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Saddest dog abandoned in cage on side of road in Estero

Deputies in Estero, Florida are investigating a distressing situation where a dog was found abandoned inside a cage near River Ranch Road and Corkscrew Road on Wednesday morning. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying the dog and possibly the person who left him there or the owner.

Estero, FL · 3d
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Old Florida Charm Lives On At Pine Island’s Sleepy Fishing Village Of Bokeelia

Some corners of Florida never got the memo about high-rises and packed theme parks. At the northern reaches of Pine Island, a tiny village of fewer than 2,000 people still moves at its own easy pace. It has no city hall, no mayor, and no plans to become the next...

Bokeelia, FL · 12d
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This Florida Seafood Spot Is So Legendary That People Will Drive Hours Just To Eat There

Somewhere between the Gulf Coast and the Peace River, tucked along a stretch of Highway 17 that most people drive past without a second glance, sits one of the most beloved seafood restaurants in the entire state of Florida. Peace River Seafood in Punta Gorda has the kind of reputation...

Punta Gorda, FL · 13d
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Bring Cash And Plan To Split: This Naples, Florida Family Shop Has Served Huge Pastrami Sandwiches Since 1970

Some lunch spots chase trends, and some just keep slicing pastrami for more than fifty years. In Naples, Florida, one small family shop has done exactly that since 1970, tucked into a strip mall on a busy road. The sandwiches are big enough that sharing one is a smart move,...

Naples, FL · 1d
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Peace River flooding forces about 100 animals out of wildlife park in Arcadia

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — Flooding from the Peace River has submerged Jungle Doria's Wildlife Park in Arcadia, forcing the evacuation of about 100 animals and leaving the park closed until further notice. "This is the pathway," a park representative said, pointing to a walkway now completely underwater. "Here to...

Arcadia, FL · 1d

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This Tiny Mom-and-Pop Breakfast Diner Survived A Car Crash and Came Back Stronger in Port Charlotte, FL

2320 Tamiami Trail, Unit 9, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Picture a Florida breakfast joint where the coffee arrives fast, the home fries turn toasty brown, and the pancakes run bigger than the plate. 🍳. That is Sweet’s Diner, a family-owned diner in Port Charlotte that has fed the community since...

Port Charlotte, FL · 8d

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Fishermen’s Village restaurant wins waterfront seating

The Islands Kitchen & Cocktail House will soon have raised outdoor seating 10 feet from the water after its owners were granted a variance by Punta Gorda City Council on Oct. 28. The restaurant’s company, PGFL Associates LLC, is owned by a local team consisting of managing partner Kurt Brown;...

Punta Gorda, FL · 5d

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Culver’s Opening Lehigh Acres Location Before Year’s End

Famous across America for its legendary Butterburgers and frozen custard, Culver’s has expanded to comprise more than a thousand restaurants, and its growth is continuing in the Florida market. A new Culver’s is in the works in Lehigh Acres with an expected opening before the end of the year, Jeffrey Liegel, CEO of S&L Companies, the developer behind more than 130 Culver’s locations, told What Now on Friday.

Lehigh Acres, FL · 14h

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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 · 2d

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Eileen Connolly-Keesler’s 3 favorite Naples eateries

As part of the dynamic hospitality industry, dining plays a central role in Southwest Florida’s economy. With restaurants constantly opening, closing and reinventing themselves, the dining scene reflects broader patterns of growth, risk and consumer demand. In each issue, we ask a local business or civic leader to name three restaurants they return to regularly, offering a snapshot of the places shaping Southwest Florida’s culinary culture and sense of community.

Naples, FL · 7d

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This small Fort Myers pizza shop has quietly become a neighborhood gem

Not much changes at McGregor Pizza Co., and that’s a very good thing. For the last nine years, Katie and Nir Marciano have grown their small but mighty pizzeria on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers into a neighborhood gem . And they’ve done it one pizza and one hello at a time. “It was challenging in the beginning,” said Katie, who was “born and raised just down the street” from her pizza shop. “A lot of people around here just weren’t coming in.” Luckily, the Marcianos weren’t pizza-shop rookies, having just sold Amore Brick Oven Pizza in Gulf Coast Town Center. They weren’t looking to get back into the business when a friend told them the pizza shop — which had been Giovanni’s before becoming McGregor Pizza & Deli Co. in 2014 — was for sale. “I used to ride my bike around here,” Katie said. “And I always loved this building. It’s at least 100 years old now.” So the couple, who lived just down the street then (and still do), bought McGregor Pizza in 2017. “We started doing mailers,” Katie said. “We just wanted to get our menu to their houses, so we blasted the whole area. We

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Fishing with Capt. George Tunison | Now is the time to reel in redfish

Cool overcast mornings between showers and mangrove shorelines filled with hungry redfish? Uncrowded ramps and not another boat in sight? What a great time to be on local waters as Red October blends into Red November, and the hot inshore redfish bite continues – hopefully all the way to turkey-time.

