3 To Do: Farewell art exhibit, Wandering Goat at Sugarshack, ‘Swingset’ on Marco
1. RECEPTION THURSDAY: Farewell art exhibit for Morgan T. Paine. Farewell art exhibit “Making A Clear Mark, 1997-2025,” a retrospective celebrating the layered, conceptual paintings of retiring FGCU art professor Morgan T. Paine, a founding member of FGCU’s art department. Reception and artist talk from 5-7 p.m.,...
Now You Know: 3-star general to speak in Naples; stores to host Labor Day...
Warrior Homes of Collier will host its 2025 Hope & Honor Gala dinner and auction this fall, featuring retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John F. Sattler as its first-time distinguished guest speaker. The annual event will take place on Nov. 7 at the Naples Yacht Club. Sattler has dedicated...
Naples residents react to Cracker Barrel logo controversy as company apologizes
"Could've done a better job": Cracker Barrel released a statement following nationwide backlash over its recent logo change. In Naples, diners shared mixed reactions to the modern refresh.
Marco Island City Council debates budget cuts ahead of budget deadline
Marco Island debates budget cuts and millage increase as deadline nears. Council heard three options, which should they choose?
St. Matthew’s House closes original Naples thrift store after 12 years
NAPLES, Fla. — After 12 years of serving the community, the original St. Matthew's House thrift store in Naples closed its doors, over the weekend. The nonprofit works to alleviate hunger, homelessness and addiction through mobile distributions, a food pantry and other services. However, supporters don't need to...
VIDEO: Certainly So – Foreign Ties (Live Music) – Sugarshack Sessions
Certainly So – Foreign Ties (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Certainly So from Birmingham, AL performing their original song “Foreign Ties” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1216. The Sugarshack Music Channel was born in a...
Naples Hooters Brings Books and Lunch to Bonita Springs Cancer Clinic in Monthly Outreach...
Naples Hooters continues to make a difference in the local community with its heartfelt monthly outreach to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Cancer Clinic at the Bonita Community Health Center. On the first Monday of each month, Hooters team members deliver both nourishment and inspiration to the clinic’s...
‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria Florida cases up to 20, with 5 deaths from Vibrio vulnificus
Cases of Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria , are still increasing in the state according to new data released Aug. 21 from the Florida Department of Health . While the number of deaths remains steady at five in 2025. the FDOH is reporting that cases have risen to 20 with new cases in Collier,...
Letter Sent to Temporary Permit Holders
As we reported last week, the Town of Fort Myers Beach is taking steps to follow through with its plan to remove all property owners and business owners that were granted an Emergency Temporary Use Permit after Hurricane Ian. All of those permits expire on September 23rd. If a property...
SW Florida’s summer of love is about loving all the housing choices you now...
We could be experiencing Southwest Florida's summer of love . But whoa. Before you head to your overpriced storage closet to dust off your vinyl of The Who, The Byrds, The Turtles, The Beatles and The Animals recalling those 1967 days of peace, love and freedom , that's clearly not what we're talking about in the...