Community volunteer with stage 5 kidney disease seeks living donor
A Bonita Springs woman who's served her community for 28 years needs help finding a kidney donor. Learn about her "R U MY TYPE" campaign.
Surgeons gather in Naples to explore new sports injury treatments
NAPLES, Fla. — Surgeons and sports professionals are meeting at the Arthrex Campus in Naples to examine the latest technology for treating sports injuries, including a nano needle that offers minimally invasive insights into athletes' bodies. Dr. Neal ElAttrache, an orthopedic surgeon known for treating high-profile...
Marco Island avoids water shortage despite county drought warning
While Collier County faces severe drought, Marco Island's water supply remains strong. Learn how their unique system stores 2+ years of water.
Florida’s George McNeill makes PGA Tour Champions debut at Chubb Classic
George McNeill is back at home this weekend in more ways than one. The Fort Myers resident, who turned 50 last October, will be making his PGA Tour Champions debut at the 39th annual Chubb Classic at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples. He’ll be surrounded by a vocal throng of Southwest Florida supporters in the gallery and...
Black bear encounter sends Naples area dog to veterinarian clinic
A Naples area dog owner is holding an online fundraiser to help offset vet bills after a pet encountered a Florida black bear in rural Collier County. Savannah Hopkins set up a gofundme page on Feb. 12 for a dog named Juno. "Juno is my beloved pet, and last night she went through something unimaginable," Hopkins...
SW Florida Wine & Food Fest coming up last weekend in February
The 2026 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest will kick off Feb. 27, with events planned at various venues across the region. The festival will culminate with a Grand Tasting event Feb. 28 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa in Bonita Springs, featuring cuisine from celebrated chefs, exceptional wines, a...
Peak Moments from Day 6 of Olympics
USAT's Sam Cardona-Norberg breaks down all of the action from Day 6 of the Milano-Cortina winter games, with the help of Helene St. James.
Lovers Key Announces Summer Camp Schedule
Campers will explore the beach and mangrove estuaries of Lovers Key, while learning about the local ecology and environmental stewardship along the way. Lovers Key State Park Summer Camp invites children to explore the wonders of Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico from top to bottom. Using microscopes, seine nets,...
2025 Engage Estero Annual Report
Engage Estero is proud to announce the release of our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant progress and growing responsibility in service to the Greater Estero community. As Estero continues to experience rapid growth and increasing environmental, infrastructure, and development challenges, 2025...
Another 360 pounds of litter removed from US 41!
Thanks to the incredible teamwork of our volunteers, 360 pounds of litter were removed from our community this month alone—now that’s impact!. This month’s volunteers proudly came from Rapallo, Pelican Sound, RiverCreek, Bella Terra, Copperleaf, and The Vines, showing what’s possible when neighbors come together with...

















