Hundreds of volunteers needed on Sanibel for study on red tide’s respiratory effects
Why do some people flee the beach when exposed to airborne red tide toxins while others – not so much?. The runny noses, puffy eyes and irritated throats are caused by a tiny marine algae called Karenia brevis. Red tide is fairly well understood in terms of what causes...
New extraordinary pizza restaurant opens in Downtown Naples
Cult-favorite Miami thin-crust pizza shop Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza has made its way to downtown Naples this week, marking the restaurant's second Naples location. Mister O1's name is a tribute to Italian founder and chef Renato Viola, who earned the O-1 visa for extraordinary ability. The pizza shop has grown...
Beachgoers may not relish red drift algae, but it’s a buffet for birds
Social media grumbling aside, the tangled ruddy mats lining some Southwest Florida beaches don’t signal a crisis. In fact, they’re a good thing. So just what is the stuff, recently seen on Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach and North Naples? Despite its color it’s not red tide. It’s algae, but it’s not blue-green algae AKA...
Fort Myers Beach house No. 1 most expensive home sold in December
These are the Top 10 most expensive homes sold in December 2025 in Lee County. Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate . 1. 3420 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach List price: $7,250,000 Sold price: $6,900,000 Neighborhood/Development: Cases Size: 4,409 square feet Year built: 2017 Days on market: 49 Amenities:...
Charitable Foundation of the Islands to host Volunteer Expo
The Charitable Foundation of the Islands (CFI) will host its annual Volunteer Expo on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at The Community House, bringing together island nonprofits, community groups, and residents for an afternoon of connection, service, and community engagement. The Volunteer Expo is...
Starting fresh close to home
As the new year begins, many Floridians are looking beyond resolutions and toward meaningful resets — finding small ways to feel re-energized, refocused and more present. In Naples, many residents started with a community yoga class offered by Love Yoga Center in Baker Park while others ran with the Gulf Coast...
Town of Fort Myers Beach receives federal funding for tree canopy restoration project
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — The town of Fort Myers Beach received a federal grant to restore a tree canopy at Bay Oaks Recreational Campus. According to the town, the grant, worth $37,500, is another significant step in long-term recovery and environmental recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. The grant will be used...
Our passion for piers: The SWFL love for iconic structures is undeniable
The Naples and Fort Myers Beach fishing piers have been repeatedly damaged by hurricanes over the last century. Following extensive damage from Hurricane Ian in 2022, both piers are on a long road to recovery and reconstruction. The piers are cherished landmarks that residents see as central to community identity...
After delay, construction begins on $25M Naples Genesis dealership
Construction has begun on the Genesis of Naples dealership at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Interstate 75. The new two-story Genesis store is being built on three-parcels totaling 10.5 acres that its owners, the Zeller family, bought in 2022 for $11.2 million. Plans call for the first floor to be dedicated...
Florida man extradited to Christian County Jail due to local wire fraud investigation
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A wire fraud investigation by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of a Florida man. On Dec. 30, Robert Casais of Naples, Florida was arrested and extradited following an investigation by local deputies into a wire fraud incident involving a local...
