A look back: Southwest Florida’s ‘Pineapple Boom’ from Fort Myers to Marco Island
Cultivation of pineapples in Florida began in the 1860s, with Key West and Merritt Island being pioneers. Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs and particularly Marco Island grew pineapples in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. According to the State Archives of Florida and the State Library of Florida, the...
Popular boat ramp near Marco Island will be back in business Wednesday
Boaters, fishermen, kayakers and the like will soon be able to use the boat ramp on State Road 951/Collier Boulevard near Marco Island. Collier Boulevard Boating Park, one of the most popular in Collier County, is reopening Wednesday, Aug. 13 after being closed for six months. Located just north of Marco Island's...
3,000 customers under boil water notice due to main break in Collier County
According to Collier County, around 3,000 customers are under a boil water notice. The break happened when a contractor bored through the 24-inch water main, the county says.
Collier County Opens First Autism Charter School, Adds Two Elementary Schools
As student numbers surge by 100,000 over the next five years, Collier County School District launched its first autism-focused charter school while building two new schools. The changes mark a big shift in local education. Set inside BridgePrep Academy's walls, the new Autism Collier Charter School serves 90 kids....
Fort Myers Beach Sand Sculpting Championship Returns for 35th Year
Master sand artists will transform the shores of DiamondHead Resort into stunning works of art this November. The 35th Annual American Sand Sculpting Championship runs from Nov. 20 to Nov. 24. "Fort Myers Beach is a special piece of paradise. It's a 7-Mile Island lined with beautiful sugar sand beaches,...
The Under-The-Radar Antique Store In Florida With Timeless Treasures You Won’t Find Elsewhere
In a city known for pristine white beaches and high-end boutiques, there’s a brick-faced wonderland in Naples that feels like stumbling into a time capsule curated by someone with exceptional taste and an eye for the extraordinary. Treasure Island Antiques stands as a testament to the beauty of objects...
Movies and TV shows casting in Naples
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Two Florida MHCs Secure $91M for Construction
Both projects are expected to be completed in 2027. Roers Cos., a multifamily real estate firm headquartered in Plymouth, Minn., has obtained a three-year construction loan totaling $91.4 million for its next multifamily venture in Naples, Fla. The loan was arranged by Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp.’s Gary Sefcik,...
Cosentino Marks Trio of Showroom Openings
CORAL GABLES, FL — Cosentino Group, the global supplier of surfacing products for architecture and design, has announced the grand opening of three new “Cosentino City” showrooms in Dallas, Honolulu and Richmond, VA. The trio of spaces further expand the brand’s signature City showroom model “into three...
Carlie’s Three for 3
340 Old San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach; 239-373-4115 or sob4fun.com. At Smokin’ Oyster Brewery, oysters are served just the way you like them. Gulf Coast oysters are available by the half or full dozen, shucked fresh to order and served raw or steamed plain. Uncle Vinny’s Oysters are roasted and stuffed with...
