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KNEELING IN THANKS TO NAPLES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HUGO ANDRE HEADSHOT Exclusive Screenings Oct 24–26 at Alamo Drafthouse — Final Tickets Remaining This film was born from a place of quiet desperation and unexpected hope. To see it resonate with audiences across continents is deeply humbling.” — Hugo Andre,...

Each week during the school year, The News-Press and the Naples Daily News select high school girls athletes who stood out the week before based on a combination of coach reports sent to [email protected] and [email protected] and school nominations sent over email. Those athletes are put in a poll each...

1. Sizzle Dining raised over $87,000 for Collier and Lee elementary students. Southwest Florida’s tastiest fundraiser wrapped up Sept. 30, as Sizzle Dining served up three weeks of delicious deals for a good cause. This year’s event was the biggest to date, with a record-breaking 127 restaurants on board.

On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved a $95,710 add-on to Earth Balance’s dune plantings contract. The additional plantings will be paid for by a Florida Department of Emergency Management grant and bring the total number of plants on the beach to 160,000. The town has already...

The town of Fort Myers Beach is hosting its annual Fright Night at Bay Oaks on Friday from 6PM to 9PM. The annual event is a Halloween celebration for the entire family that always draws a big community crowd. The event includes live music, a food truck, costume contests, an...

Get ready for a day of miniature golf, entertainment, and community spirit at the Marco Island Golf and Garden on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Marco Island Center for the Arts and the Arts Center Theatre is hosting the 2025 Miniature Golf Tournament, a fundraising event dedicated to supporting the growth and expansion of...

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is excited to announce its sponsorship of tickets for Sanibel School students to attend the Sanibel Music Festival, a celebrated music festival taking place in March at Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ. This initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing commitment to support...

Publix is set to open a new store in Naples, Florida, on November 20, 2025. The supermarket will cover 48,387 square feet and include both a pharmacy and liquor store. It will anchor the growing retail hub at The Shoppes at Orange Blossom on Oil Well Road. From Farmland to...

(By Mariana Pardo) Homeowners on Florida’s beautiful, yet fragile, barrier islands face unique landscaping challenges. High winds, salt spray, and sandy, nutrient-poor soil can make traditional gardening practices difficult and can harm the delicate coastal ecosystem. To address these specific needs, the Lee County...

Council narrowly approved the project last week in a 4-3 vote sending the development plan to the state for review.