Designer Friday: An aspire Exclusive Interview With Renée Gaddis
Renée Gaddis has been recognized as Naples, Florida’s top interior designer for over a decade. Her designs attract and inspire the area’s leading residential properties, as well as top architects and home builders. Renée is known for her ability to work within a diverse lifestyle portfolio, ranging from coastal to...
Council Cuts Into 26% Tax Increase
During a 4-hour budget workshop session last night the Fort Myers Beach Town Council listened to a presentation from staff that would reduce the proposed 26% millage rate increase to zero. That included a slew of cuts Town Manager Will McKannay was hoping to have in his budget that begins October 1.
I’m a Real Estate Agent: The Best 4 Cities for Middle-Class Retirees
Discover affordable, safe and fun cities where middle-class retirees can enjoy healthcare access, recreation and community living.
Naples billionaire keeps up major investment in newspapers
While much of the conversation about newspapers in the past 20 years has centered on job cuts, contraction and falling readership, there is an entrepreneur in Naples who sees a way to breathe new life into the troubled industry. And he is putting his considerable wealth and the heft of...
An Environmental Explanation: Bears on Campus
Sustainability is a known selling point for prospective freshmen at FGCU. With the campus being so close to the Everglades, students often encounter native animals and critters on their way to class.. It’s quite exciting, especially for those who chose FGCU to be integrated with the natural wildlife the campus offers.
Firefighter hospitalized after home fire on Miller Road in Bonita Springs
Firefighters advise there could be lingering smoke in the area off I-75, Friday morning after a home was destroyed in the fire.
SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita Springs, Estero, Naples and Marco Island
Top events of the week: 3 To Do: ‘People and Places’ on Marco; ‘Roper Romp’ on Pine Island, more. The vintage and vintage-inspired market returns to Southwest Florida. The semi-annual show features more than 100 vendors from around the country selling clothing, jewelry, original art, antiques, home décor, outdoor...
3 To Do: ‘People and Places’ on Marco; ‘Roper Romp’ on Pine Island, more
1. ‘People and Places’ at Marco Island Center for the Arts. This month the Marco Island Center for the Arts presents “Oils & Etchings of People and Places” by artist Sir Roland Richardson in La Petite Galerie. The exhibit of oil paintings and etchings, several from...
Hospital for Special Surgery in 2025: 14 updates
New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery has had a busy year so far with growth in the Northeast and in Florida. 1. Hospital for Special Surgery and University of Miami (Fla.) Health System are partnering for orthopedic care at UHealth SoLé Mia. 2. Hospital for Special Surgery named...
Expert shares critical landscaping guidance to fend off invasive species before they overtake everything:...
"It is the responsibility of those who are aware of the problems ... to educate others." Expert shares critical landscaping guidance to fend off invasive species before they overtake everything: 'It has become necessary' first appeared on The Cool Down .