Realtors join Gulf Coast International Properties
Gulf Coast International Properties announced Realtors Jen Kempka and Karen Bournazos joined their locally owned and operated firm in Naples. Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, and a proud graduate of the University of Minnesota, Kempka combines authentic Midwestern values with a sharp business mindset. After...
Council Reviews Legislative Priorities, Policy Positions
Sanibel Council members reviewed the city’s legislative priorities and policy positions on Tuesday, Oct. 7, in the regular meeting. The full text is available on the city’s website, but a summary is provided below. • The City supports Water Quality and Quantity legislation and budget appropriations that support...
First Watch tops most loved workplace list two years in a row
First Watch has been named the most loved workplace in America for the second year in a row. The dining company based in east Manatee County topped the 2025 Most Loved Workplaces list compiled by the Best Practice Institute, which surveyed more than 2.8 million employees. The recognition comes as...
Costco gets key approval for new Collier County store as neighbors threaten to sue
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Collier County commissioners have approved a key measure that clears the way for a new Costco in East Naples, following months of heated debate and pushback from nearby residents. More than 60 speakers packed Tuesday’s commission meeting — many wearing matching “No Costco” shirts —...
Connors Steak & Seafood Plans New Naples Restaurant, Bringing 150 Jobs by 2026
A new 10,000-square-foot Connors Steak & Seafood will open in North Naples by early 2026. The site, located at Immokalee Road and Tamiami Trail North, will create 150 jobs in the local job market. "Naples will be our fourth Connors Steak & Seafood in Florida, joining our family of restaurants...
Cape Coral Alerts Residents About Shady Contractor Schemes as More Get Caught
Law enforcement across three Southwest Florida counties caught 32 unlicensed workers this year, with 16 arrests in Lee County, 14 in Charlotte County, and two in Collier County. Through social media posts, Cape Coral warned about construction fraud. Officials stressed that residents should check licenses, split...
NCH plans 150-bed hospital in Ave Maria to serve growing eastern Collier County
AVE MARIA, Fla. — Nearly 20 years after the community was founded, Ave Maria is on track to get its first hospital. Naples Comprehensive Health, better known as NCH, plans to bring 24/7 care closer to home for residents who have long struggled to reach emergency services. For years,...
Healthcare Delivered Right to You
Sprinter Health and dedicated caregivers bring essential medical care directly into Southwest Florida homes. Getting to a hospital when a family member or friend is ill can be a major challenge for those struggling with immobility. With the advances in technology, being able to gain access to healthcare from home is...
Nellie’s Reviving The Pirates
Nervous Nellie’s, remembering Piratefests from previous years, is trying to revive an old tradition all day this Saturday. The event will feature activities for the kids, including pirate themed crafts and face painting from 12-4PM. Games out on the dock all day include Nellie’s famous giant cornhole, a dead arm ring...
3 To Do: Flowers in Bonita; beach cleanup on Marco; Mammography Day
Heaven Scent Flowers in Bonita Springs on Wednesday, Oct. 15, joins florists across the country in celebrating the Society of American Florists’ National Petal It Forward Day with a special community event designed to spark kindness, connection and joy. Beginning at 9 a.m., stop by Heaven Scent, 27515 Old...

















