Buck & Rider To Open Naples Location in Late 2026 at Waterside Shops
Buck & Rider plans to open at the old Brio site in Waterside Shops by late 2026. Suppliers span from New Zealand waters to Alaskan coasts and Gulf fishing grounds. The company works directly with fishermen, divers, and oyster harvesters. Founder Adam Strecker once hauled drum from Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain at...
Twin Peaks Parent Company Snaps Up Eight Florida Franchise Locations
the parent company behind fan favorites like Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones, just announced a major power move: the intention to acquire eight top-performing Twin Peaks franchise locations across Florida. The strategic deal, valued at approximately $47 million in cash, is a huge vote of confidence in the Sunshine...
Now open: New steak house debuting on Fifth Avenue in Naples
Chef Vincenzo Betulia 's latest culinary venture Tulia Italian Steak is now open on Fifth Avenue South. The upscale steakhouse took the place of The French Brasserie, which closed in September after eight years of serving the community. Some elements of The French remain, like the black-and-white-tile floors, but the...
80-year-old Villager nabbed on DUI charge after leaving birthday party
An 80-year-old Villager was nabbed on a drunk driving charge while driving home from a birthday party. Margaret McDonough of the Village of Sanibel was driving a white 2022 Hyundai Elantra shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday when a 911 caller reported to law enforcement that the vehicle was traveling significantly under the...
21st Annual CWA Turkey Drop to provide holiday meals for thousands in Southwest Florida
NAPLES, Fla. — St. Matthew’s House and Capital Wealth Advisors are partnering for the 21st Annual CWA Turkey Drop to provide holiday meals to thousands of Southwest Floridians. More than 250 volunteers are expected in the parking lot of First Naples Church to collect and pack food boxes...
Charity for Change hosts record-breaking fundraising gala in Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — Charity for Change announced Thursday it hosted a fundraising gala that raised more than $400,000 and drew a sold-out crowd at the Naples Grande Beach Resort on Nov. 1, which organizers touted as a record-breaking night. The gala, "Planting Seeds of Humanity," supported the Naples-based nonprofit...
Snug Harbor Serving Thanksgiving Dinner
A Thanksgiving buffet will be served from 11AM to 4PM on Thursday, November 27th. The cost is $49.00 for adults, $25 for kids 4 to 10, and free for kids under 4. Call ahead to make reservations at 239-436-4343. Here’s the full menu…
Construction begins on massive Kingston community in Estero
Years in the planning and permitting stages, Camaratta Companies and area officials gathered for the groundbreaking of the massive Kingston community in Estero. Cameratta Companies announced their celebration on Thursday, Nov. 13 with builders Lennar Homes, Neal Communities, Pulte Homes, Taylor Morrison and Kolter...
Singers, bands take their shot at 5th-annual Rock the Stage. And it’s all for...
Liv Schiller was just 11 years old when she stepped into the spotlight five years ago and rocked the audience at Rock the Stage. From the audience's perspective, she looked calm and confident as she sang songs by Adele and Joan Jett. But inside her head? She was a nervous wreck — especially since she was competing...
FORECAST: Patchy fog early, warm days ahead
Good morning, Southwest Florida! We are waking up with a little patchy fog around the area, mostly inland in Glades, Hendry and northern Collier counties. Visibility this morning is down less than 1/2 a mile this morning in those areas. There is another are of fog in Charlotte, DeSoto and Sarasota counties. The fog...

















