How the Garden’s River of Grass Connects Naples Residents to Everglades Restoration
The Everglades are a large wetland ecosystem in Florida. Marjory Stoneman Douglas described the area in her 1947 book, 'The Everglades: River of Grass.' The region is known for its open landscape, diverse wildlife, and the interaction of water and grass. The Everglades are now about half their original size. Despite...
Moorings Park ranks fourth in U.S. by Newsweek for retirement living
Moorings Park has kept its standing in Newsweek’s analysis of continuing care retirement communities coming in as fourth best in the U.S. for 2026. On a statewide basis, Moorings Park ranks second. Both rankings were held by Moorings Park for 2025. Taking the top spot in 2026 in Florida is Freedom Pointe at The...
New DQ Restaurant to Bring Sweet Treats to Naples, FL
Local Couple to Open New DQ Restaurant in the Naples Community. American Dairy Queen Corporation (ADQ), an iconic leader in treats and food, today announced a new DQ restaurant with its grand opening on December 8. Conveniently located off US-41 at 4535 Tamiami Trail E, the new restaurant will be owned by...
Casa Cotzelli to Open Second Naples Location in January
NAPLES, FL — Casa Cotzelli, the Italian restaurant from co-owners Filippo Butelli and Gabriele Cotza, is planning to open a second Naples location in mid-January 2026 at 12712 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34113, they told Business Debut. Business Debut first learned of the project through as reported by...
Top 5 steakhouses in Naples: Did your favorite make the cut?
Contrary to popular belief, steakhouses aren't just venues for special occasions. Naples is home to a plethora of steakhouses, from upscale moody spots to casual and fun Brazilian fusion hangouts. If you're looking for a new place to try but don't know where to start, check out these five steakhouses across Naples....
Naples woman accused of impersonating victim in person to drop fraud charges against herself
NAPLES, Fla. — A 32-year-old convicted felon was arrested in Naples on Wednesday after detectives say she stole a co-worker's credit card and then impersonated that victim in a failed attempt to have the charges dropped. Britany Rose Cruz Lopez faces multiple charges, including theft of a credit card...
2 killed as FedEx truck, SUV crash on Florida’s Turnpike at I-595 in Broward
The driver of a FedEx truck and a woman in another vehicle were killed in a crash on the Florida's Turnpike in Broward County Friday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol officials. The crash happened at around 6:49 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the Turnpike at Mile Marker 55,...
Cheapest gas stations in Naples
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
‘Give us toes in the sand.’ New HGTV program features Fort Myers Beach
A new HGTV program called "Cheap A$$ Beach Houses" premiered on Wednesday (Dec. 3) and one of the two episodes that aired was produced on Fort Myers Beach. "Cheap A$$$ Beach Houses" is HGTV’s latest fantasy lifestyle series humorously showing viewers how to own a slice of affordable paradise, or as the narrator said:...
ISLAND FISHING REPORT: Bait Bonanza
The number of shiners throughout our area is just amazing, from the beaches to the bridges, the flats, and everywhere in between. I simply don’t recall seeing this much white bait in the past decade. This is great news for anglers and everyone else who cares about our water quality. So much bait is a sure sign of a...
