FOOD & DRINK

Attention all locals! This weekend, LOVE OUR LOCALS is hosting a special event at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Naples, FL. The event will take place on May 28th at 9:00 AM. Jersey Mike’s is known for celebrating and supporting the local community, and this event is no exception.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Southern restaurants in Naples using data from Yelp.

The comedian performs standup at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. Information: offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901. JUNE. Project Pink Floyd. At 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at South Street Naples-Founders Square, 8845 Founders Square...

Q: Any info on The 239 project going up off Bayshore Drive in Naples? Thanks! — Don Roberts, Naples. A: The 239, a mixed-use development on the southeast corner of Bayshore Drive and Areca Avenue in East Naples, will have eight hotel rooms, a sit-down restaurant, a rooftop bar, a couple of retail units and a pool for hotel guests.

1. Friday and Saturday: Naples Philharmonic concerts. Free chamber music concerts, beginning at 4 p.m., Thursday, June 1, at South Regional Library, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway; 2 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Naples United Church of Christ, 5200 Crayton Road; 7 p.m. June 2 at Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd.; 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave.; and 7 p.m. June 3 at Artis─Naples Signature Event Space, 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.

This video is either unavailable or not supported in this browser. No compatible source was found for this media. Session ID: 2023-05-27:afe1091a235ebb59c796a895 Player Element ID: 6328298310112. When it comes to running a restaurant, Abraham Bedell almost had done it all. The Dallas native had been a busboy, a host, a...

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – A Florida family got a big surprise when they looked out their back window and found two uninvited guests in their swimming pool. Jeanene Kelly was home with her husband near Naples on Monday when they saw two bears trying to escape the Florida heat by taking a dip in their swimming pool.

NAPLES, Fla. — This week for Extreme Eats, Maine Shack joined More in the Morning to serve up some delicious, authentic Maine lobster rolls. They have a food truck based out of Naples that can be located at Celebration Park and Jetblue Park during Boston Red Sox Spring Training!

Our next dining destination is both a first and also revisiting an old favorite. Let me explain. It was April 2019 when we first visited Frankie's Authentic Italian Deli. At that time, it was located in the Walmart shopping center on Collier Boulevard, near U.S. 41. A convenient location for those traveling to and from Marco Island.

Attention all trivia enthusiasts! Are you looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday night? Look no further than Saturday Night Trivia Naples! Hosted by Spotlight Entertainment of SWFL, this event is sure to be a blast.

Legendary singer and performer Tina Turner died Wednesday but her songs and life story will live on next year in Florida. The Broadway musical "Tina ― The Tina Turner Musical" hits four cities in the Sunshine State. Here's what to know about where to see the show, buying tickets...

Well, here we are, almost halfway through the year, yet where did the time go? What have we accomplished? But lots of good things have been going on that we have enjoyed. We had wonderful weather most of the “winter season,” but not very much rain. But it’s coming! I hope not all at one time, though. We shall see. It looks like we’ll start raining pretty regularly soon. Our poor flowering trees are waiting patiently too. Some are starting to peek out here and there. My orchids are happy because they don’t get too much water, just enough that Mama gives them.

With two lighted cases full of delicious-looking cakes, cookies and pastries, patrons may have the pleasant problem of deciding what to sample first at the new Boutique Sweet Couple in North Naples. Chef Sergiy Horyslavskyy makes all of the baked goods, as well as everything else on the menu at...

TNP expands Kidzact program after 300% increase in students over five years. The Naples Players (TNP) is pleased to announce the expansion of their KidzAct summer camp sessions. After a 300% increase in students since 2018, the arts education organization is now offering morning and all-new afternoon classes, providing a new opportunity for young people in the community to learn their craft, test their skills, and experience more exposure to theatre.

ALBANY, Calif. (AP) — Carolina Mia, a 6-year-old mare, was euthanized after a race at Golden Gate Fields on Sunday, the eighth horse death at the track this year. The number of deaths at the track matches that of Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby, where an eighth horse died a week earlier. Two horses were euthanized after injuries on the day of the Derby. Trained by Felix Rondan, Carolina Mia had four wins in 29 career starts with earnings of $219,980. ___

It was a Mother’s Day ‘Twisted Tea’ theme for the May Newcomer’s Luncheon. Each Circle of Friends was creative in designing unique table decorations and centerpieces for the occasion. The guest speaker was Marco Island resident Chef Patrick Beraduce, Patrick is from Marco Island Owner/Executive Chef...

They developed Park Shore. They developed in Bonita Bay. They developed Mercato and the Village on Venetian Bay. They're a major force behind the Naples Winter Wine Festival and numerous Southwest Florida philanthropic causes and community boards. And now the Lutgerts are part of the focus of a comedy by actor Sebastian...

NAPLES, Fla. — Summer is just about here, but there’s still time to sign up for a super summer camp!. Super Science & Amazing Art is hosting summer camps at The Village School of Naples!. Each week is a little different. Campers can learn kitchen chemistry, robotics and...

In an effort to recruit more of their best employees, veterans, South Florida Hooters restaurants in South Florida, Southwest Florida, Bradenton and Sarasota areas are offering special incentives. Current and future employees who are military veterans will receive a $250 sign on bonus after 30 days, a Memorial Day bonus of $100, Veterans’ Day bonus of $100, two pairs of non-slip shoes and exclusive “Proud United States Veterans” merchandise and uniforms that pay tribute to their service.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – At least one three-week-old kitten was abandoned in a cardboard box near a high-traffic area in Eastern Bonita Springs Thursday. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a video from the Community Cats of Bonita Springs Florida Facebook Group, showing kittens being abused and abandoned, left alone in a parking lot in the hot Florida sun.