Youth Haven awarded $450,000 grant from the Naples Children Foundation
                    Youth Haven awarded $450,000 grant from the Naples Children Foundation to support therapeutic programming. Youth Haven is honored to announce it has received a $450,000 grant from the Naples Children Foundation (NCF), formerly the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), to strengthen its therapeutic...                
            People in Naples Park clash over proposed apartment complex at old Burger King
                    A developer wants to convert the 1.86-acre property off Tamiami Trail North into a multi-story building, but many people living nearby say they oppose the plan.                
            Collier County postpones vote on ‘hot potato’ redevelopment project in North Naples
                    Collier County commissioners put off a decision on a "hot potato" redevelopment project in North Naples . On Oct. 28, commissioners continued the public hearing on the proposed luxury condos to Dec. 9. Commissioner Chris Hall asked for the continuance as "a favor." He requested time for him and the developer's local...                
            Fort Myers Beach Gets Ready for Traffic as $8.4M Estero Boulevard Construction Kicks Off
                    Starting in November, crews will begin an $8.4 million repair project on Estero Boulevard. The work aims to fix damage from Hurricane Ian, with plans for new sidewalks, curbs, and crossing signals. Rules to protect sea turtles and residents mean workers can't do their jobs at night. This restriction will...                
            Iconic Fort Myers Beach restaurant reborn as Bonita Fish Company after Ian
                    Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on the revival of the old Bonita Bill’s property, now reopening as Bonita Fish Company after Hurricane Ian.                
            Three Top-Tier Chefs Set To Open New Restaurants in Southwest Florida
                    A wave of culinary talent hits Southwest Florida as three acclaimed chefs, Michael Mina, Brad Kilgore, and Gavin Kaysen, will move to the region. "Southwest Florida is undergoing an incredible transformation. I want to be part of shaping what's ahead," said Michael Mina, according to Gulf Shore Life. His Acqua...                
            Now You Know: BSU recognized as ‘Utility of the Future’; Bonita offering ‘Happy Haunts’
                    The city of Bonita Springs is celebrating Halloween fall in a big way this year. The city’s free Happy Haunts Immersive Halloween Experience will continue from now through Oct. 31. The décor will be lit from 7 until 10 p.m. The unique family-friendly immersive Halloween experience includes music, decorations, video...                
            Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Cats Of Marco Island, FL Need You!
                    Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around marco island..                
            Lee Health is part of new Golisano Children’s Alliance, formed with $253 million gift
                    A commitment of $253 million has been given by philanthropist Tom Golisano to six children's hospitals around the country. They will join Lee Health's Golisano Children's Hospital and three others to form the Golisano Children's Alliance, representing 10 children's hospitals across the eastern United States....                
            NCH Rooney Heart Institute Vascular Team Reaches Another Milestone in Cardiac Care
                    First Thoracoabdominal Aneurysm Endovascular Repair Performed in SW Florida. October 27, 2025 – The NCH Rooney Heart Institute has reached another major milestone in advanced cardiovascular care. The vascular team led by Santiago Chahwan, MD and Alvaro Zamora, MD, recently performed the first successful Type IV...                
            