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Naples files lawsuit against airport authority over local control concerns
NAPLES, Fla. — The City of Naples has filed a lawsuit against the Naples Airport Authority following a dispute over control of the airport land. The legal action comes after a new bill went into effect in April, allowing Collier County voters to decide who will be part of the Naples Airport Authority. The city, which owns the land the airport sits on, argues that the lease agreement requires the city to maintain control over the property. Previously, the city had appointed members of the authority. Mediation efforts for a new lease between the city and the airport authority failed, leading to the lawsuit.
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This Naples garden hides 90 acres of wetland behind its polished tropical courtyards
Naples Botanical Garden sits on 170 acres along Florida’s southwest coast, and it doesn’t feel like anything else in the state. The grounds split between polished themed gardens and 90 acres of wild, restored preserve, so you can move from a tiled Brazilian courtyard to a birding tower overlooking wetlands all in the same afternoon.
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Photographer uses sunsets, beautiful color to enhance sports images
For today's "What We Do", our weekly touch base with our journalists and asking them questions about what they cover and the content they create, we catch up with photo journalist Jonah Hinebaugh to ask him about one of his favorite photos of 2026, so far. Question: Where and when was this photo taken and time of day? Answer: I took this at South Fort Myers High School Sept. 3 at 7:56 p.m. What were you trying to capture or express? I wanted to utilize our nice sunsets and their beautiful color to enhance my sports photography while covering the school's game against Gulf Coast. What type of lens/equipment did you use to get this image? I made this image with my Sony A1 and 70-200mm lens. My settings were 1/3200 shutter speed, aperture F/2.8 and 3200 ISO Any challenges with lighting, or anything else environmental? It's incredibly challenging to get everything to line up in your favor. I will spend sometimes almost the entire first half just trying to line up one image like this, but later in the season it becomes more of a race as the sun sets. The colors and lighting are also constantly changing, which
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Gulf Coast Theatre Review: "9 to 5: The Musical"
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Broadway Palm is calling all Dolly Parton fans as 9 to 5: The Musical takes the main stage through November 14. While the workplace depicted would be an HR nightmare by today’s standards, audiences will find plenty to enjoy in this production’s humor, music and talented cast.
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New movie theater to open in 2027 at Mercato in Naples
A recognized name in Naples movie theaters in 2027 will move into a familiar spot. Paragon Theaters will open a new, 33,700-square-foot theater in 2027, Mercato announced Oct. 21. The movie house will open in the former space of Silverspot and, which closed a month ago, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema . The Deerfield Beach-based Paragon operates six locations across Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Paragon for years has operated the movie theatre at the Pavilion shopping plaza, across US 41 from Mercato in North Naples. What about ticket prices, other amenities Ticket pricing at Mercato will be consistent with Paragon's nearby locations, including a $5 Ticket Tuesdays promotion, the news releas said. Paragon’s Mercato location also will feature fully upgraded screens and seating, including two Axis15 Extreme premium large-format screens with tilted screens, 4K laser projection, and Dolby Atmos sound, Paragon said. The location will also introduce a private theater available to rent for personal movie screenings, sports viewing parties, corporate events, and other gatherings, called the Director's Room. "Mercato is exactly the kind of destination where Paragon belongs," said Mike Whelan, co-founder of Paragon, said in a news release. What to know about Paragon Theaters Paragon was founded in 2009
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Every Weekend, Bargain Hunters Roam the Sprawling Aisles of Fleamasters Flea Market in Fort Myers
One aisle sells fresh vegetables, and a few turns later you could see a licensed chiropractor or shop at an HVAC retail store. That is a real lineup at one sprawling weekend market in Florida. I can’t think of many places that mix produce, porcelain dolls, and air conditioning parts...
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There’s A 2-Story Florida Grocery Store With 3 Bars, Restaurants, And Nightly Live Music
Somewhere in Naples, Florida, a grocery store looked at every other grocery store in the country and decided to do something completely different, and the result is Seed to Table. Two stories, three bars, restaurants, and live music playing every single night of the week. That’s not a description of...
