Fort Myers Beach Pier before Hurricane Ian: 10 iconic photos of the beloved landmark
Forgive us if we do a little daydreaming as the so called "dog days" of summer are now upon us. On a Top 10 list of most photographed places in Southwest Florida through the years, the Fort Myers Beach Pier has to be near or at the top of that list. One thing is for sure: The New-Press archives are filled with images...
Report warns Sanibel could flood every two years by 2070
A new engineering report presented to Sanibel City Council warns that sea levels could rise over 2 feet by 2070, potentially bringing storm surges of over 5 feet to the island every two years.
GOT PLANS? Back-to-School bashes bring free supplies and fun, plus indie jazz
Looking for weekend family fun? Southwest Florida back-to-school events are offering free backpacks, school supplies, entertainment and more! Plus, a one night show of indie Jazz in Fort Myers.
Fort Myers Beach property owners face potential 26% tax increase
Town staff is proposing a tentative millage rate of 1.255, which equals about $125 for every $100,000 of property value.
Island Hopper Songwriter Fest returns Sept. 19 – 28
Multi-platinum BMI singer-songwriter and global entertainer Chris Young will headline Island Hopper Songwriter Fest’s closing concert with a pool party performance on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina on Fort Myers Beach. Young’s impressive accomplishments include membership in the iconic Grand Ole...
Albert Castiglia kicks off August lineup at Arts Bonita
Arts Bonita’s live music continues in August with shows at the Performing Arts Center in Bonita Springs. Experience the electrifying energy of Albert Castiglia, one of our time’s most dynamic blues rock performers, on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. With a gritty voice, blistering guitar skills, and...
North Collier Fire takes on new ambulance role to boost emergency care
Instead of waiting for private ambulance crews to arrive, North Collier Fire crews will now be able transport patients themselves — a change they say could help save more lives.
3 To Do: Stage 2 Improv, Mullet Madness and nature on display
1. SATURDAY: Stage 2 Improv returns to the Marco stage. The Marco Island Center for the Arts recently announced that Stage 2 Improv will return to the Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre for performances Aug. 2, and Sept. 20. No two shows are alike. Since...
Now You Know: One-man show is next up in encore series; a town hall,...
The Marco Island Center for the Arts’ Arts Center Theatre is continuing its encore series with the solo comedy, Peter Fogel’s “Til Death Do Us Part … You First!”. This “updated version” adds fresh material and more insight to a funny, yet touching story about love, dating and relationships.
Collier County School Board adopts tentative budget amid state funding delays
Collier County schools are working with a $1.6 billion tentative budget while waiting for state enrollment projections. How do you think school funding should be prioritized? #FloridaEducation
