Bonita Fish Company on Fort Myers Beach eyes October opening
While the Bayside at Bonita Fish Company event space is now open and taking reservations at the former iconic Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Cafe off Fishermans Wharf in Fort Myers Beach, progress is rapidly being made into opening the main restaurant. The owners of the business, HM Restaurant Group, expect...
Berkadia Lands Financing for Naples Rental Property Sale
Berkadia secured financing for Interface Properties’ acquisition of Wild Pines of Naples, a 200-unit apartment community with 100 income-restricted affordable units in Naples, Florida. Mitch Sinberg, Michael Basinski, Scott Wadler, Brad Williamson and Matt Robbins aided the sponsors in assuming a $20.62 million...
Extensions to Sanibel’s Shared Use Path Being Considered
The Sanibel Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee reviewed the 2024 update to the Shared Use Path Master Plan and prepared a priority list of path extensions based on the recommendations in the report. The city council members discussed the committee’s priority list of path extensions on Tuesday, August 19. They...
Council Votes to Increase Non-Resident Rec Center Fees
The Sanibel Recreation Center fees for all island residents will remain the same until the next user fee analysis, which is done every two to five years. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee performed a two-year review at the June 26, 2025, meeting, and decided to ask the council to increase all non-resident...
Sanibel Rededicates MacKenzie Hall After Three-Year Absence
For the first time since Hurricane Ian almost three years ago, the Sanibel City Council held its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, in MacKenzie Hall (City Hall) on Dunlop Road. During those years, the Council has been meeting at BIG ARTS at some cost. MacKenzie Hall has all the...
Two New Steering Committees Get Underway
The Sanibel City Council established two steering committees in July 2025 – the Sanibel Plan Update Steering Committee and the Transportation Master Plan Steering Committee. The City was awarded a grant in April 2024 to update the Sanibel Plan and develop a Transportation Master Plan. They have put out a request for...
VIDEO: Crooked Coast – One Hundred (Live Music) – Sugarshack Sessions
Crooked Coast – One Hundred (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Crooked Coast from Cape Cod, MA performing their original song “One Hundred” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1215. The Sugarshack Music Channel was born in...
Beloved Bailey’s Makes Comeback on Sanibel Island, Keeping Family Tradition Alive After Hurricane Ian
The doors reopened at A Bit of Bailey's on Aug. 16, 2025. This small market brings back a 126-year-old island tradition that Hurricane Ian tried to wash away. Richard Johnson and his daughters, Bailie and Calli, welcomed customers back. They watched as customers stepped across the original wood floors — saved pieces...
This Humble Restaurant In Florida Has Fish And Chips That Are Absolutely To Die...
Ever had one of those moments when a bite of food makes you close your eyes and forget where you are?. That’s exactly what happens at Pinchers in Naples, Florida – a seafood haven where the fish and chips will make you question every other version you’ve ever tried.
Lovers Key Packs September With Events
Lovers Key State Park will present weekly programs on park history and wildlife throughout the month of September 2025. All programs will take place at Lovers Key State Park. Space is limited for all events so reservations are required HERE. The park offers many recreational opportunities for visitors with...
