Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort Myers A dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers.
Warm, dry and breezy afternoon after a comfortable morning The Weather Authority is tracking a comfortable Friday morning start with dry and breezy afternoon conditions expected.
NAPLES Event held in Naples for National Crime Victims Week The City of Naples and Project HELP held an event in Baker Park for National Crime Victims Week.
NAPLES 25-acre brush fire off I-75 in Collier County lowers air quality The Greater Naples Fire Rescue responded to a 25-acre brush fire at Mile Marker 96 on I-75 in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral softball coach arrested for alleged inappropriate conduct with student released on bond A former Cape Coral volunteer softball coach arrested for alleged sexual contact with a student was released from jail on bond.
FORT MYERS A prom like no other at Golisano Children’s Hospital Logan Stryker may be a little young for high school prom, but he’s the prom king of Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort Myers A dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers.
Warm, dry and breezy afternoon after a comfortable morning The Weather Authority is tracking a comfortable Friday morning start with dry and breezy afternoon conditions expected.
NAPLES Event held in Naples for National Crime Victims Week The City of Naples and Project HELP held an event in Baker Park for National Crime Victims Week.
NAPLES 25-acre brush fire off I-75 in Collier County lowers air quality The Greater Naples Fire Rescue responded to a 25-acre brush fire at Mile Marker 96 on I-75 in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral softball coach arrested for alleged inappropriate conduct with student released on bond A former Cape Coral volunteer softball coach arrested for alleged sexual contact with a student was released from jail on bond.
FORT MYERS A prom like no other at Golisano Children’s Hospital Logan Stryker may be a little young for high school prom, but he’s the prom king of Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Therese & Brian’s “little pumpkin” got to trick-or-treat with his cousins on Halloween. The end is near. It’s the kind of “near” you have to wait three months to get to, but nonetheless, near. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the beginning of the end since we started, despite everyone’s warnings that things would only get more difficult at this point. And boy, were they right. Now that we’re just a few days away from the official start of the third trimester, I couldn’t be more excited to mark this milestone and open the final chapter of my pregnancy. Most close family and friends still tell me they “can’t believe how quickly it’s gone!” But for me, I’m sure like many other moms-to-be, the last six months feel like they’ve taken an eternity to pass. Luckily, my husband and I have been keeping busy, especially within the last two weeks. This baby has already become quite the traveler (and at least for now, he’s pretty easy to transport). Our precious cargo has come along with us to New Jersey and Texas in just the past couple of weeks, visiting my family up north, and taking a celebratory trip with my husband’s family to San Antonio. Our well-traveled little man has gotten to meet most of my extended family, taste some of our favorite authentic, homemade Italian dishes, walk along the Riverwalk, and travel to the top of the Tower of the Americas…all from the inside-out. Our “little pumpkin” (see photo) even got to experience his “first” Halloween, trick-or-treating with family, including his two cousins. Therese & Brian’s “little pumpkin” got to trick-or-treat with his cousins on Halloween. Therese and her “bump” taking in the sights in San Antonio. Therese and Brian brought Baby Boy for a stroll along the San Antonio Riverwalk. Therese & Brian celebrating their little boy on the way with Therese’s side of the family. Therese and Brian visiting with family in New Jersey. All the while, Baby Boy has been squirming about non-stop. We reached a point a few weeks ago where my doctor advised that I should feel some kind of movement at least ten times every two hours. Most days, I can’t keep track. And most hours, it seems he well surpasses ten movements. As much as I’m still getting used to the feeling of him wiggling and kicking, it’s one of the best and most comforting things I’ve ever experienced; to know that a healthy little boy is growing and getting ready for his big debut, and to share such an intimate, one-on-one experience with my baby. If you’re a mom or mom-to-be like myself, I’m sure you can relate to those feelings. But for me, nothing was more exciting than to finally be able to share the feeling of Baby kicking with my husband. After all, he’s the other half that helped me create our little miracle. I’ll never forget the day I could finally feel the baby kick from outside my belly, and was finally able to share it with Brian. Now that it’s been several weeks, I’m sure he’s tired of me telling him to reach over and feel the kicks. But I know neither of us will ever grow tired of those movements to indicate that baby is here, happy and healthy. His movements also remind me that he’s growing quickly at this point, almost doubling in weight within the past month. Thankfully, mom isn’t doubling in size… as much as it may feel like it, and as much as I’m constantly reminded by friends, family, acquaintances, and random passers-by that I’m “expanding!” It’s been quite the experience watching my “bump” continue to bump up in size. Vanity aside, I know it means good things for my little man. My growth means he’s growing, too – and that’s all that matters. In fact, my “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” app tells me that this week alone, Baby will grow an entire inch…a growth spurt he apparently won’t experience again until he’s a tween. He’s now measuring at about 14.5 inches, which is longer than the Publix sub I craved, and later ate last night (don’t worry… no deli meat, just cheese and veggies…despite how much I wanted some.) I’m also told he can now recognize our voices, which he has to be tired of hearing by the end of a long news day! The experts say now is a good time to sing to baby, but I’ll spare his growing little ears. Instead, we recently opted to read him a bedtime story — one of our childhood favorites, and a book my cousin gave us as an early present — ever the classic, “Goodnight Moon.” They say hearing our voices at this stage is a comforting way for him to get to know mom and dad before our first true embrace, which I can’t believe is now less than three months away. Now that we’re in the home stretch, I’m trying to soak up these moments – despite getting too big to squeeze into most of my work dresses and finding it more difficult to get up or bend down day by day. The countdown is on, as we get ready to turn the page from the third trimester to the beginning of the most exciting chapter yet to come!