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Punta Gorda’s new council member targets downtown revival

Gary Butler is no stranger to Punta Gorda, having served on a multitude of committees and as executive director of the Military Heritage Museum after retiring as chief operating officer of the Boy Scouts of America. The day after he won the District 4 City Council seat, Butler said he...

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d
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South Sarasota scrap recycler faces potential federal pollution lawsuit

A south Sarasota County scrap metal recycling business already involved in a land use dispute with Sarasota County officials now faces another legal battle — this time over allegations it dumped polluted stormwater and other contaminants into nearby bays. Suncoast Waterkeeper, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving coastal waters and...

Sarasota County, FL · 2d

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Tim Aten Knows: Vet Center, preschool coming to North Naples

Q: Do you know what they are building on Immokalee Road next to Cornerstone Church? – Pete Spagnuolo Jr., Naples. A: Site work began in September for a veterans center and a preschool planned on Immokalee Road lots in front of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, immediately east of Gulf Coast High School in North Naples.

Naples, FL · 22h
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“A big red flag:” Three Collier County small businesses describe disputes with another small business

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Several Collier County businesses say they bought advertising after being promised exposure in neighborhood publications, only to later question if the magazines were distributed. The business owners — who say they did not know one another beforehand — became connected through their disputes with...

Collier County, FL · 1d
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Immokalee man mows more than 20 acres of overgrown cemetery for free ahead of Día de los Muertos

IMMOKALEE, Fla. — Steven Trujillo spent five days clearing overgrown grass at Immokalee Cemetery, ensuring families could access graves for Día de los Muertos. "Let's do something, a blessing. Pay it forward," Trujillo said. Trujillo, like many visitors, noticed the cemetery’s overgrown grass. "The grass was about...

Immokalee, FL · 2d

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Collier County Holiday Events 2026: Christmas Lights, Parades & Local Fun

Christmas lights on palm trees, snow falling in downtown Naples, and Santa arriving without a snow shovel in sight. Holiday season in Southwest Florida has its own personality, and I’m here for it. If you’re looking for Collier County holiday events, this guide covers Naples, Marco Island, Immokalee, Ave...

Naples, FL · 3d

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Best concerts, things to do this November in Fort Myers, Cape Coral

Military aircraft soar through the Punta Gorda sky at the Florida International Air Show . The WWE brings the pain to Hertz Arena. Southern-rock royalty Lynyrd Skynrd reigns over the Field of Dreamz Crossroads Music Festival . And Buckingham Blues Bar celebrates its 25 th anniversary with, you guessed it, more live blues concerts. That's just a taste of the many fun things to do this November in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and the rest of Lee County. Here are our picks for the best concerts, holiday events, musicals, festivals and more things to do over the next month. We’ll update this list as more cool events are announced. Do you have a great event that’s not featured? Email the details to reporter Charles Runnells at crunnells@usatodayco.com . ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ at Broadway Palm The late Dolly Parton’s musical based on her hit 1980 movie about three co-workers who kidnap their terrible boss and make female-friendly changes in the office. Now through Nov. 14. $45-$100. Broadway Palm dinner theater, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 278-4422 or broadwaypalm.com ‘Kenny Scharf & Kenny Scharf: Time SPLAT!’ exhibit The ongoing exhibit celebrates two artists who helped shape the East

Fort Myers, FL · 4d

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Former wildlife commissioner Liesa Priddy wins District 82 convincingly

A former wildlife commissioner and landowner from the Immokalee area captured Florida's District 82 seat. Rep. Liesa Priddy easily beat Democratic candidate Arthur Boyer in a contest for rural eastern Collier County and part of Hendry County. Priddy obtained 33,304 votes (about 61%) while Boyer walked away with 25,106, or about 39% of the vote. Priddy, 68, has experience on the state level as she served on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, a wildlife protection agency with state constitution powers. She was appointed to the FWC board by then Gov. Rick Scott in 2012, and her tenure ended in December 2017. She owns a family ranch south of Immokalee and is an active in agriculture. Boyer is a non-profit advocate and is focusing on his strengths as a community organizer and leader who has been active in the community for the past 20 years. Boyer says he ran for Florida workers, families and communities, and that he understands the needs and concerns of voters here. This massive district includes some of the most iconic and recognizable preserves and parks in Florida, like the Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. It's also the focal point

Collier County, FL · 3d

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4 Collier County restaurants, 1 food truck prefect; 8 fail inspection

Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Collier County restaurant inspections site. Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Collier County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. Which Collier County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. 1942 Mexican Grill , 13510 Tamiami Trail N., Suites 9 & 10, Naples Ankrolab Kitchen , Mobile food dispensing vehicle Enzos Italian Restaurant , 4351 W. Bonita Beach Road, Bonita

Collier County, FL · 4d

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Charlotte County condo market rebounds as tax relief passes

Following several years of falling condominium prices and a buildup of inventory, prices and demand are slowly coming back as the Charlotte County market emerges from several factors that kept it depressed. September data supplied by Realtors of Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port-DeSoto Inc. show closed sales of condominiums and townhomes...

