Naples FL

As we bring 2025 to a close there are many options to celebrate all month long – start by exploring all of the holiday concerts that are. available in the community at our many churches. But don’t go alone, bring friends and create new memories. During the month there’s not only concerts you can go to, but there are...

The holidays are fast upon us and we’re hopefully gearing up to make a lot of good memories with friends and family. It’s that web of memories that weave wonderful support as we go through life. As the weather is changing and the humidity lowers and it’s slightly cooler, we are able to participate in outdoor...

As a proud Naples native, I’ve watched this community grow from a quiet coastal town into one of the most compassionate and connected regions in Southwest Florida. Yet even with worldclass medical facilities, too many families still face one of life’s hardest challenges — cancer. For me, this mission is deeply...

This December’s Wreaths Across America ceremony will be especially meaningful because of our country’s upcoming 250th birthday next year. Everyone is invited to attend and participate at the Marco Island Cemetery, noon, Dec. 13. The sponsors are Marco Island’s Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution...

The Badgers top-rated recruit in the 2026 class quickly found a new home after de-committing from Wisconsin this week.

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to naples..

35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship returns to Fort Myers Beach. Most locals growing up around the beaches know that, after hauling all your gear to the shoreline, building a sandcastle was usually next on the list. From Nov. 20 to 24, the Southwest Florida community had the opportunity to...

On December 6, 2025, the Village Council will meet at 9:30 a.m. to discuss funding capital improvement projects with tax-exempt debt and updating Community Development fees. The agenda includes public hearings on non-ad valorem assessments for converting package plant systems to central sewer systems in Sunny Grove...

The Naples Christmas Boat Parade is back for another year of festive nautical fun. This year's boat parade is Saturday, Dec. 13, from 6:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. You can watch the boat parade from Pinchers at Tin City, Riverwalk Restaurant, Naples Landing, Kelly's Fish House, the Boathouse on Naples Bay and Bayview...

I am often reminded of the incredible strength and resilience of Southwest Floridians. I see it every day in the faces of the adults, children and families that come through David Lawrence Centers’ doors seeking hope and healing. While we have made strides in addressing the mental health and substance use crisis...