Gardening: Pineapples and Florida – History, tips and more
The Marco Island Historical Society had a public celebration for Pineapple Day at the Historical Museum last Saturday. If you were able to attend, you learned a lot about the history of pineapples on Marco Island. I thought I would send this information out to those of you who could not attend.
Man arrested in Collier County, accused of leading troopers, deputies, police in multi-county chase
NAPLES, Fla. — A multi-county pursuit involving Florida Highway Patrol state troopers, Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies, Collier County Sheriff's Office deputies and officers from the North Port Police Department ended with an arrest Saturday night. According to a press release from FHP, troopers received a...
New Seminole War book shows how Florida natives fought U.S. government
Events are planned nationwide for America 250, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. USA Today, the parent company of the Naples Daily News and The News-Press, has extensive coverage with its series USA 250, including stories online now and more to come this year.
Coyote Working Group Proposing Sea Turtle Protections at Council Meeting
The first confirmed sighting of a coyote on Sanibel was in the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge in March 2011. Since then, the City of Sanibel Natural Resources Department and its partners at the J.N. “Ding” Darling Refuge, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), and the Clinic for the...
Florida cold weather memes won’t warm you up. They will make you laugh
At least we don't have to deal with putting up shutters when it comes to cold weather in Florida. That's one way to look on the bright side as Mother Nature unleashes some of the chilliest temperatures we have seen in the Sunshine State in years. Today in Southwest Florida, in places like Naples, Fort Myers and Cape...
Paradise Coast Sports Complex: A Sports Tourism Powerhouse
In a relatively short time, Paradise Coast Sports Complex has quickly become one of Florida’s most dynamic examples of how a modern sports destination can anchor tourism, serve residents and drive long-term economic growth. Located within Collier County’s City Gate development near Interstate 75, the 175-acre complex...
Nonprofit gala set for Feb. 27 at Ritz-Carlton Tiburon in Naples
A nonprofit focused on supporting families and children will host its fifth annual Night of a Million Dreams gala in late February. The Better Together event is from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. It will raise funds to help parents find employment and provide a safe and supportive...
Southwest Florida town of Ave Maria hit with measles outbreak
An outbreak of measles is occurring in Ave Maria and people are scrambling to get tested. "I can confirm there are active cases in the town of Ave Maria," Kristie Jacobsen, a registered nurse at the Mater Dei Clinic in Ave Maria, said late Friday. Ave Maria is in eastern Collier County. Jacobsen could not say how...
Tee Up for a Great Cause
Annual golf scramble fundraiser included fun, community spirit, and support for children’s education and play at Naples’ The Strand. Golf enthusiasts had the chance to combine their passion for the game with meaningful community support at the third annual Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) Golf Scramble....
Naples Greek Festival serves food and tradition amid cold snap in SWFL
Organizers said the festival is prepared for about 10,000 people and includes both indoor and outdoor spaces.

















