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Winter Is Manatee Season, and These 9 Florida Spots Put You Closest to Them
A manatee weighing more than a small car can get into real trouble in water colder than about 68 degrees. So when winter hits, these huge, gentle grazers go looking for a heater. In Florida, they find two kinds. Natural springs pump out water that stays near 72 degrees all...
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Beachcombing Expert to Share Treasure-Hunting Tips at Shell Club
At the November 8 Sanibel-Captiva Shell Club meeting, nationally recognized beachcomber Dr. Ashley Oliphant will focus on reading winds and currents to find beach treasures in Florida and beyond. Dr. Oliphant will also share strategies for finding shark teeth and shells, and discuss sea beans, where they originate, why they land in America, and where to find the best ones. Her presentation will include ample time for audience questions.
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Paragon Theatres Opening Cinema in North Naples, Florida
Paragon Theatres, a South Florida-based national movie theatre operator, has announced that it will operate an 11-screen cinema at Mercato in North Naples. Paragon, which will also continue to operate in the nearby Pavilion, is expected to open in early 2027 in a 33,700-square-foot space previously operated by Alamo Drafthouse and Silverspot cinemas on the second floor at Mercato.
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Mutts and Meows: English bulldog Queen is ready for adoption in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Queen is a beautiful English bulldog with an adorable face and a truly sweet personality. She is looking for her forever home through the Gulf Coast Humane Society. Joy Berry from the Gulf Coast Humane Society introduced Queen on Gulf Coast News. She describes her...
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Cape Cabaret Launches Monthly Charitable Giving Initiative with November Tribute to Local Veterans
Cape Coral entertainment venue to benefit DAV Chapter 108 through Horse Soldier Bourbon cocktail sales and offer complimentary Veterans Day hospitality and entertainment. Cape Coral, Fla. – Cape Cabaret, Cape Coral’s only live entertainment venue featuring multiple performance spaces under one roof, launches a new monthly charitable giving initiative this November, beginning with a tribute to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Fort Myers family-owned bakery receives royal request
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Inside Lily Paris Bakery, Cédric Di Dio makes it his mission to bring a little piece of France to Fort Myers. "They tell us it's crazy what you do. It's very different. It's so French!" said Cédric. Three years ago, Cédric and his...
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New Restaurants Across Florida’s Gulf Coast: Fall Openings From Tampa to Naples
The Gulf Coast dining scene is having a moment. This fall’s wave of openings stretches from downtown Tampa all the way to Naples, and the range is impressive. Pura Vida Miami landed at 1038 Water Street with all-day breakfast, bowls and coffee, while Naree on N. Franklin Street offers an intimate Thai kaiseki tasting menu for a special night out. In St. Petersburg, Mei pairs French and Japanese influences under Executive Chef Alex Chamberlain.
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Sweet Cape event to celebrate local first responders
A Cape Coral business that serves up sweet treats is hosting a night dedicated to first responders. LadyCakes Bakery is inviting the Southwest Florida community to come together for a special celebration honoring the men and women who serve and protect local neighborhoods throughout the year. From 10 a.m. to...
Naples Daily News
Naples dining scene gets a refresh for the season
Snowbird season is upon us, which means restaurants are refreshing, revamping, and reopening to welcome guests in for dinner. Two downtown Naples spots have reopened following interior refreshes and menu changes: Sea Salt and Pazzo! Cucina Italiana. Plus, beachfront hotel Naples Beach Club has debuted a brand new upscale sports gastropub sure to impress guests. M Waterfront Grille is gearing up for season with a new, but seasoned, executive chef, while downtown French-Vietnamese restaurant Le Colonial launched its private dining and catering services. As the year wraps up, holidays approach, and stress levels begin to climb, check out the new liquor store and tasting room Barrel & Flask. More details below. Sea Salt debuts new interior & menu Acclaimed Naples dining destination Sea Salt has reopened, debuting new furnishings and a new menu ahead of season. The restaurant closed over the summer to transform its interior, as well as the overall guest experience. Executive chef Josh Zeman leads the direction of Sea Salt's new menu, bringing guests dishes beyond the restaurant's typical scope of Italian and Mediterranean. Seafood remains in the spotlight, but Zeman embraces global ingredients and techniques within the updated menu. The restaurant's new centerpiece is a 36-foot-long
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Flying insects close Naples sushi restaurant; 13 perfect, 14 fail
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. 19-25, 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. 19-25 inspections and no violations were found. Domino's , 5963 Pine Ridge Road, Naples Jersey Mike's Subs , 5014 N. Airport-Pulling Road, Naples Little Bar Restaurant , 205 Harbor Place, Goodland** M Waterfront Grille , 4300 N. Gulf Shore
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Some Diners Just Serve Food, but This Fort Myers Spot Still Feels Like 1957
Some of the best meals in Florida hide behind plain storefronts you would drive past a hundred times without blinking. I walked into one expecting a quick plate of eggs and walked out planning my next three visits. Think chrome trim, old Formica tables, walls packed with vintage treasures, and...
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UPDATE: Cheap Trick cancels Feb. 20 show at Seminole Casino Hotel
The Feb. 20 Cheap Trick concert at Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee has been cancelled. A statement from the band said, “After many years of touring, and a much-needed break, Cheap Trick has decided to take an unspecified amount of time off, therefore this event has unfortunately been canceled.”. No...
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Casino Night to feature games, more
A fundraiser to benefit PRIDE Cape Coral will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Cruiser’s Lounge in Cape Coral. Hosted by Alyssa Lemay and sponsored by Cruiser’s and Nice Guys Pizza, Casino Night will feature casino-style games, champagne, light bites and Halloween glamour.
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Seminole Tribe of Florida to Host 2026 American Indigenous Arts Celebration
CLEWISTON, FL – The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will host the American Indigenous Arts Celebration (AIAC) Nov. 6–7 on the museum’s festival grounds at the Big Cypress Reservation. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, with complimentary admission and parking.