Associate Leadership Collier welcomes Class of 2026
The Leadership Collier Foundation, an affiliate of the Greater Naples Chamber, is excited to announce the Associate Leadership Class of 2026. The class started their program with a kick-off celebration and its first session on Tuesday, Feb. 17. “I’m excited to welcome the Associate Leadership Collier Class of 2026,”...
Two dogs looking for two homes
Rocco is a handsome 7-year-old with a well-mannered nature and an easygoing charm whose foster family said was “great with kids”. He walks politely on leash without pulling, rides great in the car, loves soaking up the sun and enjoys laid-back trips to the park. He may need a little time and controlled introductions...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Shrimp Festival; Cat Food Drive and ‘The Buddy Holly Story’. Grammy Award–winning The Travelin’ McCoury are bringing a progressive, modern bluegrass sound that has reshaped the genre. Brothers Ronnie McCoury (mandolin) and Rob McCoury (banjo), sons of bluegrass icon Del McCoury,...
3 To Do: Shrimp Festival; Cat Food Drive and ‘The Buddy Holly Story’
1. THIS WEEKEND: Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival. If you love shrimp, this is the place to be. It’s all to celebrate the island’s enduring shrimp industry. Various locations Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8. The 68th Annual fest is packed with two days of events, including...
Art Council of South West Florida seeks applicants for spring show
The Art Council of South West Florida will host its biennial Spring Show at the COCO Art Gallery in Naples during the month of April this year. The Art Council of Southwest Florida is dedicated to expanding the range of art appreciation and creative art opportunities for the residents of southwest Florida and the...
Wyndham Owner Wants To Be Open in Weeks
It’s not the hotel. It’s a temporary setup for a 60 by 90 big tent, 5 food trucks serving food and drinks, parking, and live entertainment. Property owner John Callis would like to help fill a need on the south end as soon as possible while his team works on a bigger concept.
Flames over 50% contained as crews continue to fight wildfire in Collier County
OCHOPEE, Fla. (WSVN) — Firefighters have made progress as a fire continues to burn in Collier County. The blaze that started over a week ago has burned more than 35,000 acres. Crews said recent rain has helped them fight the flames more efficiently. The fire is now more than...
Best Naples restaurants? 6 classics standing the test of time
What's the recipe for success when it comes to maintaining a popular restaurant in Naples ? These six restaurants all have different owners, menus, and environments, but have a few things in common: great service, fresh local ingredients, and an authenticity you can't buy. While lots of new restaurants have chic...
Massive wildfire rages through US national preserve: ‘Getting burned through’
A massive wildfire in southern Florida has burned over 30,000 acres, leading to the closure of a portion of a national preserve and an interstate. A massive wildfire continues to burn in southern Florida amid expanding drought conditions in the state. The National Fire burning near Naples forced the closure of a...
Extreme drought expands to all of Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Although rain returned to parts of the Gulf Coast recently, the drought continues to worsen. Extreme drought has taken hold across the entirety of the region. That includes all six counties in the area — Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades and DeSoto. Last week,...
