Naples FL

NAPLES, Fla. – An unlicensed contractor is behind bars after investigators say he defrauded multiple Naples condominium owners out of tens of thousands of dollars for hurricane impact windows that were never installed. Michael Allen Rodriguez, 29, owner of MCR Construction Pro, is being held in the Charlotte County...

Thanksgiving time in Collier County is expressed collectively in an event with a near 70-year history. Farm City BBQ, on Wednesday Nov. 26, is where volunteer business leaders barbecue a locally grown lunch served by Collier County elected officials. The event honors the people that grow the local food, the land and...

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s certified classes provide boater safety best practices, local navigation information, weather and tide information around Marco Island, the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park. The Fall/Winter 2025 boater education course schedule will offer courses like Suddenly in Command,...

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing...

This stunning five-bedroom, four-bathroom pool home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and outdoor adventure. Situated on a serene canal with direct access to the water, this property is a boater’s paradise, making it easy to explore the tranquil waters and pristine beaches of Sanibel Island. This home has...

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Starting Nov. 3, diners can savor fresh catches at the rebuilt Bonita Fish Company, tucked beneath the Matanzas Pass Bridge in Fort Myers Beach. The transformed space seats 300 guests across its indoor and outdoor areas. A central bar anchors the space, while daily live music sets the mood. Fresh-caught fish stars on...

If you want to know how scientists are protecting our Southwest Florida coastlines, habitats and wildlife, then the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples is the place to go. The pillars of the reserve’s mission are research, education, conservation and professional training. As part of that...

Southwest Florida is getting a new golf sanctuary and it won't resemble anything else in the region. The Hoffmann Family of Companies announced last week that it's partnering with world-renowned architect Kyle Phillips to design Pandion Club, a members-only, golf-only facility on the site of the ...

Curious what’s happening at the construction site of Naples Comprehensive Health’s new $295 million cardiac center? If you’ve driven by NCH Baker Hospital at Seventh Street North you can see the massive drill and other equipment behind the fenced barrier at the site adjacent to the hospital. Groundbreaking was held...