Sanibel Hosting Transportation Master Plan Community Workshop
The City of Sanibel is hosting an in-person and online public workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Sanibel Community House to discuss the city’s transportation master plan. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. Community members will learn about the study’s purpose, review...
Photos: First Look at THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Gulfshore Playhouse
Gulfshore Playhouse has released first look production photos of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Oscar Wilde’s comedy set in Victorian England. The production is currently running on the Moran Mainstage in Naples through April 4. Wilde’s play follows two bachelors, Jack and Algernon, who invent alternate identities...
Makeover for Collier County bridge begins. How it will impact traffic
An aging bridge in Collier County is about to get a significant makeover. Collier County announced the Stan Gober Memorial Bridge Rehabilitation Project plans to start mobilizing this week for major repairs that are expected to be completed next spring. The Stan Gober Memorial Bridge was previously known as the...
This Naples Gem Is a Must-Visit for Fans of Authentic German Cuisine
Naples, Florida is best known for its white-sand beaches and upscale dining, but tucked along a busy stretch of road is a small restaurant that transports you straight to the heart of Bavaria. The menu reads like a love letter to traditional German cooking, and the kitchen delivers every single promise it makes.
Florida measles cases climb to 132 in latest report, here’s where
New cases were reported in Collier, Osceola, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Eight more measles cases have been reported in Florida, according to the latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health, bringing this year's total of reported cases to 132. Most of the now 98 reported cases in Collier are...
Sanctuaries step in as Seacrest Wolf Preserve relocates wolves and wildlife
Following the March 6 denial of its request for a stay of eviction, Seacrest Wolf Preserve has begun relocating the wolves and small animals that previously lived on the property as the March 15 move-out deadline approaches. Two of the wolves, Dante and Samira, have been placed with Roos and...
Florida Hearing Officer Recommends Denial of Veteran’s Preference Complaint in Bonita Springs Promotion Dispute
A hearing officer with the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission has recommended the dismissal of a veteran’s preference complaint brought by Bonita Springs firefighter and National Guard veteran John Kutz over the district’s decision to promote another officer to Deputy Chief of EMS. The administrative case...
This Sanibel Restaurant Feels Like the Perfect Tropical Escape
Florida has its fair share of palm lined patios and seafood promises, but I found one spot on Sanibel that immediately felt like a real escape. The vibe brushed off travel stress as I slid into a shaded seat, and the menu backed it up with coastal flavors that taste fresh, focused, and unfussy.
Friends of the Bonita Springs Library’s book sale
The semiannual Book Sale at the Bonita Springs Library — on March 12, 13 and 14 — will offer thousands of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games for $1 or less. The book sale, which will fill the first-floor meeting room of the public library off Old 41 Road, is organized by the nonprofit Friends of the Bonita Springs...
Better Together’s fifth annual Night of a Million Dreams Gala raises more than $1.3M
Better Together, a nonprofit dedicated to families and children, hosted its Night of a Million Dreams gala on Friday, Feb. 27, raising $1,353,747 to support Better Together’s mission of helping parents find employment and provide a loving, safe and supportive foundation for their children. Held at The Ritz-Carlton...
