FEMA presents new Collier Co flood maps, which could change your insurance rates
New FEMA flood maps are available for Collier County homeowners. Some properties will be moved into "high-risk" flood zones. Click to check if your home's ZONE has changed.
Collier County Hands Out Free Fish To Combat Mosquitoes
Free fish that eat up to 100 mosquito larvae each day are are being offered across Collier County. The summer giveaway runs through August. "They are very aggressive biters, so they cause quite the nuisance and can make being outdoors very uncomfortable," said Jonathon Little of Collier County Mosquito Control to...
Arkansas’ Gage Wood throws historic no-hitter in College World Series
Arkansas' Gage Wood tosses the third no-hitter in Men’s College World Series history as Arkansas tops Murray State.
Now You Know: Golf scramble benefits Shy Wolf; Schoen creates $1M scholarship, more
$1M endowed scholarship fund created; grants awarded. The 5th Annual Shy Wolf Scramble, a charity golf event to benefit the sanctuary’s mission of rescuing and educating about captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club in Naples.
In Quarters; Estero, FL, Fire Station No. 45
This facility received the Career 1 Notable award in the 2024 Firehouse Station Design Awards. Find the full list of winners here. Surrounded by residential development and a protected preserve, the five-acre site for the new Fire Station No. 45 was designed to establish a strong civic and community presence in the...
Town Must Pay Recall Legal Fees for Woodson, King
As everyone waits to see how many recall petition signatures are validated by the Lee County Elections Office, the Fort Myers Beach Town Council approved a resolution to cover reasonable legal expenses Karen Woodson and John King rack up to fight the recall. Town Attorney Nancy Stuparich advised the Town...
Rebuilding For The Future on Fort Myers Beach
(By Kyle DeCicco, Sanibel Captiva Bank CEO) Fort Myers Beach is more than just an island community. It’s a symbol of resilience, grit and neighborly spirit. The road to recovery after Hurricane Ian has been long, and it’s far from over. But every day, it becomes more evident that strong, local partnerships are key to...
Florida’s Panther Preserve: A Last Stand for America’s Elusive Big Cat
Imagine wandering through the dense, sun-dappled forests of southern Florida, your heart pounding with anticipation. Somewhere in the tangled brush, a ghostly figure moves with silent grace—America’s rarest big cat, the Florida panther. For decades, these magnificent creatures have come dangerously close to vanishing...
Sanibel Public Library Public Meeting Notice
The Sanibel Public Library District Board of Commissioners. on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. The Board Meeting Agenda can be viewed online at www.spldboard.specialdistrict.org. All meetings are held at the Sanibel Public Library:. 770 Dunlop Road Sanibel, FL 33957. Any person requiring special accommodations at...
How’s the Condo Market in Pelican Bay in 2025?
As a follow up to my post How’s the Market in Naples in 2025? I have produced a simlar report for Pelican Bay Condos. As Condo sales account for 80% or more of all sales in Pelican Bay, I have not produced the charts for Single Family and Villa sales. Because of the much smaller number of those sales, they are more...
