Town Council Moves Closer to 26% Tax Increase
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council voted 4-1 to set the tentative 2025-2026 millage rate at $1.25 of $1,000 of assessed property value, an increase of 26%. That rate can be reduced over the next two months as the council meets and digs deeper into the budget. They cannot vote for a higher rate. The current...
‘History is echoing’: Miccosukee Tribe challenges secrecy and environmental harm at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
When William “Popeye” Osceola first learned about the construction of a sprawling immigration detention facility on land adjacent to the Miccosukee Reservation in the Florida Everglades, his first reaction was “shock and disgust.”. “I found out about it basically when everybody else found out about it, which,...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Culinary event with Ellen Kanner, author of new cookbook ‘Miami Vegan’. Plant-Based Recipes from the “Tropics to Your Table” from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, in The Workshop at The Luminary, downtown Fort Myers. Cost: $80 admission includes a copy of the cookbook and a four-course menu featuring chef-curated vegan...
3 To Do: Moonlight on the Boardwalk, encore series presents ‘Til Death’ and more
1. THURSDAY, CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY: Moonlight on the Boardwalk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is inviting the public to “Moonlight on the Boardwalk” on Thursday, Aug. 7. Under a nearly full moon, guests can “explore the 2.25-mile boardwalk through an ancient bald cypress forest with trees more than 500 years old.”
3 To Know: Bonita parks workshop; hiring event in Naples; town hall on Marco
Attention Bonita Springs residents, the city will have a public workshop for the city’s master plan on parks. The city is developing the plan in order to guide the development of the city’s parks and recreation facilities, programs and services for the next 10 to 15 years. Bonita Springs received funding to support...
Collier County teachers and staff prepare for first day of new school year
Teachers are back and spirits are high at Parkside Elementary — where the school just earned its first-ever ‘A’ grade ahead of the new year.
That’s gold! ‘Seinfeld’ comedian comes to Naples for standup shows Aug. 8-9
He appeared in just six episodes of one of the greatest sitcoms ever. Steve Hytner ― best known for his role as Kenny Bania on " Seinfeld " ― says he's recognized about everywhere he goes and enjoyed his time on the show that ended 27 years ago. The New York native performs standup and tells stories from the popular...
11 homes lifted simultaneously in Donax Village; Sanibel names day in honor
It’s official - August 4th is now Donax Village Day on Sanibel! That’s because after repeated storm surge flooded Donax Village, all the homes got lifted eleven feet… all at once.
VIDEO: The Dead Ataris – Sidenote (Live Music) – Sugarshack Sessions
The Dead Ataris – Sidenote (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. The Dead Ataris from Cape Coral, FL performing their original song “Sidenote” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1208. More sessions from The Dead Ataris:. 405...
FORECAST: Heat advisories in place inland this afternoon
Here is your forecast for Monday, August 4th, 2025. Good morning, Southwest Florida! We are waking up very warm with a few showers along the coast. Temperatures are in the low 80s along the coast with upper 70s inland which is well above our average of 75°. This afternoon we will climb in the mid 90s and once you...