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Fishing with Capt. George Tunison | Snook heading to warm winter spots
Dropping temperatures, less humidity, change is definitely in the air prompting many snook to leave the beaches and start their move inland to their favorite warm wintering spot far upriver. Anglers might find one, or a school almost anywhere holding temporarily around choice structure and choke points in the river or along wind-blown island points, waiting to ambush your live bait, fly, or lure. Depending on water depth and location and with water temperatures ranging from 75-84, faster moving search lures like spoons allow anglers to cast far, and cover water more efficiently. Treble hooked spoons are a high percentage bait meaning they not only cast far, but can be retrieved at a moderately fast pace and also attract, hook, and hold on to high flying linesiders as long as an always starving redfish doesn’t intercept them first.
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Live Music on the Suncoast: October 23-25 Weekend Guide From Clearwater to Naples
Weekend plans on the Suncoast usually revolve around one question: who’s playing? This Friday through Sunday, October 23 to 25, the answer spans Clearwater, Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis, and Naples. Friday night alone offers CAKE at Clearwater’s Drew Street venue at 8:30, Uncle John’s Band’s Grateful Dead Night in Tampa, and dueling pianos with Jordan & Todd in Bradenton.
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Spots still open for the 10th Annual Cape Coral Animal Shelter Golf Classic
The tee-off time for one of Cape Coral’s most popular golf fundraisers is fast approaching. Spots are still open for the 10th Annual Cape Coral Animal Shelter Golf Classic to be held at the Palmetto-Pine Country Club on Nov. 7. One of CCAS’s major fundraisers, the Golf Classic brings...
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Breeze launches nonstop flights from Dayton to Fort Myers
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF): Breeze Airways has launched nonstop service between Dayton and Fort Myers, Florida. The airline says flights are scheduled for Mondays and Fridays, with one-way fares starting at $54. The first nonstop flight to Fort Myers departs DAY Friday, Oct. 23. Dayton International Airport is celebrating with...
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Whataburger opens second Southwest Florida spot in Estero
For the second time in as many months, Whataburger has opened a new restaurant in Southwest Florida. Whataburger again had a line out the door, this time at 11 a.m. Oct. 22 at 22927 Lyden Drive in Estero, just across U.S. 41 from Coconut Point shopping center. Whataburger, founded by the late Harmon Dobson in 1950 as a burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas, has grown to more than 1,200 locations and has been expanding in Florida in recent years.
Outdoors
WATCH: Bear Steals Alcoholic Beverage From Florida Fridge
Stock image by Tatsiana Volkava/Getty Images A Naples, Florida homeowner got a shock when a bear broke into the home, found and opened the fridge, and stole an alcoholic beverage. The post WATCH: Bear Steals Alcoholic Beverage From Florida Fridge appeared first on Outdoors with Bear Grylls .
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City’s Trunk or Treat & Halloween Movie set for Oct. 23
The city of Cape Coral’s annual Trunk or Treat & Halloween Movie event is set for 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at City Hall. Younger children get an advance glance with the event to begin at 5 p.m. for those 5 years and younger so they can better enjoy the trunk displays and candy. Starting at 6 p.m., the event will be open to children of all ages.
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Rescued Black Skimmer Recovering at CROW After Fishing Line Entanglement
Editor’s Note: The Injured black skimmer is part of the CROW CAW (Case A Week) series, which tells the stories of patients at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife on Sanibel Island, the dangers they face, and how we can help protect our wildlife. Read previous cases here.
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'The Nerd' opens Friday night at Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Players Circle Theater in Fort Myers is opening a new show tonight called "The Nerd," which follows an awkward architect with an unexpected visitor. Director Robert Cacioppo and Ted Wioncek III, who plays the title role of "The Nerd," joined Gulf Coast New at 9 to share what audiences can expect from the show.