A look back: Presidential visits to Marco, Naples, Southwest Florida
Presidents’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February, in 2026 that’s Monday, Feb. 16. But we’re kicking off the celebration a little early. Today we look at presidential visits to Southwest Florida as well as a few notable mentions. Keep in mind, this list is not all-inclusive.
See the elusive Key Marco Cat
Time is running out on the Smithsonian’s seven-year loan of the Key Marco Cat to Marco Island Historical Museum. After traveling through time and space to return to its birthplace on Marco Island in Southwest Florida, the world-famous Key Marco Cat returns to Washington, D.C. in April 2026. The...
The Avenue Breaks Ground Along Fifth Avenue South In Downtown Naples
Ground has officially broken on The Avenue, a mixed-use residential and retail development along Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. The 4.3-acre project broke ground on January 22 and is being developed by APREA, with DeAngelis Diamond serving as the general contractor. The site spans between 5th and 6th Avenues...
FORECAST: Brief warm up ahead of another winter blast
Here is your forecast for Thursday, January 29th, 2026. Cold Weather Advisories and Freeze Warnings are in effect until 9AM as morning temperatures fell once again into the 30s and low 40s. Factor in the wind and it feels more like the upper 20s and low 30s across SWFL, for the third morning in a row.
The Joy of Golf Cart Living
Moving from the putting green to the mainstream, golf carts have gained popularity and quickly become an ubiquitous part of everyday life in Ave Maria. With its own schools, businesses, essential services and a vast array of modern amenities and recreational facilities, Ave Maria is uniquely suited for golf cart...
8 cities where retirees experience the highest quality of life in the U.S
The idea of the perfect retirement city often goes beyond sunshine and scenery; it’s about the quiet choices that make life more fulfilling in these select U.S. locations. The landscape of American retirement is shifting rapidly as we move through 2026. Most people assume that sunshine and low taxes are the only...
New at the Ave Maria Welcome Center
The Ave Maria Welcome Center has expanded its offerings to include exclusive Ave Maria–branded merchandise now available for purchase. Visitors can explore the new items while stopping in for community information, local recommendations or as part of a tour. The merchandise collection includes branded insulated...
Marco needs money for capital improvements, council eyes bond referendum
Marco Island residents will have a say in how much the city sells in bonds as plans for capital improvements move forward. The majority of City Council sees a bond sale as the right way to raise money. Council is planning a bond referendum likely for August and working to...
Median home price up 1.2% in Collier; numbers improve year over year
The median home in Collier County listed for $729,725 in December, up 1.2% from the previous month's $722,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to December 2024, the median home list price decreased 5.8% from $775,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Map Reveals Cities With Most Expensive HOAs
Seven of the 10 cities are in Florida, where residents have struggled with the rising costs of HOAs in recent years.
