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The Daily Sun

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THE SCENE | Ditching dinner out: Englewood’s classic cafés are better

The day (or night) is coming.

Englewood, FL · 4d

The Daily Sun

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Englewood’s new Publix set to open Nov. 5

ENGLEWOOD — Rows and rows of canned goods, soft drinks and peanut butter are already on the shelves at the newly rebuilt Publix store at Merchants Crossing Center in Englewood.

Englewood, FL · 1d

dailycoffeenews.com

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Lovr Boys Cafe & Roastery is Pouring Hearts in Bonita Springs, Florida

Home is where the hearts are for Lovr Boys Cafe & Roastery in Bonita Springs, Florida. Between Adirondack-green walls, the 2,000-square-foot coffee shop that opened in late August includes a dedicated roasting room, an onsite bakery and kitchen, and 400 square feet of seating beneath airy 17-foot ceilings. Found throughout the space are Lovr Boys’ signature hearts, adorning bags, cups and more.

Bonita Springs, FL · 10d
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Café YOU brings fresh flavors and Australian-inspired dining to Cape Coral

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Looking for a breakfast or lunch spot with something for everyone? Café YOU in Cape Coral serves up fresh, scratch-made food, specialty coffee and a menu with plenty of options for different dietary preferences. Located at 1423 SE 10th Street, the locally owned...

Cape Coral, FL · 4d
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Englewood's Rebuilt Publix Set to Reopen Nov. 5, About 14 Months After Closing

Englewood shoppers can finally return to a familiar parking lot on Nov. 5, when the rebuilt Publix at Merchant's Crossing is scheduled to open its doors at 7 a.m. The supermarket has been closed for about 14 months while crews tore down the old building and replaced it with a larger store at the same site.

Englewood, FL · 8d

lifeinnaples.net

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Join the Fun at the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ on November 25th

Celebrate Community, Agriculture and Gratitude at the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ. For nearly seven decades, one of Collier County’s most cherished Thanksgiving traditions has brought together farmers, business leaders, elected officials and neighbors around a shared table. On November 25, the 69th Annual Farm-City BBQ will once again welcome thousands to the Collier County Fairgrounds for an afternoon celebrating community, agriculture and the next generation of local leaders.

Collier County, FL · 5d

Naples Daily News

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What are highest-rated Naples restaurants? 20 top spots: Exclusive

In a city where dining is practically a pastime, Naples continues to raise the bar with an ever-growing collection of acclaimed restaurants . Whether you're searching for an elegant fine-dining experience, a neighborhood favorite, or the latest buzzworthy reservation, the options seem endless. But which restaurants are impressing diners the most? In early October, we searched through popular online reservation platform OpenTable to find the highest-rated restaurants around Naples . But not all restaurants in town are partnered with OpenTable for reservations. We recently searched through another popular reservation website, Resy , to find more of the highest-rated restaurants in Naples. Here are 20 more spots earning praise and rave reviews from locals and visitors alike. What are the highest rated restaurants in Naples? Each restaurant is loved for different reasons, but all share one thing in common: a 4.7 star rating or above based on thousands of customer reviews on Resy. Alexander's Garden Restaurant offers dishes that rotate with the seasons, prioritizing fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. The restaurant has earned a 4.8 star review with over 19,000 reviews. Expect a refined New American menu with some European influence and a garden patio. (4077 Tamiami Trl. N., No. D101,

Naples, FL · 4d

whatnow.com

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Cold Stone Creamery Plans New Ice Cream Shop in Downtown Fort Myers

It’s a busy autumn for Cold Stone Creamery on Florida’s west coast! In October, What Now reported on plans for new Cold Stone locations in Bradenton and Sun City Center. Now, further south, another new Cold Stone is in the works in downtown Fort Myers. According to plan...

Fort Myers, FL · 5d

SuncoastPost

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Where to Find Ice Cream in Port Charlotte & Punta Gorda: A Sweet Guide to Charlotte County

When the Florida heat settles in, few things hit the spot quite like a cold cone, a milkshake or a bowl of homemade ice cream. Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda have an especially good mix of old-fashioned scoop shops, homemade ice cream, Italian gelato, frozen custard, rolled ice cream and over-the-top desserts. Whether you are looking for an after-dinner treat, somewhere to take the kids or grandkids, or simply an excuse to get out and explore Charlotte County, there are plenty of choices.

