Costco construction causes commotion in Collier County communityDr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho’s impact on education and Southwest Florida
NAPLES Costco construction causes commotion in Collier County community Costco is eyeing a plot of land in Collier County for a new store, but residents are voicing strong opposition.
NAPLES Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho’s impact on education and Southwest Florida Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho, a beloved philanthropist and advocate for education, dedicated his life to empowering others through opportunity and knowledge.
SANIBEL Sanibel cracks down on school zone speeders with new camera system Sanibel is tightening its grip on school zone speeders with newly installed cameras.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry expands efforts with Harry Chapin support The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers plays a crucial role in supporting smaller food banks in the area.
Fort Myers Beach Pier scheduled to be finished a year ahead of schedule The Fort Myers Beach Pier remains a symbol of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian two years ago. Efforts to rebuild it has taken a lot of time.
FORT MYERS Iconic Fort Myers statue to undergo repairs The iconic “Rachel at the Well” statue on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers has been a landmark for 94 years. However, it became a casualty of Hurricane Ian in 2022, and discussions for its repair are ongoing.
Salvation Army Thrift Store closing its doors in Collier County The Salvation Army has announced the permanent closure of the Naples Family Store on Davis Boulevard.
SANIBEL Rebuilding the Sanibel Causeway with a cause Construction crews are hard at work making the Sanibel Causeway more resilient. The bridge is being fortified to withstand future storms.
LEE COUNTY No. 2 prospect in MLB Roman Anthony with Red Sox for Spring Training Roman Anthony, who is ranked as the second best in baseball, is with the Boston Red Sox for his first Spring Training.
MANASOTA KEY Popular Manasota Key restaurant reopens after storm damage Manasota Key is steadily recovering from a challenging hurricane season, and residents are celebrating the reopening of a beloved local spot.
PINE ISLAND Construction to start on hurricane-proof fire station on Pine Island A new hurricane-proof fire station is coming to Pine Island. The current station, over 40 years old, is in dire need of replacement.
NORTH PORT Braves’ Chris Sale on the mound in southwest Florida once again Spring Training is in full swing for the Atlanta Braves, who’s full squad reported on Tuesday, that means Chris Sale is back in SWFL.
NAPLES Denise Brown speaks on domestic violence at Naples fundraiser event A record crowd of 825 people gathered at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon to raise money and awareness to end domestic violence.
NORTH NAPLES Construction on Collier County diverging diamond begins in March Construction on Southwest Florida’s third diverging diamond interchange is set to begin in March.
Charlotte County homeowners consider elevating homes Recent hurricanes and flooding events prompted some Charlotte County homeowners to either demolish or elevate their homes.
NAPLES Costco construction causes commotion in Collier County community Costco is eyeing a plot of land in Collier County for a new store, but residents are voicing strong opposition.
NAPLES Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho’s impact on education and Southwest Florida Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho, a beloved philanthropist and advocate for education, dedicated his life to empowering others through opportunity and knowledge.
SANIBEL Sanibel cracks down on school zone speeders with new camera system Sanibel is tightening its grip on school zone speeders with newly installed cameras.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry expands efforts with Harry Chapin support The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers plays a crucial role in supporting smaller food banks in the area.
Fort Myers Beach Pier scheduled to be finished a year ahead of schedule The Fort Myers Beach Pier remains a symbol of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian two years ago. Efforts to rebuild it has taken a lot of time.
FORT MYERS Iconic Fort Myers statue to undergo repairs The iconic “Rachel at the Well” statue on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers has been a landmark for 94 years. However, it became a casualty of Hurricane Ian in 2022, and discussions for its repair are ongoing.
Salvation Army Thrift Store closing its doors in Collier County The Salvation Army has announced the permanent closure of the Naples Family Store on Davis Boulevard.
SANIBEL Rebuilding the Sanibel Causeway with a cause Construction crews are hard at work making the Sanibel Causeway more resilient. The bridge is being fortified to withstand future storms.
LEE COUNTY No. 2 prospect in MLB Roman Anthony with Red Sox for Spring Training Roman Anthony, who is ranked as the second best in baseball, is with the Boston Red Sox for his first Spring Training.