Cape Coral, FL · 2d

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Clewiston food locker opens access for families far from stores

CLEWISTON, Fla. (WINK)—A new refrigerated food locker opened in Clewiston to help families get food closer to home. The locker aimed to serve people living in so-called food deserts, where full-size grocery stores were not nearby. Clients could use a unique code to access it and pick up 20 pounds of food when it was convenient for them.

Clewiston, FL · 2d

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Sanibel Clears Path for Island Cow to Rebuild With Mini Golf After Fire, Ian

The Island Cow, a longtime favorite among Sanibel residents, is on track to rise again from the wreckage left by a 2022 kitchen fire and Hurricane Ian — this time with a twist nobody saw coming: the island's first mini golf course right next door to the dining room. Sanibel City Council has amended an ordinance to allow the popular Periwinkle Way restaurant to rebuild with the recreational amenity attached, according to Gulf Coast News, though the final design for the site has not yet been submitted.

Sanibel, FL · 11h

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SWFLA To Do List: Events in Bonita, Estero, Naples and Marco Island

The Arts Center Theatre launches its 2026-2027 season with “Packing Up Polly,” a Southern comedy by Leslie Kimbell, playwright of “Four Old Broads” and “Miss Magnolia Senior Citizen Beauty Pageant.” Directed by Hyla Crane, the production runs Nov. 5-22, starring Jean Rowles, Cynthia Sepich, Betsy Greenblatt and Carolyn Davis. Arts Center Theatre is located at Marco Town Center, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, next to Marco Brewery. Look for the Red Door. Tickets are on sale now. Call the box office at 239-784-1186 or purchase tickets online at marcoislandart.org/arts-center-theatre.

Naples, FL · 3d

Naples Daily News

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RSW expansion: Airport adds another new retail option for travelers

Changes are coming fast at Southwest Florida International Airport. Less than a week after airport officials gave the media a look inside the new 500,000-plus square foot Concourse E , expected to open late next year, another new retail store opened at RSW, adding to the growing list of changes when it comes to food and dining and shopping for travelers. RSW posted this on its Facebook page on Nov. 2: "We’re excited to announce the opening of our latest retail shop in Concourse D, Sanibel Market, as part of our ongoing Terminal Expansion Project. You can grab travel convenience items, snacks, Florida souvenirs, magazines, books and electronics." The opening of Sanibel Market comes less than a month after The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill opened in the main terminal leading to Concourse B on Oct. 6. And there's more to come. During the media tour of Concourse E on Oct. 29, Steven Hennigan, executive director and CEO of the Lee County Port Authority, showed where seating and lounge areas, a food court and sit-down restaurants will be located. One storyboard showed potential restaurants and bars: Crafted, Tacos Locos, The Burger Federation and Captiva Social. RSW expansion project: Concourse B

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Mitch’s Cookies to close Naples shop after 14 years

After more than a dozen years in business, Mitch and Lynn Mitchell are closing their popular Mitch’s Cookies shop at the end of this month in East Naples. “After 14 wonderful years, we’ve decided it's time to retire Mitch’s Cookies and begin a new chapter in our lives,” the Mitchells shared on social media. “It’s a bittersweet decision. What started as a cookie business became so much more than we ever imagined. Along the way, we’ve made countless friends, shared plenty of laughs and had the pleasure of being part of so many special occasions.”

Naples, FL · 2d

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Buckingham Rider Ty Michael Wins Special Olympics Gold Thanks To Therapy Horses

World Equestrian Center — Reported Site Of Special Olympics Medals. Ty Michael used to be nervous the first time he climbed into the saddle at Special Equestrians. Years later, he came home from the Special Olympics with a silver medal and a gold medal, crediting the therapeutic riding program in the Buckingham area of Fort Myers for giving him the confidence to get there.

Fort Myers, FL · 15h

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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