Best weekend things to do in Naples: Blues guitarist, Nate Bargatze
Check out a popular comedian at Hertz Arena, attend a free concert or hear a blues guitarist in Bonita. What else is going on? Check out our events calendar , where you'll find plenty of things to do , including concerts, karaoke and more. And if there's an event you'd like to see featured in our weekly list of top...
SNIP Collier expanding services to Immokalee with new clinic, medical facility
SNIP Collier is expanding to Immokalee with a new spay and neuter clinic. It's expected to open in March with a larger medical facility planned.
Wildfires burning in Collier County: People in Big Cypress told to be “Ready”
Roads are closed in part of the Big Cypress National Preserve because of wildfires. The National Parks Service is telling people in the area to be fire ready.
Smoke from Everglades fire may impact Central Florida Wednesday
A large fire in the western Everglades near Alligator Alley has burned through 25,000 acres — a larger area than the cities of Sarasota and Naples combined.
Abandoned railroad could become trail under $60 million deal
A $60M deal could turn 11.4 miles of abandoned railroad into a linear park connecting Estero to Collier County. The participating local agencies must decide if they'll move ahead by the end of March.
Collier County’s “National Fire” Explodes to 25,000 Acres With 0% Containment, Smoke Threatens Alligator...
FLORIDA — A rapidly growing wildfire in Collier County has surged to 25,000 acres burned and remains 0% contained, prompting serious concerns about smoke impacts and visibility across South Florida. The blaze, identified as the National Fire, is burning in the Everglades region west of Miami and north of...
Florida Everglades Wildfire Explodes to 25,000 Acres Near Naples, Smoke Plume Spreads Over 100...
FLORIDA — A rapidly intensifying wildfire in the Everglades has exploded to approximately 25,000 acres in Big Cypress National Preserve and remains 0% contained, with smoke spreading more than 100 miles across South Florida and into the Florida Keys. The blaze, identified as the National Fire, is burning south...
Water shortage worsens in South Florida
South Florida Water Management District officials declared a water shortage on Feb. 5 throughout South Florida, including Lee and Collier counties. The warnings continue as drought worsens, sparking wildfires in Big Cypress National Preserve and shortages throughout South Florida. SFWMD issued the water shortage...
How much does it cost to buy a house in Naples in 2026?
How much does it cost to buy a house in Naples in 2026?. Housing costs climbed to record highs in 2025, as prices rose and mortgage rates remained far above pandemic-era lows. This kept housing out of reach for a larger number of home searchers and led to a historically slow housing market.
Lone Star Lands $235M Refi on 10 Florida Sr. Housing Communities
Lone Star Funds received a $235 million mortgage on an 11-property senior housing portfolio. One property was in Texas. The South Florida Business Journal reports that Marathon Asset Management’s Commercial Real Estate platform originated the note. The 11 properties make up 1,564 portfolio units in markets such as...

















