Man who rushed in to aid girl bitten in Boca Grande shark attack now...
One of the men who went into the water off Boca Grande to help after a 9-year-old girl was bitten this month by a shark , Luis Alvarez, was arrested a few days later for driving without a license. He is now in the Collier County Jail facing deportation. Alvarez, 31, of Lehigh Acres, was stopped about 1:30 a.m. on...
Upscale indoor golf, social club leases former Bonita Springs Big Lots
South Florida investor buys fully-leased warehouse. A 15,428-square-foot warehouse in Naples’ Rail Head Industrial Park has sold. The buyer is the Delray Beach private equity real estate firm Redfearn Capital. which paid $2.5 million. The warehouse is at 1447 Rail Head Boulevard off of Old 41 Road. Redfearn, on its...
From the Archives: Fort Myers and Naples – Two cities diverged
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could – Robert Frost Fort Myers and Naples , while distinct cities, share several historical connections rooted in the development of Southwest Florida. Some of these developments...
Fort Myers, Naples, Florida workforce housing crisis by the numbers
In Lee and Collier counties, many households are labeled "cost burdened." It means they spend more than 30% of their income on housing. Rents and home prices remain high , especially in Collier County. Here's a closer look at some of the numbers in the two counties, showing the severity of the ongoing housing crisis:...
Ben Allen Band at Star Spangled Bonita 2025
The City of Bonita Springs will be having its annual July 4th Star Spangled Bonita event at Riverside Park located at 10450 Reynolds St., just off Old 41 Road. The free event will begin at 6 p.m. with live music by the Ben Allen Band at the Riverside Park Bandshell.
The Best Clam Chowder In Florida Is Hiding Inside This No-Frills Seafood Joint
Naples, Florida conceals a culinary revelation that soup enthusiasts whisper about with reverence – a modest storefront with a bright blue roof where clam chowder achieves a level of perfection that transforms first-time visitors into lifelong evangelists. Grouper & Chips might not suggest “chowder destination” from...
FISH, Santiva Islanders Team Up For Extended Senior Programs
FISH of SANCAP and the Santiva Islanders are teaming up to enhance programs for local seniors at a shared space on Palm Ridge Road, made possible in part by generous funding from the Shady Rest Foundation. The site provides a convenient and welcoming location for exercise classes, social gatherings, and...
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Marco Island and Naples
Ever wonder what it’s like to be an animal living in an estuary? Experience their unique habitat by surveying fish with an ancient method of collection, scooping crabs and worms out of sand and observing birds wading through water. At Tigertail Beach, 430 Hernando Dr., Marco Island, June 27 and July 11. More at...
TLMI opens registration for 2025 Annual Meeting
TLMI has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 TLMI Annual Meeting, taking place October 12–14 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Marco Island, FL, USA. This year’s event promises a dynamic blend of industry insight, strategic networking, and celebrating member achievements—making it a...
Doc Ford’s Celebrates National Mojito Day With Creative Cocktails, Giveaways
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille once again honors National Mojito Day in July with a miniature lime-guessing contest and free signature mojito glasses. The weeklong celebration begins July 5 and continues through the national day of recognition on July 11. For a second consecutive year, guests at Doc...