JANUARY 2026! New Developments and Old Friends
Let me get straight to the point. I want to wish everyone in our Village, from our mayor and village council, village manager and staff, to Estero business owners and every Village of Estero resident (both year-round and seasonal), a very happy and prosperous New Year!. Secondly, I would like...
RadNet Expands to Southwest Florida with Acquisition of Radiology Regional
The acquisition adds 13 outpatient imaging centers in Southwest Florida and expands RadNet’s presence in the state. RadNet, a provider of outpatient diagnostic imaging services and developer of digital health solutions, has acquired diagnostic imaging provider Radiology Regional, a division of LucidHealth serving...
Dunlap Decides Not to go For Atterholt Seat
LPA member and Charter Commission Chairman Jim Dunlap has decided not to apply for Jim Atterholt’s open seat on the Fort Myers Beach Town Council. Dunlap and Tom Brady spoke at public comment Monday to voice their interest in the seat. After announcing his interest Monday, The Fort Myers...
RV Industry Veteran, Hall of Famer Donald Pletcher Passes
A 2005 inductee into the RV/MH Hall of Fame, Donald R. Pletcher, 82, of Bonita Springs, Florida, and a lifelong resident of Elkhart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Jan. 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. A long-time leader in the recreational vehicle industry, Donald dedicated nearly 40 years to a...
SWFL Grocery Shopping Chronicles: Share experiences from the aisles
Welcome to the Southwest Florida Grocery Shopping Chronicles. The Naples Daily News and The News-Press are kicking off 2026 with a new feature that will be a grocery shopping sounding board for our audience. Our mission is to chronicle your grocery shopping experiences. To be more specific, we'd love it if you'd...
Naples Depot Museum to reopen soon after restoration from Hurricane Ian
After being shut down for more than three years, the Naples Depot Museum will soon return to service. The county-owned museum has been closed since Hurricane Ian derailed it in September 2022. The beloved landmark in Southwest Florida will make its grand return on Jan. 14, welcoming back visitors at 11 a.m.,...
GOT PLANS? | Medieval fun, boats, art and a touch of paranormal activity
This weekend is packed with amazing events across Southwest Florida! From the free Cape Coral Art Festival to medieval jousting and a paranormal cirque show! Have fun.
RadNet acquires Fla.-based Radiology Regional
RadNet has acquired Radiology Regional, a division of LucidHealth serving Southwest Florida. The expansion brings RadNet’s operations to 13 locations across Naples, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Port Charlotte, and Sarasota. Radiology Regional’s 13 locations add to five existing RadNet Florida imaging centers and...
Collier housing nonprofit gets $50,000 to educate homebuyers, renters
An affiliate of The Housing Alliance, a Collier County-based organization focused on affordable housing, received a $50,000 grant for a program aimed at educating and counseling homebuyers. The money for the Housing Education Loan Program came for the Collier Community Foundation, the 40-year-old local philanthropic...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Circus on Marco; Renaissance Faire in Bonita; ‘Mousetrap’ in Naples. The comedian performs Jan. 8-10 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $55 general admission, plus tax. At 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, and 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10....
