Women’s Golf Competes in Arizona
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. – For the first time in program history, the Ave Maria Women's Golf team took to the links in the Grand Canyon State, competing in the OUAZ Invitational at the Laughlin Ranch Golf Club. The Gyrenes placed fifth as a team in a field of 11 and had one golfer finish in the top 10.
Naples club completes first phase of $16M renovation project
The Club at Olde Cypress in Naples has reopened its newly reimagined clubhouse following the completion of Phase I of a $16 million dollar renovation. The project is being overseen by the club’s owner, Stock Hospitality, part of the Stock Family of Cos. The first phase of the project, according to a statement,...
Rookery Bay adds 780 acres of protected land in East Naples
The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve has been designated by the State of Florida to manage 780 newly conserved acres in East Naples. This expansion adds to the reserve’s existing 110,000 acres of protected land.
Naples Pier won’t have burgers, but it may have ice cream
At the new Naples Pier, visitors won't be able to grab a burger or a beer. But they may find ice cream and water. City council is sticking by its decision not to include a concession stand in the design of the new pier, but it has come up with a compromise: To allow portable carts on the landside with more limited...
Planning Board meeting to discuss Coconut Point apartments
The Planning, Zoning & Design Board will meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 4:30 PM to review several development proposals in Estero. The agenda includes a public hearing for Walmart’s application to repaint its building at 19975 S. Tamiami Trail and a public information meeting for a proposed two-story storage...
Matanzas Pass bridge onto Fort Myers Beach to close Saturday for shrimp festival
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The Matanzas Pass bridge onto Fort Myers Beach will close on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The closure is due to the 5k race and parade for the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival taking place this weekend. Activities such as a shrimp boil, an arts and crafts expo and a pageant will...
Three for 3: Elevated Italian
Bellini brings the spirit of Florence to Florida with its inviting atmosphere reminiscent of the renowned Piazza Della Signoria. The restaurant has recently relocated to the former Chardonnay Restaurant location, where guests are greeted with a modern eatery that brims with Italian flare. Each dish at Bellini is...
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,...
