SWFL gourmet food business names new CEO
Innovative Food Holdings, a Bonita Springs national seller of gourmet specialty foods to professional chefs, has announced a leadership transition that includes promoting CFO Gary Schubert to the CEO role. The publicly traded company, in a statement after the market closed Tuesday, says the transition is “aligned...
Hallowine Event Returns to Mercato
Wine lovers and Halloween enthusiasts alike will gather at Mercato on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for the 10th Annual Hallowine, hosted by the Rotary Club of Naples, Naples Gulf Shore Rotary, and Naples-Pelican Bay Rotary. The popular fundraiser runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and promises an evening of food, fun, and philanthropy.
Heart and Lung News from NCH
Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has numerous recent announcements including inviting a leading cardiac surgeon and performing among the most specialized robotic lung biopsies in the area. NCH Achieves #2 Ranking in Florida for ION robotic-assisted lung biopsies. NCH announced that it ranks second in Florida for...
Collier County board split on whether to recommend conversion of orange grove into homes
A developer's plan to build hundreds of homes on an orange grove in eastern Collier County resulted in a tie vote from planning commissioners. The project includes for-sale affordable housing, which has garnered support from local employers and the Naples Chamber of Commerce. Environmentalists and neighbors oppose...
Hoffmann Family of Cos. acquires Naples marine tourism business
Naples-based conglomerate the Hoffmann Family of Companies has purchased Pure Florida, a business that specializes in maritime tourism. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Based at 1200 Fifth Ave. S. in Naples, Pure Florida provides fishing, cruises, dolphin tours, boat rentals, jet-ski rentals and...
11-year-old Naples Boy Creates Hot Dog Hustle
On hot, humid Fridays in late July, many South Florida middle schoolers try to make the most out of their final weekends of summer by cooling off at a local pool, planning sleepovers, or escaping the sweltering sun at the mall, the movies or in front of a video game console. However, on Friday, July 25, 11-year-old...
Cheesesteaks.com to Bring Authentic Philly Flavors to Bonita Springs
Cheesesteaks.com is gearing up to open its new location at 28811 S Tamiami Trl Ste 5, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, with a planned opening date of November 1st, owner Kevin O’Brien told Business Debut. What to expect. The Bonita Springs spot will feature the same menu as the other...
DHS reviews Cambier Park security after Naples police flag potential risks
The police chief says Cambier Park lacks perimeter barriers, leaving it vulnerable to threats such as car rammings. DHS is now reviewing the park to recommend security upgrades.
First-time homebuyer enjoys location, low-maintenance lifestyle at Townwalk
Location and lifestyle attracted first-time homebuyer Tyler Caggiano to Babcock Ranch and Townwalk, a neighborhood of low-maintenance two-story townhouses by Park Square Homes with on-site amenities. The 26-year-old owner of a landscaping company was living in Estero at the time and wanted a shorter commute to the...
Help raise funds for Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs at the Ferrari Show and Shine...
Join the Ferrari Owners Club of Naples for a “Show and Shine” at Hooters of Naples on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Naples Hooters is at 3625 Gateway Lane in Naples. All cars and trucks are welcome. This is an emerging monthly event to be held by the Ferrari Owners Club at Naples Hooters. Prizes will be...

















