Site work underway at NCH’s future cardiac and stroke center
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...
First steps in home and building flood prevention
The first steps into a house are important ones. When it comes to assessing flood risk from hurricanes, first-floor elevation can be a key factor. Agencies such as the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rely on data such as first-floor elevation in their damage modeling Hazus program. A new...
Turning a New Page: Books on Third Opens in Naples
Two local ladies are opening a new chapter for booklovers in Naples. In an era when bookstores around the nation are closing, the Naples women just opened a 3,000 square foot shop and stocked it with more than 16,000 new books. “I have always wanted to do a bookstore. It...
From the Archives: When animals attack, Southwest Florida edition
Did you know that Florida’s first recorded fatal black bear attack happened right here in Collier County this year; making history. A fish falling from the sky ruined one Naples teacher’s lunch break in 2012; shark and alligator attacks (no surprise) and two tiger incidents (ok, a bit surprised when the news broke)....
Fright Night at Bay Oaks
The Town of Fort Myers Beach is thrilled to invite residents and visitors to Fright Night at Bay Oaks on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Bay Oaks Park, 2731 Oak Street. This family-friendly Halloween celebration promises a night full of spooky fun, laughter, and...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
The top events of the week! 3 To Do: Fair at Fenway South, Scarecrows in the Park and Cemeteries of Collier County. In this annual cover show, Southwest Florida musicians play full sets of songs from their favorite musical acts. This year’s cover sets include Metallica, Weezer, Hole, Pat Benatar, Rage Against the...
3 To Do: Fair at Fenway South, Scarecrows in the Park and Cemeteries of...
The 11th-annual fair is back at JetBlue Park with three weekends of carnival rides, kids rides, live shows, midway games, fair food (including new options such as pickle pizza), vendors and an expanded Kiddieland. The live shows include Wolves of the World, Rosaire’s Royal Racing Pigs, the Victoria Circus Thrill...
Verot boys win distrect swimming title; Viking girls second
Bishop Verot’s boys finished first and the girls were second in the District 1A-9 swimming and diving meet in Naples. The Vikings came home first in the boys 200 medley relay, with Jaxon Kurio, Jonathon Ruiz, Tobias Gomez and Chad Oake making up the quartet. Bishop Verot (Oake, Matthew...
Marco’s YMCA growing: $8.5M capital campaign; active living center under construction
The YMCA of Collier County is building a new 17,000-square-foot facility on its Marco Island campus. This new active life center will focus on programs for older adults while remaining open to all members. A fundraising campaign has reached 75% of its $8.5 million goal for construction. Collier County's YMCA...
FL Naples’s Most Loveable Kittens Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near naples.
