Collier County woman pleads no contest, gets 10 years in infant’s death
A woman previously accused of killing her infant she left alone in a bathtub pleaded no contest to manslaughter on Tuesday.
Scottsdale Restaurant Concept Set to Debut Location in Florida
Buck & Rider, the acclaimed seafood-driven concept from Scottsdale, Arizona, announced its first expansion outside of the Southwest. The new location is slated to open in late 2026 in the prestigious Waterside Shops in Naples, Florida. This marks a momentous milestone for the restaurant and its parent company, Hi...
A look at dollar bill bars: Restaurants decorate with cash from Isles of Capri...
Several bars and restaurants in Southwest Florida continue the tradition of patrons signing and tacking dollar bills to their walls. Cabbage Key, known as the Dollar Bill Bar, boasts an estimated $65,000-$70,000 in bills adorning its surfaces. Cantina Captiva, Capri Fish House, Island Pizza, and KC’s Parrot 41 also...
Persaud Reveals New Times Square Plans
Terry Persaud is back with plan B for his Sunset Grill lot in Times Square. Persaud is asking for exactly what he can build back by right. He would not be required to go before the LPA or Town Council if he does choose to build what he can by right.
Cardiovascular Research Foundation launches AI lab for clinicians
New York City-based Cardiovascular Research Foundation and Naples, Fla.-based Jon DeHaan Foundation have launched the TCT AI Lab, a new program debuting at the October TCT 2025 conference in San Francisco. The three-day initiative will guide clinicians from AI fundamentals to hands-on clinical applications through...
Naples Chamber to host speakers on economic impacts of sports
The Greater Naples Chamber invites people to learn about the business and economic impact of professional sports teams in Southwest Florida during Wake Up Naples on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Naples, 5111 Tamiami Trail N. Wake Up Naples is a recurring breakfast...
The Nature Classroom: Where Wonder Meets Learning in SWFL
Located in Fort Myers, The Nature Classroom is an innovative, nature-based learning program dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of the environment in children—from the littlest explorers to homeschool families. Their mission? To spark curiosity, wonder, and respect for the natural world through play-based,...
Another Broken Egg Cafe Continues Its Growth Momentum with Four New Multi-Unit Development Agreements
Nation’s Leading NextGen Casual, Daytime-Only Brand Welcomes Seasoned Operators to Expand in Florida, Alabama, and California. September 16, 2025 // Franchising.com // ORLANDO – Another Broken Egg Cafe, the award-winning, elevated ‘NextGen Casual’ daytime-only restaurant, continues its positive growth momentum in...
GAME BALLS: North Port finally gets in the win column
Devon Gales got a little weight off his shoulders after the wait for his first win had finally ended.
Now You Know: Marco’s first Old World Christmas Bazaar slated
European holiday magic is coming to Marco Island for the holidays. Our Daily Bread and the Marco Island Center for the Arts are presenting Marco Island’s First Old World Christmas Bazaar Market, and “immersive shopping experience” to be held at Veteran’s Park from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29 and 10 a.m....