MANASOTA KEY Popular Manasota Key restaurant reopens after storm damage Manasota Key is steadily recovering from a challenging hurricane season, and residents are celebrating the reopening of a beloved local spot.
PINE ISLAND Construction to start on hurricane-proof fire station on Pine Island A new hurricane-proof fire station is coming to Pine Island. The current station, over 40 years old, is in dire need of replacement.
NORTH PORT Braves’ Chris Sale on the mound in southwest Florida once again Spring Training is in full swing for the Atlanta Braves, who’s full squad reported on Tuesday, that means Chris Sale is back in SWFL.
NAPLES Denise Brown speaks on domestic violence at Naples fundraiser event A record crowd of 825 people gathered at the Ritz Carlton Tiburon to raise money and awareness to end domestic violence.
NORTH NAPLES Construction on Collier County diverging diamond begins in March Construction on Southwest Florida’s third diverging diamond interchange is set to begin in March.
Charlotte County homeowners consider elevating homes Recent hurricanes and flooding events prompted some Charlotte County homeowners to either demolish or elevate their homes.
The FGCU men’s basketball team will play a non-conference game against the University of Florida on Friday, November 27. The Gators beat the Eagles 94-60 the first time the teams played in 2008. Florida also got the better of FGCU with a 62-50 win in the Sweet 16 of the 2013 NCAA Tournament. FGCU was 22-11 last season while the Gators finished 16-17. Mike White is Florida’s new head coach after Billy Donovan moved on to coach the Oklahoma City Thunder. FGCU also added 6-11 forward Patson Siame as the sophomore transfer has signed an Athletic Aid Agreement and will join the Eagles for the 2015-16 season. Siame spent his sophomore year at Loyola Marymount University after serving a year in residency at LMU as a freshman. Siame, who will sit out the 2015-16 campaign per NCAA transfer rules, averaged 5.7 points and 4 rebounds per game last year with the Lions, who compete in the West Coast Conference. Siame’s best game in 2014-15 came against San Diego Christian as he scored 16 points and grabbed six rebounds. Siame played in 24 games for LMU last year, making 11 starts while averaging 20 minutes per game and adding 25 blocked shots. In his first start of the year against UC Irvine on Nov. 29, Siame just missed a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds as he went up against 7-6 center Mamadou N’Diaye, the tallest player in Division I men’s basketball. Siame also added double-figure scoring performances against league foes Pepperdine (11), Pacific (10) and San Diego (10). “We’re excited to welcome Patson to FGCU, and we’re looking forward to getting him on campus,” said head coach Joe Dooley. “He’s an extremely versatile big man. He’s long and athletic and someone who can post up, but he’s also mobile enough to step out and shoot from the perimeter. He can stay in the low blocks and make a jump hook, but he can also pick and pop and knock down a jumper. We think he’ll make a great addition to our roster and give us another valuable threat down low.” A native of African country Zambia, Siame attended the Trinity International Schools in Las Vegas and graduated in 2012 before attending Kingdom Christian Academy in Missouri, helping it to an NACA Division III Championship while averaging a triple-double. Siame was on the World Roster for the 2012 Nike Hoop Summit and was invited to the Adidas Nations Camp, both of which feature the top young players in the nation. During his time at Trinity, which did not have a sports program, he played at Impact Academy in Las Vegas. Siame is the latest addition in a busy offseason for Dooley and his staff as he becomes the sixth player to sign with the Green and Blue since November. In addition to Siame, VCU transfer Antravious Simmons (6-9, 250) and Kevin Mickle (6-7, 220) will help fill the Eagles’ low-post needs, while Jonathan Milligan (6-2), Reggie Reid (5-11) and Rayjon Tucker (6-5) join the club as backcourt players. Simmons is eligible in December following the fall semester, while Mickle (junior college transfer), Milligan (junior college transfer), Reid (incoming freshman) and Tucker (incoming freshman) are all eligible immediately. FGCU finished 22-11 (11-3 Atlantic Sun Conference) last year as the Eagles are one of less than 50 programs in the nation that have claimed at least 20 wins in each of the past three seasons. The Green and Blue made its third different postseason appearance in only four years of eligibility in 2014-15 as it hosted a CIT (CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament) contest after going to the NIT in 2014 and Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament in 2013.