What do the bells mean at the Naples, Fort Myers Trader Joe’s?
A grocery store's atmosphere, for the most part, is pretty bland. A big space with multiple aisles off food and other items − some very colorful − and not much else as far as fanfare. Trader Joe's is different, whether it's the colorful, bold shirts the employees wear, or the frequent sound of a bell ringing −...
Vernon Allen Builder celebrates 75th Anniversary
A. Vernon Allen Builder of Naples and Sanibel is celebrating 75 years of operation in 2026. Founded in 1951 in Naples, A. Vernon Allen Builder has built hundreds of custom homes over the past seven decades in southwest Florida. One of the original builders in Port Royal when it was...
Museum Raises Funds For Children’s Education
The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium recently held its annual benefit gala at The Community House on Sanibel. The event called Enchantment Under the Sea raised funds to expand the Museum’s K-12 school programs through an auction. The exact amount is not released. The money from the gala...
Don’t wait—secure your tickets today and be part of a night to remember!
Tickets and Sponsorships for the Spring into the Arts Gala are on sale now! Get ready to celebrate the arts with purpose on March 5, 2026, at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. This unforgettable evening will be filled with a plethora of arts, honoring distinguished artists, inspiration from award-winning actor Kirk...
Professor to speak on diversity and inclusion in Naples
The Greater Naples Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) hosts a keynote speaker on a topic of importance for community wellbeing on Saturday, March 7. The keynote speaker will be Starlette Sinclair, who has a doctorate in psychology and is an assistant professor of psychology at Florida Gulf...
Naples mayor says she will continue serving after DUI conviction
City council held its first meeting since a court sentenced mayor Heitmann to 12 months of probation.
Naples family business thrives through constant reinvention
Naples father-son business team shares insights on family enterprise challenges ahead of FGCU conference, revealing 500% cost increases over 15 years.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: Manilow tribute in Bonita; Cher, Seger, Madonna tributes on Marco. There are several education presentations at the Marco Island Library. The programs are free of charge and registration is not required. Around the World-Amazing Baltics: Lynn Nathanson takes you on a monthly...
This Hidden Florida Salt Cave Is Said to Boost Wellness and Relaxation
Hidden in a Naples strip mall is one of those places you’d never notice unless someone swore it was worth it. And honestly?. I didn’t believe the hype at first either. I found it during a month when everything felt like it was piling on – my sinuses were a mess, my stress levels were ridiculous, and I was basically...
Highly decorated SWFL golf course earns more praise from Golf Digest
Having been open for a relatively short period of time compared to other noteworthy and historic golf courses in the United States, there's a Southwest Florida course that continues to flex its muscles and appear year after year in different ratings and rankings for the best golf courses in the land. On Feb. 14 Golf...
