Naples FL

A new study conducted by Leave The Key, a Long Island-based homebuyers company, has placed the Naples-Marco Island metro area among the top regions in the country with the highest share of vacant homes. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the report reveals that this Gulf Coast destination ranks third nationwide...

A Naples construction manager has pleaded guilty to a payroll fraud scheme that federal prosecutors say cheated the U.S. government out of more than $4 million in tax revenue, according to WGCU. Alexis Garcia entered his guilty plea before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kyle C. Dudek in the Middle District of...

The National Audubon Society recently revealed the recipients of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards, which feature two winning photographs showcasing avian life in Florida. Now in its 16th year, the awards have broadened their scope to include Chile and Colombia, with a focus on migratory species, their habitats and...

Employees from the Fort Myers Beach location of Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille recently helped transform Lakes Park into a Halloween & Fall Festival. Employees volunteered their time installing decorations along the milelong train track – a project that begins months ahead of the park’s annual Halloween Express and Fall...

Engage Estero is honored to recognize Lou Frattarelli, a remarkable leader, dedicated community advocate, and longtime friend of Estero. Lou has served for many years on the Engage Estero Board of Directors and as a valued member of the Traffic Safety Committee, consistently working to make our community safer and...

The $100,000 gift supports current challenge grant to bring innovative robotic surgical equipment to SWFL. Sept. 26, 2025 – After learning about the recent challenge grant Lee Health Cancer Institute was awarded by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, local philanthropist John Conboy was inspired to make a...

While students enjoyed a day off, our teachers were hard at work growing their skills! From hands-on workshops to inspiring sessions, our staff spent the day focused on strategies that will elevate student learning. These learning opportunities help our educators stay at the top of their game—bringing fresh ideas...

Suffolk is among area enterprises and organizations recognizes constructions workers during National Construction Appreciation Week, Sept. 15 through 19. The company particularly lauded their aviation team this month. Suffolk, one of the largest and most innovative real estate and construction enterprises in the...

Marco Noontime Rotary has many projects, but a primary one is the eradication of polio around the world. As part of this program, Noontime Rotary’s meeting Sept. 18, featured Rich and Cheryl Willett, Marco Rotary’s district polio program co-chairs. Together they have been dealing with the effects of...

There are moments in life when you bite into something so extraordinary that you immediately start calculating the driving distance from your house and wondering if you can justify a second lunch. Welcome to your introduction to Dixie Fish Company in Fort Myers Beach, where the shrimp burger has achieved...