London Bay Development submits revised plans for Fort Myers Beach project
The new designs feature a 15-story condominium residences tower, which was scaled back from 17 stories, and a 12-story hotel.
Friends of the Library’s Author Spotlight Expands to Three Events, Starting in October
Novelists’ subjects range from witchcraft in Italy to Hoffa’s unsolved disappearance, to the 1950s ‘divorce ranches’ in Reno. Big changes are afoot with the author spotlight series, which expands to three events headlined by best-selling writers and hosted by the Friends of the Library of Collier County.
Join STARability Foundation for the Eighth Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K on Oct....
STARability Foundation announced its eighth annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Baker Park in Naples. The event begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by exciting post-race activities such as games, food trucks and music. Tickets are $40 through Oct. 17 and $50 on race day; ages 12 and younger are free. This...
“Oils & Etchings of People and Places” by Sir Roland Richardson in Marco Island...
Marco Island Center for the Arts presents a captivating new exhibition: “Oils & Etchings of People and Places” by internationally acclaimed artist Sir Roland Richardson, which opened Sept. 8 in La Petite Galerie. This collection of oil paintings and etchings, many drawn from the artist’s private archive, spans...
Fire District Votes To Drop Millage Rate
At the first of two budget public hearings Wednesday night, the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control district, which is a separate taxing entity from the town of Fort Myers Beach, approved a tentative millage rate of $2.76 per $1,000 of assessed property value for the budget year that begins October 1. That’s down from the...
Collier County could end veteran homelessness in one year, nonprofit says
A local veterans support group says fewer than 20 homeless veterans remain in Collier County and outlines what it will take to reach its major milestone.
Pizza Joint Hopes Dave Portnoy’s Review Will Put New York-Style Pizza Spot on the...
The Slice Shop, a new pizzeria concept developed by Guercio, is getting great traction in Naples and earning some new buzz with its legit New York-style pizza. Slice Shop has over 25 varieties of pizza, such as Margherita, Sicilian-style pies, and artisanal pies. One of the signature pizzas at Slice Shop is The...
Ken Griffey Jr. on photography and Seattle athletes behind the lens
Ken Griffey Jr. teams up with Depend to promote prostate cancer screening, helping others live longer and pursue passions like photography.
Henri Noël Brings Golden Glamour to Naples, Florida
Calling all jewelry-loving globetrotters. Next month, when Henri Noël opens its doors in downtown Naples, Fla., you won’t need your passport to travel the world. Founder Vivian Grimes (pictured), a Naples native whose family owns Certified Jewelers in nearby Green Tree Plaza, has designed the 3,000-square-foot...
Waterside Shops Kicks Off $100M Makeover With RH, Eddie V’s as Key Tenants
Construction crews have broken ground on three major retail spots at Naples' Waterside Shops. This marks the biggest changes since The Forbes Company acquired the open-air mall twenty years ago. RH, Williams Sonoma/Pottery Barn, and Eddie V's Prime Seafood will anchor the new spaces. "Since the rebirth of Waterside...