Billionaire’s mining operation is blasting Collier homes with no relief
On Sept. 14, 2023, in the outskirts of Naples, a chain of timed explosions tore through limestone rock on farm land owned by West Palm Beach billionaire Jeff Greene, rattling nearby homes in Golden Gates Estates to their core. “The house shook like a pirate ship on rough open seas,”...
Veteran housing announced in Collier County
Warrior Homes of Collier announced an upcoming 10-unit apartment building to house 20 veterans within the next several months. The quest to end veteran homelessness in Collier County was a step closer with this announcement made at the nonprofit’s recent Hope & Honor Gala on Nov. 7. Calling it...
Florida Sen. Rick Scott says his home was targeted in Thanksgiving swatting incident
Sen. Rick Scott said his home in Naples was targeted in a swatting incident on Thanksgiving morning.
Marco Island arts take center stage
Marco Island resides on a barrier island at the edge of Southwest Florida, but its cultural presence takes center stage. Marco Island Center for the Arts outgrew its beginnings as a gallery hub and transformed into one of the region’s most vital arts institutions. Through the vision and hard work of Executive...
These Naples, FL based Kittens are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near naples.
Connor + Gaskins break ground on STARability’s Naples campus, first-of-its-kind facility underway
Connor + Gaskins Studio joined STARability Foundation and community partners Monday to break ground on the nonprofit’s new campus at 2655 Northbrooke Dr., a milestone in expanding services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Florida. The project will redevelop an existing...
ISLAND FISHING REPORT: Amazing Weather, Amazing Fishing
I can only describe last week’s weather as outstanding. Cool mornings, warm sunny afternoons, and light wings added up to great days on the water. Calm conditions made angling options, from inshore to offshore, limitless. Throw in good tides and biting fish, and it was a stellar week to be fishing.
Wynn family business shines throughout SWFL
They greet you when you come in the door and then walk you to the correct aisle to look for your desired items. They spend time answering questions and sometimes even demonstrate how to use a certain tool. That is what has been drilled into Michael Wynn since he was a young child working his way up the business...
Entitled Pedestrians: A Glimpse into the Naples Community’s Sidewalk Saga
A video of a man driving on the road, filmed by a woman named Karen, has sparked a lively discussion on social media. The footage was shared on an Instagram page dedicated to the many outbursts of this 'final boss Karen.' The post humorously asks, "Which one of ya'll is this?" and has since garnered a variety of...
Opposition group reaches deal with Costco over South Naples store
In mid-October, a vocal leader for an opposition group threatened to sue if Collier County commissioners approved a Costco in the Hacienda Lakes neighborhood. The warning came during the final public hearings on the proposed project, but it didn't stop commissioners from approving it. Commissioners voted unanimously...

