Charlotte County, FL · 3d

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Collier County parents raise safety concerns over relocated school bus stop on Vanderbilt Beach Road

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Parents in Collier County are raising concerns about the location of a school bus stop along Vanderbilt Beach Road, saying they worry about their children’s safety. Lexi Markle, a mother of two, said the district moved the stop from the front of her...

Collier County, FL · 1d

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Estero flood study projects deeper flooding by 2080

Village of Estero would have low to moderate flooding risks from a 100-year storm, but flooding will worsen as sea levels rise during the rest of the century. “Tidal flooding is not of major concern, but rare, extreme storm events and heavy rainfall present a greater threat,” according to an assessment by APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure in its 147-page report. The village used a $450,000 grant from Lee County to pay for the study.

Estero, FL · 2d

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Naples Comprehensive Health in Florida will stop accepting Cigna HealthSpring and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans on Jan. 1, 2027, the hospital system says

Naples Comprehensive Health, the hospital system in Naples, Florida, will stop accepting Cigna HealthSpring and Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans on Jan. 1, 2027. The system, known as NCH, says care under those plans is unchanged until then. After that date, its doctors and elective hospital services will not schedule appointments for patients who still hold […]

Naples, FL · 17h

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Veterans Day | Parade to step off the holiday

Cape Coral’s thank-you to its rich veteran population is back again this year, with the Veterans Day Parade to step off onto Cape Coral Parkway this Saturday. Marching down the parkway starting at 11 a.m. — right around the same time the armistice was signed and hostilities ended 108 years ago marking the end of World War I — Southwest Florida’s proud military and veteran community will be on full display as American flags are to be waved, red, white and blue garb worn, and military gear proudly displayed.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Citizen engagement survey results; Tigertail snack bar reopening; more

In September the city of Marco Island partnered with OnPointe Insights to develop and implement a citizen engagement survey. It was open for participation from Sept. 24 through Oct. 12 and, according to City Manager Casey Lucius, received 2,471 responses. The full results are now available on the city’s website:...

Marco Island, FL · 1d

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City manager terminated without cause before election

City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn was terminated without cause as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, and Assistant to the City Manager Maureen Buice was appointed to the interim position by the Cape Coral City Council. The motion was made by Mayor John Gunter during reports at the end of the meeting, which...

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

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Naples City Council to vote on how it fills vacancies

When Naples residents head to the polls for a special election Feb. 2, they will elect a new council member and decide how vacant seats will be filled in the future. So far, former vice mayor Terry Hutchison and city Planning Advisory Board member Dan Barone are running to fill the seat held by Council member Linda Penniman, 83, who died Oct. 20, just three weeks after she resigned the day her husband, Nick, 88, died Sept. 29.

Naples, FL · 1d

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Lee County 2026 election results: Live updates

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Follow live Lee County, Florida, election results for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. Gulf Coast News is tracking county and local races, including Lee County Commission District 4, Supervisor of Elections, School Board Districts 4 and 5, Cape Coral and Fort Myers mayoral and City Council races, contests in Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach, local referendums and special-district races.

Lee County, FL · 4d

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Cape Coral council expected to scrap North 3 assessments, start utility plan over

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral City Council will revisit the North 3 utility extension project on Monday, with expectations of repealing initial assessment resolutions and restarting the process to address concerns from residents. Patricia Carlton, a homeowner in the North 3 area, said she plans to attend the...

Cape Coral, FL · 4d

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Dog found abandoned in cage near Corkscrew Road

ESTERO, Fla. (WINK)—Deputies in Estero are investigating after a dog was found abandoned inside a cage near River Ranch Road and Corkscrew Road. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said it was notified about the dog Wednesday morning. The Animal Cruelty Task Force is actively investigating the incident and is asking for the public's help identifying the dog's possible owner.

Estero, FL · 2d