Big Momma’s Bicycles rides through business cycles
Big Momma’s Bicycles in Naples is a complete bike shop. Located at 850 Seagate Drive Unit F, the shop is tucked away from Naples’ busy downtown. But that hasn’t stopped this shop from successfully riding through the cycles of business, leisure and transportation trends from the pandemic that had nearly everyone...
2 wolves from Seacrest Wolf Preserve find new home at Naples Sanctuary
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Two wolves from the Seacrest Wolf Preserve have been relocated to a wolf sanctuary in Naples, Fla. On March 6, County Judge Colby Peel denied Seacrest Wolf Preserve’s request for a stay on the eviction order he previously issued. With the motion for a stay denied, Seacrest Wold...
6 Trusted Firms for Retirement Income Planning in Naples, FL
Picture this: you're toasting a Gulf-Coast sunset from your lanai, secure in the knowledge your money will last as long as you do. In Naples that vision is reality—median age 67 and typical home price about $1.25 million—but paradise isn't cheap. Climbing property values, hurricane-driven insurance spikes, and...
Now You Know: Easter Sunrise service details; Shell Club Spring Expo
Mark your calendars now. The largest event for Marco Island, the 36th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach will be held Sunday, April 5. Dove Award–nominated Christian artist and local resident Matt Papa will lead Easter morning music. Joining him will be jazz pianist Will Fulkerson of Tallahassee, violinist...
Construction leader among women building Southwest Florida
From assistant project manager to an operations performance leader powering AI-driven construction, Corina Castellano is building Southwest Florida. Suffolk construction company is honoring Corina Castellano, an operations performance manager whose career reflects the growing influence of women shaping construction’s...
Collier County opens place to play with cats
Collier County hosted the grand opening of Purr & Play, the County’s first feline interaction site, located inside the Exhibit Hall at North Collier Regional Park at 15000 Livingston Road, Naples. Purr & Play was developed to create an engaging, low-stress environment for cats and visitors, enhancing placement...
Hollywood stars shine in Naples, Fort Myers: Movies shot in SW Florida
Zombies shuffle through downtown Fort Myers. A group of kids fight to save Cape Coral’s burrowing owls. Dakota Fanning kisses a boy on a Captiva Island beach. And the cameras are rolling to capture it all. Film crews have visited Southwest Florida many times over the years, and so have some of Hollywood's biggest...
Gulf Coast Traffic Alerts: March 9
Two-vehicle crash blocks southbound lanes on Metro Parkway at Landing View Road in Lee County, according to the South Trail Fire District. There is a roadblock in the area of Pelican Bay Boulevard and Ridgewood Drive in Collier County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. [CLEARED]. 7:49 a.m. Dense fog...
Collier County celebrates newest registered nurses
Immokalee Technical College (iTECH) celebrated a historic milestone as its Professional Nursing students were formally pinned during a special ceremony honoring their achievement on Tuesday, March 3. iTECH is proud to be the second technical college in the State of Florida to launch a Professional Nursing bridge...
Proposed 420-Mile Florida Gulf Coast Trail Could Link Tampa Bay to Naples
A major trail initiative could transform outdoor recreation and regional connectivity along Florida’s west coast. Plans for the Florida Gulf Coast Trail call for a continuous 420-mile corridor stretching from the Tampa Bay region to Southwest Florida, ultimately connecting communities all the way to Naples. If...

















