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Comedy mirrors life in Naples
Frank Blocker performs this edgy comedy, “Stabilized Not Controlled,” about the love of man for his property. The Norris Center Auditorium continues its celebration of comedy this season with “Stabilized Not Controlled,” making its Naples premiere. “Stabilized Not Controlled,” chronicles the fight between an evil landlord...
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Sweet Art Gallery marks major milestone
This year, Sweet Art Gallery will celebrate 20 years of its first gallery, located in Naples. The gallery’s second location here in Ponte Vedra Beach has been a favorite in the area since its opening three years ago and has won Best of the Best each year. Sweet Art Gallery specializes in large, colorful paintings to brighten up any space in your home.
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SugarShack owner expands with new Bonita venture
Downtown Bonita Springs continues its redevelopment momentum as SugarShack owner Kyle Moran plans a new live music-driven restaurant, HoneyHole Downtown, along Old 41. City officials say infrastructure improvements helped spur growth in the corridor, attracting new restaurants, construction and investment. The venue aims to offer live entertainment, dining and community gathering space for residents and visitors. HoneyHole Downtown is expected to open in early 2027, adding to expanding dining and entertainment options and supporting the city’s vision for balanced economic growth in the downtown area, WINK News reports.
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Gulf Coast Theatre Review: 'Back to the Future: The Musical'
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — "Back to the Future: The Musical" is high-tech theater in the 21st century, unlike anything you’ve seen before. It’s hard to imagine how the beloved 1985 film could ever translate to the stage, but through the magic of lasers, smoke, and moving set pieces, the DeLorean quite literally takes flight, along with the audience’s imagination, at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers through Feb. 22.
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Edison Fest 2026: Your guide to the parade, 5K and more this weekend
There’s more happening this weekend then just the Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade . The 88th-annual fest is packing downtown Fort Myers with things to do, including crafts, a spaghetti dinner, a 5K run and a classic-car show. Here's everything going on this weekend for the 2026 Edison Festival of Light: Edison Festival of Light Grand Parade The gigantic, two-hour parade is considered to be the biggest night parade in the Southeastern United States. Expect local marching bands, floats, local government and law enforcement officials, clowns and much more. This year’s grand marshal is Fort Myers sports legend Sam Sirianni Jr., who retired last year as longtime football coach for Fort Myers High. The honorary grand marshal is Fort Myers native and world champion boxer Tiara Brown. 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Free (although various local nonprofits also sell reserved “street seats”). The parade travels from Fort Myers High School to Cleveland Avenue and then north to downtown Fort Myers. Reserved street seats are $15. To order them, visit edisonfestival.org/street-seats . Edison Festival of Light 5K Run This 3.1-mile race travels through downtown Fort Myers and along Cleveland Avenue. More than 1,400 people take part every year. 5:15 p.m.
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You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! It’s the PG Short Film Festival
Will it be a drama? A comedy? A clever bit of animation?. You’ll get to choose from those genres — and more! — at the 12th Annual Punta Gorda Short Film Festival. This much-anticipated event usually sells out almost every year, according to founder and Executive Producer Nanette Leonard. It has been that way since the beginning. The debut festival had seats for 260 people — but went standing-room-only, with 460 attending.
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18th Annual Taste of Punta Gorda returns to Laishley Park
The 18th Annual Taste of Punta Gorda will return to Laishley Park, bringing together the very best of local food, music, vendors and community spirit. Since its debut in 2007, the Taste of Punta Gorda has grown into the city’s premier food festival and the signature annual fundraiser for the Punta Gorda Rotary Club Charity and Education Foundation.
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Mango Bistro Brings European Café Charm and Island Flair to Dearborn Street
Mango Bistro, an award-winning restaurant at the corner of Mango Street and West Dearborn Street, continues to bring a taste of Europe and the tropics to the heart of Englewood. Mango Bistro’s creators, Marie Laforge of France and Ricardo Ruggiero of Brazil, designed it as a destination where fresh, original...
