SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week 3 To Do: Flowers in Bonita; beach cleanup on Marco; Mammography Day. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium will present a free lecture series this summer and fall. “Gulf Seafood: Sustaining Wildlife and Our Way of Life” by John Fallon, Audubon Nature Institute, is 5:30 p.m., Oct....
City Declares Intent to Establish Sanibel Harbour Dredging Assessment District
The Sanibel City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 7, unanimously voted to approve a resolution declaring the city’s intent to establish the Sanibel Harbours Inlet Dredging Assessment District. It will finance public improvements for periodic maintenance dredging of the inlet. Historically, the residents of the Sanibel...
New development will be located near Rookery Bay on Collier Boulevard
A new 160-unit affordable housing community, Ekos Creekside, is set to begin construction in East Naples. Rents at the new development will be more than 30% below market rate for residents earning 30% to 80% of the area's median income. An affordable housing apartment community in East Naples finalized financing...
Manta Minute (10/14/25)
Your donation will help support not only the student Journalism and Yearbook clubs at Marco Island Academy, but as well as any new equipment, club improvements, and annual website hosting costs. Luca Garcia-Perfecto is a senior at Marco Island Academy and a Staff Writer for The Wave. Luca plans to...
NAPLES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Begins October 23
Artis–Naples has announced the film lineup for the 17th annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), taking place October 23–26, 2025 across multiple venues, including Hayes Hall, Daniels Pavilion, Norris Garden, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato. The festival will open on Thursday, October 23, with Opening...
Myerside Will Not Break Ground For At least 1 More Year
The project was originally approved by the Town Council in June of 2024. Owner Beverly Milligan tells Beach Talk Radio News that she’s hoping for final approval of the Development Order by the end of this year, then it’ll be another 10 months of design and permitting. On...
Sanibel Seahorse Chorale Touring Boston, NYC in April 2026
Excitement filled the room when The Sanibel School Choir Director announced that Seahorse Chorale students would have the opportunity to perform in both Boston and New York City for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. – news that had been previously labeled top secret. “The students are, well, let’s...
Realtors join Gulf Coast International Properties
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Realtors Jen Kempka and Karen Bournazos joined their locally owned and operated firm in Naples. Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and a proud graduate of the University of Minnesota, Kempka combines authentic Midwestern values with a sharp business mindset. After...
Council Reviews Legislative Priorities, Policy Positions
Sanibel Council members reviewed the city’s legislative priorities and policy positions on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the regular meeting. The full text is available on the city’s website, but a summary is provided below. • The City supports Water Quality and Quantity legislation and budget appropriations that support...
First Watch tops most loved workplace list two years in a row
First Watch has been named the most loved workplace in America for the second year in a row. The dining company based in east Manatee County topped the 2025 Most Loved Workplaces list compiled by the Best Practice Institute, which surveyed more than 2.8 million employees. The recognition comes as...
