storm “protective functions of the sandy berm.”. This year’s...
