Bonita real estate market recap
The Bonita Springs–Estero real estate market continues its positive momentum into 2026. Data and local broker insights point to increased activity, improving stability, and strong long-term confidence among buyers and sellers. According to Florida Realtors new pending sales for January increased approximately 60%...
Crews battle brush fire along Le Buff Road in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Crews are fighting a brush fire off Le Buff Road in Collier County Wednesday night. According to the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District, the fire was about a quarter of an acre at 8:52 p.m. In addition to Greater Naples Fire's response, they also said...
Pass that separates Sanibel and Captiva is closed by sand again
The cut that separates Sanibel and Captiva has filled with sand again, and has lost some of its ecological functionality as bay waters there are no longer being flushed to the nearby Gulf. Blind Pass is closed in with sand, to the point that you can walk between the two islands at lower tide phases. The pass connects...
Finish line in site for $97M Collier County I-75 interchange project
If all goes according to plan, a $97 million project that started in early 2023 and involves the construction of a flyover in a heavily congested traffic spot in Collier County, should be completed later this year. That's according to the Florida Department of Transportation project page for the I-75 at State Road...
Mulicka And The Mayor This Sunday
Lee County Commissioner David Mulicka – who represents Fort Myers Beach will join Mayor Dan Allers on our Sunday show at Wahoo Willie’s. Lee County has 8 projects that are either underway or set to begin on the island. We’ll get an update Sunday on all of them.
New chicken tender restaurant Saucy! opening in Naples this month
What the heck is that magenta restaurant where PDQ used to be in Naples? It's all about the sauce at Naples' newest fast casual restaurant Saucy! by KFC. This new concept uses chicken tenders as a vessel, but puts the spotlight on its 12 original sauces. Saucy may be a sister restaurant to KFC, but it's entirely...
Large sandbar seals off Blind Pass as county plans future dredging
SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK) — A large sandbar has effectively sealed off Blind Pass, the waterway that separates Sanibel and Captiva islands. The pass, which typically allows water to flow between the Gulf and the bay system, is currently blocked by a large amount of accumulated sand. Officials say the situation reflects...
Youth Business Fair to support young entrepreneurs
The Greater Naples Chamber’s seventh annual Youth Business Fair is scheduled 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11 at Coastland Center Mall in Naples. Event organizers are accepting new vendors for the event, they said. The Youth Business Fair is a one-day event where young entrepreneurs, from Cradle...
Cheers, tears and Golden Apples for six Collier County teachers
A yellow school bus packed with community leaders, volunteers and golden trophies rolled through Collier County Monday morning, stopping at six schools where classrooms erupted in cheers. The bus carried the Golden Apple "Prize Patrol," organized by nonprofit group Champions for Learning, which surprised six...
Naples Children Foundation awards $31M to nearly 50 nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations look forward to a spring day every March in Naples where their hard work year-round is recognized. It’s the day when the Naples Children Foundation awards grants to help boost the nonprofits achievements; this year it’s to the tune of $30.6 million to roughly 50 local agencie s that provide a...

















