SWFL golf courses become enclaves for the wealthy | Opinion letters
Escalating cost of golf I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the apparent betrayal of one of the Professional Golfers' Association's (PGA) guiding principles: "Growing the Game." This commitment to expanding participation in golf at all levels, especially for youth and underrepresented groups, seems...
BREAKING UPDATE: One in custody after Bonita Springs standoff
Deputies investigating active scene that began at Bonita Beach pizza restaurant and moved into Lee County jurisdiction.
Southwest Florida Proton delivers first treatment to cancer patient
Southwest Florida Proton has delivered its first proton therapy treatment, officially becoming the first cancer center on Florida’s west coast to offer this highly advanced and precise form of radiation therapy. The first treatment on Dec. 30 marks a major milestone in cancer care for the region, giving local...
Florida has a shell-filled stretch between islands just west of Sanibel
Between Sanibel and Captiva lies Blind Pass, a shell lover’s dream and a place that rewards early arrivals. You will feel the Gulf breeze as piles of shells clatter underfoot and dolphins occasionally cruise the channel. Parking can be tight, currents can be fierce, but the sunsets make you...
CHR To Purchase Former Fish House on Periwinkle Way
Community Housing & Resources will purchase the former Fish House property at 1523 Periwinkle Way, according to CHR Executive Director Nicole Decker-McHale, who made the announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the Sanibel City Council meeting. The redevelopment will transform the site into 38 affordable housing...
Fort Myers Beach Lost 90% of Its Buildings. Three Years Later, It Wants You...
Fort Myers Beach was nearly erased on September 28, 2022. Hurricane Ian’s 12-foot storm surge swallowed the barrier island whole, killing 72 people in Lee County and flattening neighborhoods that had stood for generations. The pier vanished. Times Square went dark. Locals who survived found their homes scattered in...
Collier County Commissioners adopt burn ban as drought continues
The Collier County Board of County Commissioners authorized a burn ban Jan. 16, one that may not be lifted for several months as the daily rains won't start again until May or June. "The ban prohibits open burning, which is any outdoor fire or open combustion of material that produces...
Grocery Shopping Poll: Verdict on 10 items or fewer checkout violators?
It's late in the day. You are on they way home from work. You stop at the grocery store to grab a few items. Not enough to require a cart. You don't even need one of those hand held baskets. You can hold the milk, the eggs and bread in your hands. You are headed for a quick checkout by going through the 10 items or...
Southwest Florida Lawmakers Request $670M for Storm Resilience and Infrastructure Projects
Southwest Florida legislators asked for more than $670 million in state money for the 2026-27 budget. The funds would pay for evacuation roads, wastewater systems, flood control, and health care growth across Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties. These requests cover larger construction work and...
Baker Senior Center Naples Hosts “Evening for Better Tomorrows”
With the clubhouse at Royal Poinciana Golf Club adorned with regal lights and flowers, Baker Senior Center Naples held its 14th annual Evening for Better Tomorrows “Deep Purple Dreams.”. Thanks to the generous patrons and sponsors, the event raised close to $1.4 million to support critical social services and...
