1,400 pinwheels placed in sand at Lowdermilk Park in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (Collier CAC) hosted its annual “Pinwheels at the Pier” event Friday at Lowdermilk Park. It marked National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Community members participated by purchasing a pinwheel in honor of a child. Proceeds support Collier CAC’s trauma-informed...
Seven Violations Found at Ninja Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Collier County, Florida
State inspectors issued a warning to Ninja Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Collier County after finding live pests and improper food storage during a visit on March 27, 2026. The restaurant, located at 2371 Vanderbilt Beach Road #701 in Naples, was required to have a follow-up inspection to ensure safety standards...
Meet the Cast & Crew of A Year with Frog and Toad
This week, Marco Island Academy Theatre released its official poster for the spring musical, A Year With Frog and Toad. This marks another installment in the new MIA tradition of including cast members on show posters. The release of the show poster coincides with the launching of the show’s advertising...
Grace Place: Two Decades of Transforming Lives Through Education in Golden Gate
For more than twenty years, Grace Place for Children and Families has stood as a steadfast beacon of hope in the heart of the Golden Gate community—just beyond Interstate 75, in the most densely populated neighborhood of English Language Learners in all of Collier County. Since opening its doors...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Naples — Furniture, Decor & More
Looking for something free around Naples? This week’s list has everything from furniture and home goods to exercise gear and even garden items. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!
Pole vault springs into Mercato
The 5th annual Pole Vault in the Plaza will be an ultimate spring fling, Saturday, April 11 at Mercato in Naples. The event will benefit St. Matthew’s House in its mission to provide hope, help and healing to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, hunger and addiction. Opening ceremonies begin at 5 p.m....
What are most dangerous times to drive on SR 82 in Collier County?
If you're one of the thousands of Southwest Florida residents with commutes on State Road 82, there might be certain times of the day that you'll want to avoid getting behind the wheel. What was once a quieter stretch connecting Immokalee to Lehigh Acres and Fort Myers has transformed into a major commuter artery,...
Judge: Oakes Farms must amend its fraud lawsuit, or face dismissal
A federal judge has sided with a former Oakes Farms executive, removing his companies as defendants from a multimillion-dollar fraud lawsuit. In a motion to dismiss, filed in the Middle District of Florida on Jan. 2, Steven A. Veneziano Jr. sought to sever his companies from the civil litigation for “failure to state...
Man gets federal prison for guns bought in Naples, Sarasota and smuggled into Canada
Erhan John Er of Sarasota was sentenced Thursday to 52 months in federal prison on international firearms trafficking conspiracy charges after he bought firearms from dealers in Naples and Sarasota to be smuggled into Canada. Er, 35, 35, Sarasota, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven for his...
Discussing national security in Naples
Celebrating 20 years of fostering a culture of critical inquiry and thoughtful discussion, the Center for Critical Thinking hosts a dinner and discussion to further their mission. The nonprofit promotes informed decision-making, leading to meaningful social change. During an event dubbed “America at a Crossroad:...
