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.
Golden Gate church gets county OK despite traffic worries on Immokalee Road
Church leaders said Orangetree Bible Church is needed to serve the area’s growing congregation and promised to be good neighbors amid concerns over traffic near the rural neighborhood.
World Ukulele Day returns to Bonita Springs
Downtown Bonita Springs will be filled with the sounds of ukuleles for World Ukulele Day on Sunday, Feb. 1. The event is free to the public and packed with live performances, community jams, brunch and a headlining concert. Live music will be played throughout the day at six venues all...
12 spots to warm up with a cup of soup in Naples
When the weather dips into the 50s in Southwest Florida, beachgoers complain but foodies rejoice. Why? Because cold weather calls for a bowl of warm soup. Soup is overlooked, but it's easily one of the best types of food . It's easy to eat, makes you feel warm and cozy, and there's no limits to what you can put in...
Naples council candidate Dan Barone aims to mend fences with the county
The Naples Daily News has sent questions to the eight candidates running for the Naples City Council in the Feb. 3 elections. The questions and answers will run individually for each of the candidates in the coming days. Check back to naplesnews.com for more. Here are Dan Barone's responses: Candidate biography Since...
What’s up with Fort Myers Beach’s red algae?
If you’ve been to Fort Myers Beach lately, then you’ve probably noticed — and maybe smelled — the piles of red algae washed up along the coastline.
Now You Know: Pineapple Day is Saturday; presentations at Marco Library
The Marco Island Historical Society, along with Collier County Museums, is inviting the public to join them in celebrating Pineapple Day from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Historical Museum. Learn more about the fascinating history of pineapple farming on Marco Island. There were two pineapple...
Lawsuit alleges R&R Family of Companies continued operating while insolvent
Florida court records show lenders urged R&R Family of Companies to wind down operations weeks before its collapse, even as carriers across the U.S. continued hauling freight and invoices went unpaid. A lawsuit filed Jan. 23 in the Circuit Court for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Collier County, Florida, by...
Doc’s And Dixie Raise $7,725 For Captains For Clean Water
HM Restaurant Group, owners of Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille, Dixie Fish Company and Bonita Fish Company, donated $7,725 to Captains For Clean Water in honor of Storm Smart, supporting their mission of raising awareness to improve Florida’s water quality. The money was raised $1 at a...
Animal Club at Marco Island Academy
At Marco Island Academy, a high school student is making a meaningful difference for animals in need. Amanda Fonseca, a junior at Marco Island Academy, recently founded the school’s first Animal Club, combining her love for animals with a desire to give back to the community. Fonseca came up...

















