Here Are The 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Winners
Four thousand people watched the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade live up and down Estero Boulevard. Over 1,500 people attended the after-party on the Woman’s Club property. Here are all the 2026 parade winners and the cash prize they earned for their hard work. The event raised about...
You Have Two Weeks or Else!
On Thursday, Fort Myers Beach Special Magistrate Monica Schmucker gave the owner of 4 dilapidated properties on Estero Boulevard two weeks to secure those properties or apply for a demo permit. If they do not comply, $250 per day fines will start to accrue. The clock starts ticking to the total une of $1,000 per day...
Remembering Cape Coral pioneer and Fort Myers Beach hotelier Tom Kolar
Tom Kolar was in the business of selling dreams. In the early days of Cape Coral, when the canals were freshly cut and the promise of a “Waterfront Wonderland” was still more pitch than proof, Kolar was part of the team that convinced Northerners to move south. Later in his life, he built a Fort Myers Beach motel...
Mark Sievers’ new attorneys fight back after death sentence upheld
Less than a month after a judge denied a motion to vacate his death sentence, a Bonita Springs man continues to fight for his innocence in the 2015 wife's murder-for-hire. A Lee County jury in December 2019 convicted Mark Sievers, 57, of being a principal to commit first-degree murder with a firearm and conspiracy in...
Naples philanthropy met Italian fashion
The Italian American Society of Southwest Florida held its annual charity fashion show at the Stonebridge Country Club on Saturday, March 7. Members and guests enjoyed lunch, followed by the fashion show with clothing provided by The Casual Connection Shop in Naples. Proceeds from the event will go to Warrior...
Naples offers new sleep apnea therapy
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has become the first healthcare system in Florida to activate a new implantable therapy designed to treat obstructive sleep apnea, marking a significant milestone for patients who struggle with traditional treatments such as CPAP. The therapy, known as GENIO, uses gentle electrical...
Three for 3: Ballpark hotdogs
Spring Training has arrived in Southwest Florida. If you’re in Naples and not able to jet over to Jet Blue Park, why not grab a hot dog from Beefstro’s? Owner Neim Malo has created a Chicago-themed space with high-quality Chicago dogs. “If I don’t like it, I won’t put it on my menu,” he said. The bullpen Polish...
💰 Four Collier County teachers earn justice education grants
Four Collier County Public Schools teachers were honored this month with Stand Up for Justice Educator Grants from the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. The recipients — Monica Lorenz (Lavern Gaynor Elementary), Tammy Simmons (New Beginnings–Naples), Brent Brickzin and Dr. Juniace S. Etienne (both from Palmetto...
First responders plan chili cook-off
A First Responders Chili Cook-Off powered by Kelleher Law will take place on Saturday, March 28, beginning at 11 a.m. at The Mini Bar, located at 1200 Central Ave. in the Naples Design District. This is the first of what organizers plan to make an annual event. This community-focused event...
📅 Collier County Commission Meeting March 24 (Hybrid Option)
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold a hybrid public meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers, 3rd floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail E., Naples. Residents can attend in person or join remotely via Zoom or Collier Television (channels 97/98)...
