Naples chef awarded among top U.S. chefs
Bar & Restaurant News named Naples Chef Ricardo Lory, known professionally as Chef Global, as one of America’s Top 15 Hospitality Leaders Under 30. The recognition is part of the publication’s Next Generation of Hospitality Excellence initiative. The honor brings national attention to Naples’ growing reputation as a...
What are Naples’ 5 greatest holiday traditions
It's the traditions that endure, events that we embrace every year, enjoy and share with each generation. Making memories is what these five events are about, something to savor with family and friends annually. As the holiday heads into overdrive, it's time to take a look at the traditions that make this time of...
Collier County Woman Sentenced to 25 Years for Role in Fatal Fentanyl Overdose
COLLIER COUNTY, FL – A 30-year-old Collier County woman has been sentenced to 25 years in state prison for her role in the fentanyl overdose death of a local man last year. At a hearing today, Michaelle Jean Haire pleaded no contest to manslaughter and sale or delivery of fentanyl. The post Collier County Woman...
Run, Walk and Roll 5K raises $90,000
STARability Foundation was joined by more than 500 participants at its 8th Annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Baker Park in Naples. The exciting, inclusive event raised over $90,000, which will be used to meet the community’s growing needs by expanding STARability’s innovative, life-transforming...
Excitement Builds for the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction
Excitement Builds for the 2026 Naples Winter Wine Festival Live Auction. with Unveiling of Additional Wine, Culinary and Travel Experiences. The list of world-class auction lots includes a 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante convertible paired with a VIP driving experience in Miami; an eight-night luxurious private...
‘Cleaner than usual’ beach found at Tigertail cleanup
Friends of Tigertail has hosted quarterly beach clean-ups for 29 years and kept statistics since 2006, tabulating more than three tons of trash. At the quarterly clean-up on Dec. 6 volunteers noted that the area appeared cleaner than usual, and only 30 pounds of debris were collected by 32 participants, one of the...
This $60 Million Estate on Florida’s Gulf Coast Is a Refined, Tropical Abode With...
Naples, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, has been a nexus of big-ticket home sales this year. Back in April, a massive waterfront estate sold for a whopping $225 million, making it one of the most expensive properties ever sold in the Sunshine State, and now a nearby residence is hitting the market, albeit with a...
Naples Zoo’s Holiday Gift Guide
Gifting a membership to Naples Zoo provides your recipient with year-round access to explore the Zoo! Their membership includes great benefits such as UNLIMITED admission during regular hours for one full year from the date of purchase, early access to Camp WILD programs, guest discounts, discounts at the gift shop...
COASTAL COMEBACK: Students help mangroves take root at FMB’s Bowditch Point
Fox 4’s Austin Schargorodski reports on FGCU and Island Coast High students that teamed up on Fort Myers Beach to help restore mangroves damaged by Hurricane Ian at Bowditch Point.
Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show raises more than $113,000
The 13th Annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Fashion Show raised $113,905 to support the SEA STAR Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital, an initiative dedicated to providing specialized care for children with various sensory sensitivities. The event was held on Dec. 5 at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa...
