DJ Pat Pat opens Disco Bean in Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs is about to experience a new fusion of bold flavors and vintage sound. DJ Pat Pat, a well-known Southwest Florida DJ is hosting the grand opening Monday, Dec. 29. Disco Bean Coffee Company will host the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec.29, at its Bonita Springs...
Eight ACMA events at multiple venues in January
The Americana Community Music Association is starting the new year with an impressive schedule of eight concerts at four different venues in Lee County. The upcoming schedule at the ACMA listening room in Fort Myers includes Reckless Saints on Jan. 3, the Florida Cracker Collective Tour on Jan. 10, Nora Jane...
Monthly Art Walk continues at Promenade at Bonita Bay
Promenade at Bonita Bay announces the continuation of its monthly Art Walk which takes place October through April. One of the artists at January’s Art Walk will be Candace Hayden. Candace Hayden is one of Southwest Florida’s most significant young artists. Her recognizable themes of landscapes and portraits of...
Art Fest Naples named one of the best art shows in the USA
Sunshine Artist Magazine recently named Art Fest Naples at Fleischmann Park one of the best fine art and design shows in the United States, beating out hundreds of other shows. Art Fest earned its prestigious ranking through voting by nationwide exhibiting artists. It was the only South Florida show to be given the...
Bank of the Islands Supports 89th Annual Sanibel Shell Show, Festival
Bank of the Islands is proud to sponsor the 89th Sanibel Shell Show and Festival. The event will be held March 5-7, 2026, at the Sanibel Community House. Jointly hosted by the Sanibel Captiva Shell Club and the Sanibel Community Association (SCA), this longstanding “shellabration” is a favorite of islanders as well...
Traffic On Sanibel Causeway Steadily Increasing, Report Shows
Traffic crossing the Sanibel Causeway has steadily increased since Hurricane Ian severely damaged the bridge and devastated the island in September 2022. This year’s vehicle count through November is up 5.6 percent compared to the same time last year, but traffic has not yet rebounded to pre-Ian levels, according to...
Sanibel Council Reviews Wildlife Crossing Signs, Traffic Calming at Legion Curve
Sanibel Conservation Officer Rachel Rainbolt last week presented the city council with three options for wildlife-crossing signs and traffic-calming strategies for Legion Curve on Sanibel-Captiva Road, a continuation of last month’s presentation on the wildlife mortality report. Since 2022, the wildlife mortality...
Naples teen collects thousands of clothing essentials for the homeless
A Naples teenager is on a mission to collect thousands of essential items for the homeless. Paul Campbell said he is collecting shirts, socks, underwear and more.
Young runner honors Indian River County Sergeant Sweeting-Mashkow with a flag tribute run
In a heartfelt tribute during Christmas week, a young runner completed a one-mile run while carrying a Blue Line Flag to honor fallen Indian River County Sheriff’s Sergeant Terri Jean Sweeting-Mashkow. The run, organized by the nonprofit Running 4 Heroes Inc., took place in Naples and marked the group’s...
Netflix comedian Dusty Slay brings Southern standup to Naples Jan. 2-4
Growing up in a trailer park has its advantages. Comedian Dusty Slay ― who performs standup Jan. 2-4 in Naples ― says while growing up in Opelika, Alabama, they didn't have a lot of money so you found other ways to be impressive. He enjoyed making people laugh. “A lot of people from the trailer park come out as good...