Naples Daily News
New restaurants opening in Naples this month, including Shake Shack
The first month and a half of 2026 has been busy for the Naples restaurant scene with several openings like Connors Steak & Seafood, Beyond Juicery + Eatery, and Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, and even more on the way. There's a few more local eateries opening this month, including the highly-anticipated Shake Shack at Mercato. Here's the latest news on which restaurants to look out for this month. Shake Shack reveals grand opening date Naples' first Shake Shack is finally opening on Feb. 20, bringing crinkle cut fries, hand-spun shakes, and classic burgers and chicken sandwiches to Mercato. Locals have been not-so-patiently waiting for the highly anticipated fast casual spot to open at Mercato. The Shake Shack development team announced the new Naples location in July 2025 and originally targeted to open the restaurant later that year. The wait is finally over, and I can't wait to get my hands on a Chicken Shack sandwich. I can practically taste the buttermilk herb mayo already. (9105 Strada Place, Suite 3145, Naples; 239-422-8278; shakeshack.com ) Panda Express opens in North Naples The newest Panda Express opens in North Naples at Founders Square on Feb. 17, which also happens to be Lunar New
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New Asian food truck joins lineup at Slipaway in Cape Coral
Andreas Visilias is seeing double. At least when it comes to Slipaway Food Truck Park , that is. As of last month, Visilias now has two food trucks back-to-back at Cape Coral’s first and only food truck park. “We were going to events, company, condos (with the newly added food truck),” he said. “Then it came up that somebody was leaving here.” Visilias’ Street Wok food truck filled the spot vacated by Chop It Up (more on that in a minute), adding Asian food to the already diverse Slipaway lineup. “People seem happy to have our truck inside here,” Visilias said. “They’ve been happy with our food, happy with the flavors. We do it all from scratch, from our recipes.” You’ll find it to the left upon entering Slipaway from the main entrance, parked between Philly Express and Lobster Chef. Visilias, who also owns that latter truck, is no stranger to food truck parks. The Greece native also owns Gyros 2 Go and another Lobster Chef at Backyard Social in Fort Myers and, until a year ago, had a Gyros 2 Go truck at Celebration Park in Naples. And when the extra space at Slipaway opened up, it was too
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Shake Shack opening this week at Mercato in North Naples
Shake Shack fanatics in Southwest Florida have been anticipating the opening of the burger chain’s first regional location, which launches Feb. 20 at Mercato, months later than originally planned. The popular brand's first Shack in the Naples area and its 29th location in Florida opens at 10:30 a.m. at 9105 Strada Place, Suite 3145, in North Naples.
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A Roadside Stand In Florida Legendary Statewide For Its Key Lime Pie
Ever stumbled upon a roadside spot so low-key you almost miss it, only to realize turning around might be the best decision of your entire day?. Somewhere along a sunny Florida backroad, there’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it stop that locals talk about like they’ve joined a secret dessert society, and honestly, can you blame them?
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It’s teatime at the Norris Center
The Norris Center at Cambier Park will welcome four historical figures to tell their life stories over afternoon tea. The Afternoon Tea with Historical Women Festival will feature four different actresses performing solo plays by local playwright Janina Birtolo. A retired actress and writer, Birtolo toured steadily for twenty years performing her biographical scripts while continuing a writing career with bylines in many Florida newspapers and magazines.
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The Coziest Little Florida Diner with the Crispiest Fried Chicken (and the Sweetest People)
If you crave big portions, small town charm, and the kind of crispy fried chicken that makes you close your eyes, Alva Country Diner is calling your name. Tucked along Palm Beach Blvd in Alva, this humble spot delivers comfort classics and neighborly warmth at prices that still feel fair. Bring cash or a payment app and show up hungry, because plates here are famously generous.
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VIDEO: Todd Carey – Higher Love (Live Music) Sugarshack Sessions
Todd Carey – Higher Love (Live Music) | Sugarshack Sessions. 🔔 Subscribe to Sugarshack’s Channel: https://bit.ly/4hNw3OT. Todd Carey from Delray Beach, FL performing an original acoustic version of his song “Higher Love” live at the Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, FL. Episode 1267. More sessions from...
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Panda Express launches in North Naples, celebrates Lunar New Year
Panda Express, which launched Feb. 7 at Founders Square in North Naples, will celebrate its grand opening as well as the start of the Lunar New Year at 10 a.m. Feb. 17. The first 88 guests in line will receive a special Lunar New Year gift. The celebration will also include an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and a $1,000 check donation to Meals of Hope.
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Eagle Eats: Bruno’s of Brooklyn
With Valentine’s Day greeting all of us college students this past weekend, if you’re wanting to find a soft and stylish new restaurant to go to, “Bruno’s of Brooklyn, Italian Eatery” might be the scene for you. Now, Bruno’s is an extremely popular place to...