Things to do in November in Naples, Bonita, Marco include wine, food event, concerts
With October behind us, it's time to seriously focus on the holidays. And with more seasonal residents and tourists beginning to return to Southwest Florida, there's plenty to do including concerts, plays, comedy and more. What else is happening? Check out our monthly calendar and feel free to email...
3 To Do: Chili cook-Off, forest bathing and pickleball
The Jerry Adams Chili Cook Off is this Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Esplanade, 760 North Collier Boulevard, Marco Island. The event is from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the courtyard and is put on by the Marco Island Fire-Rescue Foundation. The event honors late firefighter Jerry Adams, who, for many years, was the chili chef...
Now You Know: Meals of Hope — 200,000 meals in two-hours; change of command...
Two big events; one upcoming and another just passed, recognize the spirit of giving, lending a hand and being there in times of need — some of the best that Southwest Florida has to offer. You can help. The Sunrise Rotary Club, the Noontime Rotary Club and the Kiwanis...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week! 3 To Do: Chili cook-Off, forest bathing and pickleball. Empowerment Farm is set to celebrate its fall festival from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1. The event will take place at the farm located at 2600 Garland Road, Naples. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful afternoon stroll through the...
Sales tax or utility fee? Collier County weighs options to raise $305M for stormwater...
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Collier County leaders are exploring ways to raise $305 million to fix aging stormwater systems, and the cost could come from residents’ wallets. County officials say funding could come through a sales tax increase or a new stormwater utility fee. The county maintains hundreds...
Naples’ Original Outback Steakhouse Shuts Down After 30 Years
The first Outback Steakhouse in Naples, a cherished local hangout, closed permanently on October 26. Located at 4910 U.S. 41 N., its closure is part of a plan by the Outback chain to prefer contemporary places over older ones. Outback's parent company, Bloomin’ Brands, decided to close long-standing locations like...
Riko’s Pizza Opens 11th Location in Naples With Bar Pie Menu
Riko's Pizza opened its first Naples location at 8710 Addison Place Drive on Oct. 29. This is the 11th location for the Stamford, Connecticut-based tavern-style pizza brand. The new restaurant is 3,500 square feet and seats around 120 guests. Twenty barstools line the counter, while the patio holds another 20 to 30...
Chasing rarity: Poachers brave dangerous Florida swamps for imperiled ghost orchid
NAPLES, Fla. – The poachers weren’t intimidated by heat, lightning, mosquitos, venomous snakes, alligators or losing their way in the south Florida swamps. They were there to steal the ghost orchid, a plant so elusive it’s likened to an Everglades apparition. The ghost, native to only Florida...
American Sand Sculpting Championship Returns to Fort Myers Beach With Expanded Site and Live...
The 35th American Sand Sculpting Championship will happen Nov. 20-24 at the DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Over 20 sculptors from across the globe are expected to compete at the expanded site. The contest returns to the resort for its second year after a two-year gap caused by...
Things to do this weekend in Naples, Bonita include bare-chested comedian, art show
See a tribute to a monster classic or check out the final weekend for an art show. What else is going on? Check out our events calendar , where you'll find plenty of things to do , including concerts, karaoke and more. And if there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly list of top events, please email...
