Naples FL

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around fort myers beach..

The Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). When is it? 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Who can attend? Members of the public are encouraged to participate in this remote meeting. How can you attend?...

A Bonita Springs man who authorities arrested last year, accused of soliciting sex from a 14-year-old boy in Riverside Park, changed his plea last month and learned his fate in October. Jorge Armando Lucero, 60, on Sept. 4 pleaded no contest to lewd and lascivious conduct. The state amended the charge to mismdemeanor...

NAPLES, Fla. – An unlicensed contractor is behind bars after investigators say he defrauded multiple Naples condominium owners out of tens of thousands of dollars for hurricane impact windows that were never installed. Michael Allen Rodriguez, 29, owner of MCR Construction Pro, is being held in the Charlotte County...

Thanksgiving time in Collier County is expressed collectively in an event with a near 70-year history. Farm City BBQ, on Wednesday Nov. 26, is where volunteer business leaders barbecue a locally grown lunch served by Collier County elected officials. The event honors the people that grow the local food, the land and...

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary’s certified classes provide boater safety best practices, local navigation information, weather and tide information around Marco Island, the 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park. The Fall/Winter 2025 boater education course schedule will offer courses like Suddenly in Command,...

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing...

This stunning five-bedroom, four-bathroom pool home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and outdoor adventure. Situated on a serene canal with direct access to the water, this property is a boater’s paradise, making it easy to explore the tranquil waters and pristine beaches of Sanibel Island. This home has...

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Starting Nov. 3, diners can savor fresh catches at the rebuilt Bonita Fish Company, tucked beneath the Matanzas Pass Bridge in Fort Myers Beach. The transformed space seats 300 guests across its indoor and outdoor areas. A central bar anchors the space, while daily live music sets the mood. Fresh-caught fish stars on...