Naples FL

I love woods. I was born and raised in Vermont and Connecticut where the woods were my playground. As the population around America increases it has become necessary to set aside natural areas to preserve native plant and animal communities. Tract K, which was set aside as a school property,...

Two endangered Florida panther kittens were found dead in Collier County last weekend, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

1. THIS WEEKEND, MARCO ISLAND: One-woman show about Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Marco Island Center for the Arts recently announced a one-woman show about Marjory Stoneman Douglas, best known for her 1947 book “The Everglades: River of Grass,” is coming to the Arts Center Theatre, Aug. 16 and 17.

The state-threatened least terns had a big success this year on the Sanibel Causeway Islands, producing more nests and chicks in this location than they had since at least the 1990s, the Sanibel Captiva Conservation announced this week. At the peak of nesting, SCCF said 142 least tern nests were...

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 171 restaurants in Collier County during the last 30 days. While 121 establishments passed on their first visit, 50 restaurants failed to meet standards initially.

There’s a moment when you bite into perfectly smoked ribs – that magical second when the meat surrenders from the bone with just the right amount of resistance – that makes you believe in culinary divinity. Texas Tony’s Rib & BrewHouse in Naples, Florida, delivers that transcendent...

There’s a little place in Naples where morning magic happens one plate at a time, and once you experience it, your breakfast standards will never be the same. Goldies Restaurant sits quietly in a strip plaza on Taylor Road, looking for all the world like just another neighborhood eatery.

Also, information on road resurfacing work and sewer smoke tests. We have a new update from the city on a project that was originally expected to start this month. There’s also some other road and sewer work ahead, so let’s get into it. Next month, Sept. 2 specifically,...

The Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® proudly raised funds to help benefit F.I.S.H. of SanCap and the island seniors. Thanks to the generosity of members, the Association was able to fund cheerful “Smile Boxes” filled with small gifts, treats, home goods, and personal care items for seniors living on...

Experience an extraordinary celebration of artistic freedom and innovation at the “Anything Goes” art exhibit, opening August 21 at the Fort Myers Beach Art Association gallery at 13451 McGregor Blvd. Admission is free. The exhibit runs through September 19th. This collection of works includes jewelry, photography,...