‘Beautiful’: First new Naples area elementary school in years set to welcome 1,000 students
Collier County’s first new elementary school in nearly two decades officially opened its doors Friday, Aug. 1 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, just ten days before the start of the upcoming school year. Located at 2400 Cub Court, Bear Creek Elementary School was introduced to community members, school board officials...
City Hires New Chief Resilience Officer
Sanibel City Manager Dana Souza announced the hiring of a Chief Resilience Officer and introduced Ashlee Painter. She was previously with the City of Oldsmar, where she served as the Environmental Management Supervisor, supervising the Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental Specialist, and the Utility Operations...
Hoffmann Family’s new Naples boutique a step toward national expansion, says matriarch
Key takeaway: Jerri Hoffmann, matriarch of the Hoffmann Family of Cos., is opening the second location of The Augusta Clothing Co., this one in Naples. Core challenge: The company believes there is a market to expand the chain and sees Colorado as a potential for a third store. What’s next:...
FORECAST: Scattered sea breeze storms early in the afternoon
Here is your forecast for Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. The first weekend of August will be hot and humid with a better chance for scattered storms. We are starting today in the upper 70s and lower 80s with a few showers and storms along the coast. Once southwesterly winds kick...
Naples shopping center getting a ‘refresh’
Mercato, the Naples shopping destination, is getting an upgrade. Work has started on what is being called a refresh of the center’s central piazza. This refresh will see the space triple in size with the addition of turf, seat walls and benches. Other upgrades will include a new covered...
Naples Winter Wine Festival Honored as “Best Wine Festival”
Naples Winter Wine Festival Honored as “Best Wine Festival” (2025) in the United States in Latest USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award. The Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF), the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival (NWWF), is proud to announce that USA Today readers across the...
This No-Frills Seafood Shack In Florida Serves Up The Best Blackened Fish You’ll Ever...
Hidden at the edge of a tiny fishing village where mangroves meet the Gulf waters sits a seafood lover’s paradise that locals have tried to keep secret for years. Crabby Lady in Goodland, Florida isn’t flashy or pretentious—it’s authentic Florida served on a paper plate with a plastic fork and more flavor than should...
This Charming Restaurant In Florida Serves Up The Best French Toast You’ll Ever Taste
Ever had a breakfast so good it made you question every other breakfast you’ve ever eaten?. That’s what awaits at The Rooster Food+Drink in Naples, Florida – a cozy little spot where morning meals aren’t just served, they’re celebrated. Let me tell you about a...
Fort Myers Beach needs to replace more than 10% of island’s fire hydrants
Town staff marked 36 hydrants as 'non-operable' and will request $290,512 on Monday to replace them.
Florida Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest Of Georgia Man, Pennsylvania Woman In Multi-State Fraud...
Outstanding Deputy Work Leads to Arrests and Recovery of Numerous Stolen IDs and Gift Cards. A routine traffic stop in North Naples on Thursday escalated into a major fraud investigation, leading to the arrest of a Georgia man and a Pennsylvania woman who Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) detectives believe may...