Naples FL

And just like that, things are rapidly taking shape at what used to be Bonita Bill’s on Fort Myers Beach. Fresh paint job? New roof and lighting? Done. That yacht perched on the dock courtesy of Hurricane Ian? Gone. Even the menu is coming along. “We’re in the process of discussing what that will look like now,” Joe...

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille recently celebrated National Yucatán Shrimp Day, serving 12,350 signature Yucatán menu items and bottles of sauce and hosting a 7K run on Sanibel. The national day, started by Doc Ford’s in 2020, spanned several weeks at the restaurant’s on Sanibel, Fort...

Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island held an informal June luncheon June 9 at Margarita’s, where 15 enthusiastic attendees gathered to share their love for gardening and nature. Discussions included pollinator plants for butterflies and bees, plant containers, tips on growing vanilla orchids, cultivating a cocktail...

Looking for the top events of the week? 3 To Do: ‘Spammy Jammy,’ Wandering Goat and Mike Epps. ‘Backstage Hollywood’ Marco Historical Society. The Marco Island Historical Society is hosting a new traveling exhibit organized by Mid-America Arts Alliance, “Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby.” The...

The city of Marco Island will host a fireworks display at around 9 p.m., July 4. The display will launch from a barge between Tigertail Beach and South Beach, according to a press release. Marco leaders also want to remind you that personal fireworks are not permitted within city limits...

1. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, GOODLAND: ‘Spammy Jammy’ at Little Bar. We’re just a few days away from a Goodland tradition, the annual Spammy Jammy at the Little Bar in Goodland. The event, held to mark the beginning of summer and ward off hurricanes, is known for its unique blend of Spam-themed activities and pajama-clad...

“Why add more?” A 1% tourist tax hike could help fund a major sports complex expansion — but not all Collier County residents are cheering it on.

Looking to experience something new this summer? If you haven't tried out Sugarshack Downtown in Bonita Springs, now's the time. Sugarshack Downtown is a restaurant and music venue all in one. You can catch a live music set every single night for free. The schedule is updated monthly online at...

A construction company headquartered in Bonita Springs has opened an office in Sarasota in what it calls a “strategic move” as it expands into the market. Heatherwood Construction Co. is holding a grand opening for its new location on Tuesday. The building at 7069 S. Tamiami Trail was...

A Letter of Intent by the state was sent to Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella and Collier County Commissioner Rick LoCastro with the purpose of buying the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport. The proposition by the state and Florida Division of Emergency Management said it would buy the land and rights-of-way of...