3 To Do: ‘Breakfast and Birds,’ pancake breakfast, Almost ABBA
1. THIS WEEKEND: ‘Breakfast and Birds’ at Tigertail. The Friends of Tigertail Beach will host a free “Breakfast and Birds” from 9 a.m. until 11, Saturday, Jan. 17 and March 21 at 430 Hernando Drive, Marco Island. Bring your breakfast and join other interested birders to...
‘Avra At Metropolitan Naples’ to Offer 56 Luxury Homes at 1925 Metropolitan Blvd, Naples,...
A high-rise luxury condo in Naples is set to welcome its first residents within the next few months. Avra At Metropolitan Naples is a 15-story tower with 56 “bespoke residences.” Of the homes, 51 will be apartments with two to four bedrooms starting at 1,780 square feet. The remaining five will be penthouses...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: ‘Breakfast and Birds,’ pancake breakfast, Almost ABBA. For much of the country Arbor Day is on April 24. But Florida celebrates on the third Friday in January. On Marco Island, the Calusa Garden Club is celebrating by planting a tree, and the public is invited. The ceremony will be...
Art Bazaar Returns to Santini Plaza
A Fort Myers Beach tradition is returning Saturday, March 21st when the Art Bazaar once again fills Santini Plaza with creativity, color, and community spirit. The event will take place from 9AM to 3PM. Held annually at Santini Plaza, the Art Bazaar showcases a wide variety of original artworks, greeting...
Waterfront Secret in Bonita Springs, FL, That Won Best Restaurant 15 Years Straight Revealed
Imagine savoring fresh Gulf seafood while dolphins glide past your waterfront table and the sun sets over Bonita Beach’s Back Bay. Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille has earned the title of Bonita’s Best Waterfront Restaurant every single year from 2011 to 2025, and one visit reveals exactly why locals keep returning. 🌴
Homeless shelters open in Naples, Immokalee and Fort Myers
St. Matthew’s House, the nonprofit homeless organization in Collier County, will open its two shelters tonight, Jan. 15, in Naples and Immokalee for the homeless on an emergency basis so they can get out of the cold. Shelters also are opening in Lee County by the Salvation Army at Center of Hope, 2400 Edison Ave. in...
Another Groundbreaking on Fort Myers Beach
With longtime guests, former employees and several community leaders in attendance the Cottages of Paradise Point officially broke ground on its Gulf-front redevelopment on Estero Boulevard this week. The property is located near the Best Western Resort. The event was hosted by the builder Marvin Homes and the Fort...
Fort Myers Beach park water now safe. Source of poop remains a mystery
It's safe to get back in the water at Fort Myers Beach's popular Lynn Hall Memorial Park now that health officials have rescinded a Jan. 8 warning that "water-related activities (posed) an increased risk of illness in swimmers." Fecal bacteria levels were too high to meet Florida standards, samples showed, so the...
Defending Champion Justin Leonard and Five-Time Champion Bernhard Langer Headline 2026 Chubb Classic
NAPLES, Florida – Defending champion Justin Leonard and five-time champion, World Golf Hall-of-Famer and former World No. 1 Bernhard Langer headline early commitments for the 2026 Chubb Classic, Naples’ flagship PGA TOUR Champions event scheduled Friday-Sunday, Feb. 13-15 on the Black Course at Tiburón Golf Club....
Beyond Juicery + Eatery Introduces Exclusive Local Smoothie Blends at New Naples Eatery
Has officially opened its newest location at 853 Vanderbilt Beach Road, further expanding its footprint in the Naples community. The grand opening, held on January 10, drew a significant crowd with festivities that included free smoothies and major giveaways, underscoring the strong local demand for better-for-you...
