Three new members elected to Naples City Council
The race had eight candidates, including incumbent Ray Christman, who finished just outside the top three with 12.9% of the vote.
Naples father charged in fatal shooting of 13-year-old son while intoxicated
According to deputies, Gregory Zecca drank alcohol prior to the incident. They said Zecca was practicing drawing the gun from his waistband and dry-firing it before shooting the boy.
Macomber To Speak at Library February 9th
How do we get from here to there safely on the shallow waters of the Gulf and Estero Bay? Join the Estero Island Historic Society for a presentation to all boaters and fans of local history, Monday February 9th at 1PM. The event is free. Robert Macomber will share his...
These Florida Cajun Restaurants Taste Like A Trip To Louisiana
Craving gumbo, crispy fried catfish, or a po’ boy that tastes like a trip to the French Quarter?. The good news is you do not need Louisiana, because Florida is packed with Cajun spots that serve bold, bayou-style flavor with real Southern soul. Across Florida, restaurants are dishing out...
VILLAGE CONNECTION – A Conversation with Mayor Joanne Ribble
Councilmember Joanne Ribble has served on the Village Council since 2021. On March 19, 2025, Ribble was sworn in to serve a two-year term as the Mayor of Estero in conjunction with her four-year term as District 1 Councilmember. She recently sat down with Estero Life Magazine to share some of her views and insights.
3 To Know: Hundreds gather in Naples; Florida hospitals graded, more
1. ICE SHOOTINGS: Hundreds gather in East Naples to honor victims. In Collier County, supporters gathered by the courthouse steps shortly after 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28, while organizers tested the sound and played John Lennon’s “Imagine” and Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land.”
UPDATE: BBC Targeting April to Start Rebuild
Owners of the former Bahama Beach Club, located at 5370 and 5371 Estero Boulevard, are hoping to break ground in 2 months. The condo units at that location were destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The BBC condo association plans to rebuild 22 units in 11 modular buildings. They have property on...
Measles outbreak reported at southwest Florida university
A measles outbreak has been reported at a university in southwest Florida.
An $85M home sale in Naples broke a record in 2025, it didn’t last...
In 2025, entrepreneur and billionaire David Hoffman bought a newly built estate in Port Royal for $85 million. It set a new all-time record for a residential sale in Naples. The record didn't last long, however, eclipsed by the sale of a larger legacy compound that fetched $225 million in the same month — and in the...
Another Delay For London Bay
The next big redevelopment project on Fort Myers Beach keeps getting delayed. At the last few Local Planning Agency meetings, town staff seem to indicate that London Bay’s Outrigger property proposal will be on the next monthly agenda. And then, it isn’t. Why?. This project has been years...
