Things to do this weekend in SW Florida: Music, festivals and more
Looking for some fun in Southwest Florida? Here are our top things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Southwest Florida Reading Festival, PRIDE Cape Coral and the Sanibel Shell Show & Festival. Plus a look at what’s ahead in March. To submit events, email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at...
Golf Gold: Four SW Florida public courses on ‘best’ in Florida list
Florida has plenty to brag about for luring people to live her full-time, part-time and to take vacation time in the Sunshine State. Near the top of that list are golf courses. Florida is home to the highest number of golf courses in the United States, with more than 1,250 to 1,264 golf courses, according to GolfNow...
EsteroFest 2026 community celebration March 21
EsteroFest 2026 will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1 PM to 8 PM in Estero, Florida. The event will feature live music, food, and family activities, with the Ben Allen Band as the headline performance. General admission is free for all attendees.
The Club at Olde Cypress Implements Branding Guide to Standardize Communications and Strengthen Brand...
After years of living with small inconsistencies that added up to bigger brand confusion, The Club at Olde Cypress (Naples, Fla.) made a deliberate decision to formalize how it shows up everywhere. The result is a comprehensive branding guide that now governs everything from logo usage to photography, typography,...
SOCIETY: 47th annual National Art Fair
Cambier Park in Naples was bursting with art once again during the 47th Annual National Art Fair the weekend of Feb. 20 through Feb. 22. This nationally-ranked event showcases original work from local, national, and international artists across 17 categories, including jewelry, painting, sculpture, and ceramics.
Youth Haven breaks ground on new therapeutic center in Naples
A new facility is taking shape to better support children in crisis. Youth Haven , a long-standing non-profit in Southwest Florida, broke ground on its new Therapeutic Enrichment Center on Feb. 27, marking a key step in its $20 million Building Hope for Tomorrow capital campaign, a news release said. Located on the...
Sanibel bayfront masterpiece with expansive water views
Located on a quiet street overlooking the Bay, this home has every exquisite detail covered. Offering four bedrooms and three and a half baths, one bedroom used as a den, all other bedrooms are en-suites, including custom walk-in closets and private decks overlooking the Bay. Surrounded by lush native landscaping,...
Dining out? 5 places to eat in East Naples
This dining reporter has a new home! After a few years in Golden Gate, I recently relocated to East Naples, which opened up an entirely new culinary world. Every neighborhood in Naples and Collier has a unique restaurant scene from ritzy downtown date night spots to casual cultural spots in Golden Gate. I'm excited...
Star of ‘Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story’ at TheatreZone in Naples previews the...
NAPLES, Fla. — "Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story" is a jukebox musical that explores the life and career of rock-and-roll pioneer Buddy Holly, highlighting lesser-known details and dramatic elements. From March 5-15, the musical is taking center stage at TheatreZone in Naples. The star of the show,...
Woman accused of DUI after being found asleep in car on Immokalee Road
NAPLES, Fla. — A woman was accused of DUI Monday night after being found asleep in her SUV on the inside lane of Immokalee Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Danielle Paulich, 40, was found asleep in her SUV on Immokalee Road and Woodcrest Drive in Golden Gate Estates around 8:30 p.m.

















