Seminole Tribe sues Miami-based Lennar over 552 ‘defective’ new houses
Hundreds of homes built by the Miami-based Lennar Corp. on tribal land over the last five years are in such shoddy condition that no one can safely live in them, according to a lawsuit against the construction company filed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The lawsuit was filed in March, but efforts to resolve the...
COLUMN: A new concept on movies and healing our nation
Annie Roney has come up with a unique way to not only get people into the movie theater but to get people to talk.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, Lee County Sheriff’s Office to Host “Suddenly in Command” Boating Safety...
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, in partnership with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, will host a “Suddenly in Command” seminar from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Sheriff’s Community Outreach Center at Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite 190, Estero. The...
Naples firefighters invite you to donate to blood drive, Tuesday
The City of Naples Fire Department is sharing information about a blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The department said it will be at 355 Riverside Circle from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Elegant four-bedroom estate in Beachview with private pool & guest suite
This custom four-bedroom, 4.5-bath, remodeled pool home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac on one of Sanibel’s prettiest streets in Beachview Estates. Expansive views of the lake and golf course from almost every room. The main living level has a private office, volume ceilings, a large 2-story great room, custom tile...
Estero Fire Rescue Battalion Chief arrested for eavesdropping, fraud charges
Albert Sibert has been under investigation since at least January when FDLE searched Estero Fire Rescue and his home. However, the department said the investigation does not involve the agency.
Naples woodshop turns century-old trees from Southeast Asia into functional art
NAPLES, Fla. — Inside the woodshop behind Naples’ iconic Cocoon Gallery, giant slabs of wood imported from Southeast Asia are being transformed into one-of-a-kind tables, mirrors, and sculptures. Founder Mitchell Siegel calls it “functional art.”. In the 20,000-square-foot workshop on 5th Ave North in Naples,...
Vendor walks away from marina stores: Caxambas, Goodland, and more affected
Collier County is scrambling to reopen its retail stores at four county-owned marinas. Without warning or notice, the vendor operating all four of the county's ship stores ceased operations on Sept. 15, said John Mullins, a county spokesman. "I have no other information at this time," he said via email.
Sanibel Historical Village Reopening Oct. 15
The Sanibel Historical Museum and Village announces it is reopening on Wednesday, Oct. 15, with new schedules and ticket prices. The Village will be open Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15 to Jan. 4, 2026 and May 1 to July 31, 2026; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 7 to April 30, 2026. The last...
SUP, Weir Flap Gates, Tradewinds Drainage Make Sanibel’s Legislative Priorities List
Restoring the shared use path, modifying and installing weir flap gates, and addressing the drainage issue in the Tradewinds area are among the City of Sanibel’s legislative priorities for 2026. And in that order. The city’s legislative funding request is $7.3 million for those projects. Hurricane Ian heavily...

















