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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.
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A Bear Let Itself Into a Naples Patio and Opened the Fridge. Here’s What It Teaches Us About Sharing Florida With Wildlife
Naples, Florida – A black bear wandered through an unlocked gate onto a residential patio over the weekend and helped itself to the contents of a refrigerator before moving on to nearby trash cans. The encounter, captured on home security cameras, offers a clear window into how wildlife and residents share space in parts of
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This Romantic Sanibel Restaurant Serves Seafood With a Front-Row Sunset View
Tucked into a little beach cottage on Sanibel Captiva Road, The Mad Hatter Restaurant feels like a secret worth keeping. Tables sit close to the Gulf, the plates look like art, and the sun puts on a show every evening. Locals and visiting couples have celebrated anniversaries here for decades.
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Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve boardwalk trail to close temporarily for Sloughwitched event
Lee County Parks & Recreation reminds visitors that the boardwalk trail at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers, temporarily will close to the public at noon Friday, Oct. 23, for the Sloughwitched Halloween event hosted by the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. The boardwalk...
Naples Daily News
Naples Airport board, City of Naples cry foul on the other over talks
Both Naples Airport and City of Naples representatives are calling foul on the other in land lease negotiations. Members of the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) Board of Commissioners say they acted in good faith in the failed talks that started in April. City Council members and the city attorney say the NAA board just gave up when they spent significant time and money on the negotiations. Those talks ended as of an Oct. 2, 2026, formal mediation with no official resolution over the land lease between them and the city's land use and zoning authority. The talks followed a lawsuit filed in May by the City of Naples against the NAA and then put in abatement to participate in state required negotiations and mediation if necessary. "Those were really disappointing," City Councilman Bill Kramer said during an Oct. 7 city council meeting. "We were trying to have a collaborative partnership, and the reality is they walked away from the table." NAA board members refuted that notion during an Oct. 15 regular meeting. "The NAA has negotiated in good faith," said Chairman Terrence Cavanaugh. "We have spent significant intellectual and financial resources attempting to create clarity on land use, the best