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White pelicans coming back to islands, preserves; Sand Sculpting returns

It’s a favorite time of year in Southwest Florida. The temperatures have dropped a few degrees, making our days just about perfect and reminding us why we’re so happy to call this area home. And it’s not just the weather. We’re welcoming back some familiar seasonal visitors and not all of them are human. White pelicans: They’re back One of the sure signs that late fall has arrived is the return of our white pelicans! Captain Brian Holaway recently checked in with a photo to let us know these beautiful birds have been spotted around our islands and sandbars. Like our snowbirds, they head south each year to escape the colder weather, and their return is always a welcome sight. Unlike our year-round resident brown pelicans, these majestic “original snowbirds” travel thousands of miles from western Canada and the northern plains to spend the winter in warmer places like Southwest Florida. With wingspans reaching more than 9 feet, they’re among the largest birds in North America. And here’s something fun to watch for. While our brown pelicans are known for diving headfirst into the water to catch fish, white pelicans prefer teamwork. They often swim together in groups, herding fish

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 5d

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Historic Torah scroll from Žamberk to be dedicated at Naples Holocaust museum

NAPLES, Fla. — The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples will host a dedication event Monday night for the Žamberk Torah Scroll, which is now on permanent loan at the museum. The scroll originates from Žamberk, a city with a Jewish population dating back to the...

Naples, FL · 4d
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Illuminations Parade a Smashing Success

The second annual What’s Up FMB Iluminations Parade was held Saturday night. Fort Myers Beach was packed from Estero Boulevard to Bayside Park on Old San Carlos. It was a family-friendly event and a great time was had by all. What’s Up FMB President Dawn Miller told Beach Talk...

Fort Myers Beach, FL · 4d
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Port Charlotte Business Expansion: A Strong New Home

Dogwood Animal Clinic Opens New Port Charlotte Facility. According to Gulfshore Business, Dogwood Animal Clinic is now seeing patients in a new 3,500-square-foot facility at 19145 Peachland Boulevard in Port Charlotte. Veterinarian Dr. Nathanael Hilzinger owns and operates the clinic, which provides comprehensive veterinary care for pets throughout the Port Charlotte community. Stevens Construction completed the building in 11 months, the company announced Oct. 28.

Port Charlotte, FL · 4d

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Gulfshore Playhouse offers new adaptation of Dickens classic

This Christmas, Gulfshore Playhouse is bringing a beloved holiday tradition to the Moran Mainstage with a cast of accomplished professional theatre artists from Broadway, national tours and some of the country’s leading regional theatres. A Christmas Carol, adapted and directed by Gulfshore Playhouse founder, CEO and producing artistic director...

Naples, FL · 4d

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This Fort Myers Diner Feels Like A Time Capsule Straight Out Of The 1950s

Formica tables, cozy booths, and walls covered in vintage treasures greet every hungry guest at this retro spot. Oldies play in the background while the coffee pours. It feels like someone pressed pause on 1955. The menu matters just as much as the decor. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner all run...

Fort Myers, FL · 6d

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Fall Getaway #4 – Live Fest in Naples, FL Featuring Tyler Hubbard!

Listen to win a 101.9 POR FALL COUNTRY GETAWAY to see Tyler Hubbard at Live Fest in Florida in December!. We’ll take care of the airfare, hotel, and give you tickets to see Live Fest in Naples!. Listen 4 times every weekday 11/9 – 11/19 for the keywords.

Naples, FL · 4d

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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 · 6d

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Art Walk Nov. 21 – 22 at Promenade at Bonita Bay

Promenade at Bonita Bay announces the return of its monthly Art Walk which takes place through April. One of the artists at November’s Art Walk will be TylerMac. Naples artist TylerMac creates work inspired by nature, human consciousness and heavy metal. Starting his creative journey at a young age,...

Bonita Springs, FL · 4d

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Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda auction fundraiser

The Visual Arts Center in Punta Gorda invites art lovers, collectors, and travelers to experience The Silent Showdown, an exciting auction fundraiser featuring original artwork, unique experiences, and luxury travel packages, all in support of the arts. Public bidding will be open Nov. 11 through Nov. 19, offering visitors the...

Punta Gorda, FL · 4d

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GROWING TOGETHER: Pet treat company, North Port Market find balance

NORTH PORT — When Kelly and Tommy Field made their way south from Massachusetts to Florida in 2021 with their two German short-haired pointers, they had no idea they’d be creating new businesses and then stepping in to revive a monthly market.

North Port, FL · 4d

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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 · 7d

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OPA to go! brings Greek food favorites to Naples while supporting local church

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — If you're craving Greek food, you can get a taste of Greece without leaving your car. St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church in Naples is hosting OPA To Go!, a drive-thru food event bringing some of the favorites from its annual Greek Festival straight to the community.

Naples, FL · 7d

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Fair at Fenway South Returns to Fort Myers With Dinosaurs, Magic and Mixed-Up Prices

The Fair at Fenway South is back at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers for its 12th year, bringing carnival rides, fair food, a petting zoo and even a few dinosaurs to the ballpark grounds through November 22. The fair runs across three weekends — Friday through Sunday on Nov. 6-8, Nov. 13-15 and Nov. 20-22 — giving Southwest Florida families multiple chances to catch the rides, games and live entertainment before it packs up for the year.

Fort Myers, 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 · 8d

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Trader Joe's opening new Florida store Nov. 5, more coming in 2027

A new Trader Joe's location is opening in Orlando on November 5. The popular grocery chain is known for its private-label products and low prices. Several other Trader Joe's stores are planned for Boynton Beach, Orlando, Kissimmee, Maitland, Central Naples, Sarasota, and Vero Beach. Attention shoppers! Florida's newest Trader Joe's...

Orlando, FL · 8d

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Naples Museum Traces Antisemitism From Henry Ford to 2025 Chabad Hate Crime

Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center — Reported Venue For Two Galleries. The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples, Florida opened two new permanent galleries in June tracing antisemitism from ancient times to today, weaving together century-old propaganda and a 2025 hate crime at a local Chabad into a single narrative about how hatred spreads. One wall centers on “The International Jew,” a collection of articles funded and distributed by Henry Ford in the 1920s. Another display shows modern examples of antisemitism, including that local incident from last year.

Naples, FL · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 12d