Now You Know: FGCU Athletics’ Night; Dixie Fish employees volunteer; Golf event for ALS
Employees from Dixie Fish Company recently volunteered at the Harry Chapin Food Bank, spending a three-hour shift filling 1,157 bags of assorted fresh vegetables for distribution to more than 700 families. “Our volunteers found the experience very rewarding and look forward to returning,” said Blake Colbert, general...
ULA rocket launch from Florida may be visible in Naples, Marco Island
When rockets launch in Florida, they blast off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center or from Cape Canaveral on the East Coast, about an hour away from the Orlando theme parks. It's rare when cities on the West Coast of Florida can see a rocket launch in the sky. Enter United Launch Alliance's mighty Vulcan rocket . The...
This Humble Diner In Florida Serves Up The Best Biscuits And Gravy You’ll Ever...
Your taste buds are about to file a missing persons report for all the flavor they’ve been missing out on at Joe’s Diner in Naples. This unassuming spot tucked into a strip mall on Tamiami Trail might look like just another breakfast joint from the outside, but step through those doors and you’re entering a parallel...
City of Sanibel appoints first Chief Resilience Officer
Sanibel Island is renowned for its beautiful beaches and miles of walking and biking paths winding through some of the most beautiful natural habitats in Southwest Florida. These natural landscapes coexist sealessly with island homes, businesses and public spaces, embodying the city’s commitment to fostering an...
Two panther kittens killed, pushing Collier Co. to top of FL death count in...
Collier County tops the list as the deadliest area for panthers in Florida this year, according to FWC. Advocates say building more wildlife crossings and promoting responsible development could help.
Fort Myers Beach Officials Back Developer in Fight Over 17-Story Tower
Fort Myers Beach has joined forces with Seagate Development Group against a lawsuit that questions their approval of 235-foot coastal towers. The town's legal staff submitted documents backing Seagate's 72-page defense in circuit court. "To save legal fees and preserve public resources for the Town of Fort Myers...
Aggravated battery investigation underway in San Carlos Park
According to our crew at the scene, both a bicycle and a vehicle are wrapped in crime scene tape. We're working to learn more information about the investigation.
Sanibel Chamber Hosting First-Ever Sunrise Sale
The Sanibel-Captival Chamber of Commerce is launching a brand new promotion to help businesses ring their registers to kick off the Labor Day weekend. The Chamber is hosting its inaugural Sanibel Island Sunrise Sale on Saturday, Aug. 30, from 7:07 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participating retail shops will open at...
Protect FMB Responds to Seagate Filing
Earlier this month we reported that Seagate and the Town of Fort Myers Beach responded to the court challenge filed by 10 residents who live near the former Red Coconut property and have challenged the Town Council’s decision to approve the Seagate development. The development includes two buildings that could go as...
Lineage Collections names new territory manager for Southwest Florida
HIGH POINT— Lineage Collections has appointed Barbara Jean D’Amico as territory manager for the Southwest Florida region, covering Naples to Sarasota. D’Amico previously spent 13 years with Classic Home, where she served as senior sales account manager for the state of Florida. “She has a passion for...