The Joy of Golf Cart Living
Moving from the putting green to the mainstream, golf carts have gained popularity and quickly become an ubiquitous part of everyday life in Ave Maria. With its own schools, businesses, essential services and a vast array of modern amenities and recreational facilities, Ave Maria is uniquely suited for golf cart...
8 cities where retirees experience the highest quality of life in the U.S
The idea of the perfect retirement city often goes beyond sunshine and scenery; it’s about the quiet choices that make life more fulfilling in these select U.S. locations. The landscape of American retirement is shifting rapidly as we move through 2026. Most people assume that sunshine and low taxes are the only...
New at the Ave Maria Welcome Center
The Ave Maria Welcome Center has expanded its offerings to include exclusive Ave Maria–branded merchandise now available for purchase. Visitors can explore the new items while stopping in for community information, local recommendations or as part of a tour. The merchandise collection includes branded insulated...
Marco needs money for capital improvements, council eyes bond referendum
Marco Island residents will have a say in how much the city sells in bonds as plans for capital improvements move forward. The majority of City Council sees a bond sale as the right way to raise money. Council is planning a bond referendum likely for August and working to...
Median home price up 1.2% in Collier; numbers improve year over year
The median home in Collier County listed for $729,725 in December, up 1.2% from the previous month's $722,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to December 2024, the median home list price decreased 5.8% from $775,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Map Reveals Cities With Most Expensive HOAs
Seven of the 10 cities are in Florida, where residents have struggled with the rising costs of HOAs in recent years.
Golden Gate church gets county OK despite traffic worries on Immokalee Road
Church leaders said Orangetree Bible Church is needed to serve the area’s growing congregation and promised to be good neighbors amid concerns over traffic near the rural neighborhood.
World Ukulele Day returns to Bonita Springs
Downtown Bonita Springs will be filled with the sounds of ukuleles for World Ukulele Day on Sunday, Feb. 1. The event is free to the public and packed with live performances, community jams, brunch and a headlining concert. Live music will be played throughout the day at six venues all...
12 spots to warm up with a cup of soup in Naples
When the weather dips into the 50s in Southwest Florida, beachgoers complain but foodies rejoice. Why? Because cold weather calls for a bowl of warm soup. Soup is overlooked, but it's easily one of the best types of food . It's easy to eat, makes you feel warm and cozy, and there's no limits to what you can put in...
Naples council candidate Dan Barone aims to mend fences with the county
The Naples Daily News has sent questions to the eight candidates running for the Naples City Council in the Feb. 3 elections. The questions and answers will run individually for each of the candidates in the coming days. Check back to naplesnews.com for more. Here are Dan Barone's responses: Candidate biography Since...
