Carlie’s Three for 3
3148 Tamiami Trail East, Naples; 239-529-6919 or lowbrowpizzaandbeer.com. Don’t let the name fool you—LowBrow serves up way more than craft pizza. The O.G. Smoked Wings come whole, slow-smoked, dry-rubbed and served in orders of three or six. Garlic Parm Wings are split, fried, then woodcharred before being tossed in...
One night only: Roland, Mereday team up for pop-up dinner
Two Naples star chefs – Brian Roland and Charles Mereday – will team up for the first time in a decade for a collaborative dinner Naples on Tuesday. Roland is a chef and entrepreneur whose catering and special events company, Crave Culinaire, boasts an enthusiastic following from Fort Myers to Naples. Mereday is also...
Big chill energy: Naples-based duo creates new alternative to energy drinks called IMBA
There's a new alternative to energy drinks on the market, and it's based in Southwest Florida . Say hello to IMBA: a cognitive soda made up of natural ingredients that provide sustained energy and mental clarity without the typical crash. IMBA is the brainchild of Naples local Stephen LaMelza, who runs the business...
Oak Creek Charter School Athletes Crowned National Champions at 2025 USA Taekwondo National Championships
Bonita Springs, FL – After months of rigorous training and preparation, four student-athletes from Oak Creek Charter School of Bonita Springs traveled to California this July to compete in the 2025 USA Taekwondo National Championships, returning home with an impressive haul of medals — including three national titles...
European-Inspired Villa Mare Città Sells for $11 Million in Old Naples
NAPLES, FLA. (August 6, 2025) — Villa Mare Città, an extraordinary European-inspired estate nestled in the heart of Old Naples at 111 5th Avenue South has sold for $11,000,000. James Bates of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Fifth Avenue office represented the buyer. A masterpiece of classical...
Collier County tops federal list for new state veterans home funding
Collier County has been selected as the top priority for funding on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ FY 2025 State Home Construction Grants list, bringing a long-anticipated veterans nursing facility one step closer to reality. The federal designation paves the way for construction of a $72 million, 120-bed...
Family sues after fatal gas leak in Fort Myers Beach home
Nearly a year after two men died from what investigators determined was a gas leak from a combustion pool heater, Michael Dewitt's estate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Lee County approves nearly $4 million to rebuild hurricane damaged boardwalks
Four boardwalks damaged by Hurricane Ian will be repaired or reconstructed. The majority of funds are allocated to Matanza's Pass Preserve on Fort Myers Beach.
Cooper’s Hawk Grounded by Toxin Exposure
Editor’s Note: The young Cooper’s Hawk is part of the CROW CAW (Case A Week) series, which tells the stories of the patients at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island, the dangers they face, and how we can help protect all of our wildlife. Read previous cases here.
Engage Estero’s Healthcare Committee Update
I am pleased to inform you that Dr. Brian Hurwitz was appointed Chair of the Engage Estero Health Committee earlier this year. Brian previously served as Chair of its Cardiovascular Health Subcommittee, where he led efforts to improve emergency response capabilities in gated communities in Lee County. He holds a...