Now You Know: Highest home sale this year; National Tourism Week celebration
A waterfront estate at 1829 South Inlet Drive on Marco Island recently sold for $11,900,000, marking the highest sale on Marco Island this year and the fourth-highest sale ever recorded on Marco. “This sale reflects the continued demand we are seeing at the top of the market on Marco Island,”...
Final report on Naples jet crash says corrosion caused both engines to stall
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WWSB) - The crash of a business jet trying to land on I-75 in Naples in 2024 was caused by corrosion that caused both engines to stall, the National Transportation Safety Board has concluded. In a final report on the crash released Thursday, investigators said high levels of...
Fort Myers contractor to rebuild two Sanibel condo communities
Benchmark General Contractors, a Fort Myers company, has won contracts to rebuild two Sanibel Island condominium properties severely damaged during Hurricane Ian in 2022. The condo properties are the Gulf Beach Condo and Kimball Lodge, and both will be built to meet the latest flood elevation standards as well as hurricane wind codes.
Shell Museum Welcomes New Marine Life
There are hundreds of marine animals on exhibit in The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium’s Living Gallery of Aquariums on Sanibel. Several new species have recently been added. Here they are…. Flamboyant Cuttlefish: The Flamboyant Cuttlefish is a small, visually striking, and. poisonous cuttlefish species found in warm...
Motorcyclist accused of driving 100+ mph in a 45 mph zone in Estero, arrested...
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a motorcyclist in Estero accused of driving 108 mph in a 45 mph zone. According to FHP, Isaac Ludwig, 20, was speeding on Three Oaks Parkway with no tag displayed on his motorcycle. Ludwig was arrested on super speeder charges and fined for...
Lake Park Diner maintains modern, healthful twist
Where: Downtown Naples, 944 7th Avenue North, contact (239) 228-6351, North Naples, Founders Square, 8856 Founders St., 239-529-1559. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; confirm hours online. There are few places I return to with such consistent anticipation as...
How Dental Restoration Improves Oral Health and Function in Naples
Explore the benefits of how dental restoration improves oral health and function in Naples, enhancing your dental wellness. How Dental Restoration Improves Oral Health and Function in Naples. According to the American Dental Association’s 2023 clinical guidelines, over 90% of adults have experienced tooth decay requiring restoration — yet many...
NAMI to host Hope Shines Walk
As a volunteer at NAMI Collier, I had the privilege and honor of serving as the event chair for the organization’s annual Hope Shines Dinner this year. The theme “Driving Change for Mental Health” dove into the pressures of the professional sports world, with special guest speaker LPGA star Lexi Thompson. She talked about her struggles with maintaining her mental well-being while competing...
Florida hospital campuses install flood barriers after Hurricane Ian
Naples Comprehensive Health in Florida adds modular flood barriers to protect hospital campuses from future storms and flooding events.
Naples waterfront house sells for $40 million
Residential sales topping $10 million are happening so often in Naples that news of the deals may soon become mundane. This time, the sale is of a house in the city’s Port Royal neighborhood that sold for $40 million. The 11,500-square-foot house sits on a lot and a half...

















