New Sprouts Opens Its Doors On Southwest FL Coast
The store sits at 5351 Airport Rd. N. in Naples, on Florida’s southwest coast. According to Sprouts’ website, it operates 63 stores in Florida. Sprouts noted on its Facebook page that it held “coast to coast” grand openings on May 15, as a new store also debuted in Santa Maria, California, that day.
Former Oakes Farms exec claims owner Alfie Oakes orchestrated fraud
A former executive for Oakes Farms claims he stole for its owner, not from its owner. In his answer to an amended lawsuit filed in federal court, Steven A. Veneziano, Jr., contends his accusers got it wrong. In the civil suit, Veneziano is accused of fraud and embezzlement for stealing millions from Naples-based Oakes
3 To Do: Improv in Bonita; ‘Wonder’ at the Garden; David Lucas performs
An evening of unscripted comedy featuring talented multi-generational improvisers and special guest artist David Christopher, whose 30 years of improv and sketch comedy experience bring an added spark to the stage. Audience suggestions drive the show, giving performers the inspiration for spontaneous scenes, games, cha
Bahama Beach Club Event is Tomorrow
Bahama Beach Club, with a history spanning more than 50 years, will celebrate a major milestone in its rebuilding journey tomorrow morning at 8:30. The first homes will be set into place at 5370 Estero Boulevard. Beach Talk Radio will be there to broadcast the event live. Unlike a traditional...
We’re Flagging The Boulevard Again
On Flag Day 2025 local businesses and volunteers lined all 7 miles of Estero Boulevard with American flags for Flag Day. We’re it again this year to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Here’s how you can participate. If you’d like to “adopt” a...
Lee Health: Crashes are preventable – A reminder this awareness month
May is National Trauma Awareness Month , and motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading reasons patients are transported to and treated at the Lee Health Trauma Center. The reality is that driving is one of the most dangerous things we do. As we approach Memorial Day and the summer months, it’s also important to reco
Major Golf Course Renovation Wilderness Country Club Residents Support
Wilderness Country Club is pleased to announce its resident members have given the green light to proceed with plans for an extensive renovation of the club’s 18-hole, championship golf course. Originally designed by the late Arthur Hills, the par 72 golf course opened more than 50 years ago and...
Collier County landfill expansion approved by commissioners
While there isn't a need to expand Collier County's landfill yet, the county is planning for it. At a meeting May 12, county commissioners voted unanimously in favor of an expansion to the east, which will require the purchase of more land. Commissioners supported the recommendations of outside consultants and county s
From backyard brews to gold
The journey from garage brewing experiments to international gold medals is usually reserved for beer documentaries and long-shot dreams. But for Hopsized Brewing Company, that story became reality when its Chargie Blonde Ale claimed gold at the World Beer Cup and became a moment that placed a Bonita Springs brewery am
Man accused of attempting to burn down shed with someone inside in Immokalee
IMMOKALEE, Fla. — A man was arrested in Immokalee after being accused of attempting to set an occupied shed on fire. According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies responded to a call for an attempted arson at a residence on Glades Street at around 11:40 p.m. on Saturday.