Punta Gorda, FL · 5d

Naples Daily News

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4 Collier County restaurants, 1 food truck prefect; 8 fail inspection

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. 26-Nov. 1, 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. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. 1942 Mexican Grill , 13510 Tamiami Trail N., Suites 9 & 10, Naples Ankrolab Kitchen , Mobile food dispensing vehicle Enzos Italian Restaurant , 4351 W. Bonita Beach Road, Bonita

Collier County, FL · 3d

The Daily Sun

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NORTH PORT: Plans submitted to demolish shutdown Wendy's

NORTH PORT — Demolition and development will see an evolution from burgers to possibly a bank in North Port.

North Port, FL · 6d

Easy Everyday Recipes

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7 Things Customers Hate Most About Dining at Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse has built its reputation around hand-cut steaks, lively country music, and a dining...

Fort Myers, FL · 6d

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7 Florida Vietnamese Kitchens Where The Pho Comes Steaming In Bowls Big Enough To Share

Steam fogged my glasses before the spoon ever touched the broth, and the bowl in front of me looked more like a mixing bowl than a lunch order. Florida is full of strip-mall storefronts you would drive past without a second look, yet some of them hide noodle soup so generous it makes two forks feel necessary.

Florida · 6d

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Why Do Families Keep Lining Up For Gator Tail At Joanie’s Blue Crab Cafe In Ochopee, Florida?

The salsa at this swamp-side cafe has no tomatoes in it. It uses squash and swamp cabbage instead, and that is just the warm-up act. The building started life as a cattle barn in the early 1930s. Later it stored oil drums. Now it serves fried gator bites to hungry...

Ochopee, FL · 4d

santivachronicle.com

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Planning Commission Backs Alcohol Service Rule Change

At its Oct. 27, 2026, meeting, the Planning Commission discussed a possible amendment to the Land Development Code that would allow establishments to serve wine without meeting the restaurant standard for food sales. Island Time Wine currently operates a retail wine shop with a tasting room at 2407 Periwinkle Way...

Sanibel, FL · 7d

The Daily Sun

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Downtown Farmers Market reaches agreement with Punta Gorda

PUNTA GORDA — After months of speculation and rumors, the Downton Farmers Market will continue to operate next year at 226 Taylor St. after reaching an agreement with Punta Gorda City Council.

Punta Gorda, FL · 5d

whatnow.com

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LowBrow Pizza & Beer Expanding to Bonita Springs

Located at 3148 Tamiami Trail E. in Naples, LowBrow Pizza & Beer serves “wood-fired pies, scratch-made food, and a killer craft beer lineup.” It’s a “7 time Best Pizza winner in Naples and 2026 Best Pizza and Best Wings winner in Collier County.”. Building on that...

Bonita Springs, FL · 6d

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Swamp Cabbage And Fried Gator Bites Keep Drawing Road-Trippers To This Old Florida Fish Camp

Fritters made from the heart of a palm tree were never on my Florida bucket list, and then one bite changed my mind. What I expected to be a quick stop in a quiet river town turned into a whole weekend of parade floats, crispy gator tail, and a crowd cheering for racing armadillos.

Hendry County, FL · 6d

hoodline.com

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Chicago Trucking Mogul's Cabaret Club Targets Bonita Springs Site for Early 2027

A Chicago trucking entrepreneur is betting that Southwest Florida has room for an immersive, three-hour cabaret dinner show. Roy Dobrasinovic plans to open Voulez-Vous Naples, a cabaret and nightclub, inside the long-vacant former Southwest Florida Event Center at 11515 Bonita Beach Road SE in Bonita Springs. The venue would pair fine dining and cocktails with an immersive production featuring singers, dancers, aerialists and live music.

Bonita Springs, FL · 8d

hoodline.com

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Fort Myers Chicken Salad Vendor Opens First Restaurant, Keeps All 15 Markets

A chicken salad business that built its name on folding tables at Southwest Florida farmers markets has moved indoors. Twila Mae's Chicken Salad opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant on October 23 at 18011 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 30, in Fort Myers, tucked into the San Carlos Park Plaza behind a McDonald's. The storefront is named for owner Landon Stevenson's 89-year-old grandmother, who still lives in Missouri.

Fort Myers, FL · 8d