Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 in Collier County
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 East between mile markers 74 and 75.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District will perform a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
2 airboats crash between mile markers 74 and 75 in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 East between mile markers 74 and 75.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District will perform a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT opens all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge are open, a year ahead of its original pedestrian sidewalk project estimate.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
Wikia / Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic Free parking will no longer make the cut for the list of free amenities available to guests during their stay at Walt Disney World Resort hotels, according to the company’s official website. Disney officials announced Wednesday that, as of March 21, standard overnight parking will be available to guests with reservations for a small fee that will be tacked on to their bill when they check out at the end of their stay. Prices of parking will vary for guests based on the category of the resort in which they stay. Below is a list of prices Disney officials provided on their website. Disney Value Resorts: $13 per night Disney Moderate Resorts: $19 per night Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resorts: $24 per night One complimentary standard parking spot will be available to guests staying at the campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, the website said. Resort guests will still be able to park for free at Walt Disney World’s four theme parks. Tourists, such as Andrew Porter and his family, were shocked to learn of the new parking fees. “Wow, that’s quite a lot. You think about families saving up to go to Disney, it’s a big expense,” Porter said. “That addition of money might make people think twice or spend less in the park.” Porter’s family is visiting from the U.K. and spending two weeks at the Pop Century Resort. They don’t have a car, but if they did under the new parking fees, it would cost them an additional $182. Porter said that is money that could be spent elsewhere. “Instead of paying for a parking lot, that money could be spent on buying some merchandise you can take home,” Porter said. According to tourism experts, it is common for resorts to require parking fees. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association released the following statement: “In the tourism industry, it’s fairly common for resort hotels in major destinations like Orlando or Miami to charge for parking. In fact, most resorts in the Orlando market already charge for parking and have been doing so, well before Disney. We believe that guests have come to accept it as the new normal and since travelers have become own accustomed to this type of fee we don’t anticipate it having an impact on travel to Florida or Orlando,” Erin Power, spokesperson for the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association said. But some tourists worry the new parking fees could impact their Disney experience. “If you just keep seeing the dollar signs ramping up, it puts a bitter taste in your mouth,” tourist Sally Cotterill said. Disney also listed the following parking options and prices for guests with other parking needs: Valet Parking Valet parking is available at select Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villas for $33 per night (sales tax included). Previously, valet parking cost $25 per night. Guests with Disabilities Designated parking areas are available throughout Walt Disney World Resort for guests with disabilities. A valid disability parking permit is required. Click here to learn more about parking services available to guests with disabilities. Disney Vacation Club Members Members will not be charged for standard overnight self-parking when staying at a DVC Deluxe Villa, regardless of whether they use vacation points, or another form of payment. Members also will not be charged to park when using vacation points to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Day Guests Complimentary standard self-parking is available while enjoying select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at Disney Resort hotels. Information about parking while visiting theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs or other Disney properties is available here. Disney is following the model of Universal Orlando, whose resorts have charged for parking since the opening of the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in 1999. Below are the current parking prices Universal charges its guests during their stays. Overnight resort guest parking is $22 per vehicle, per night, except the more moderate Cabana Bay Beach Resort, which charges $12 plus tax per night, per vehicle. The three Disney-owned resorts at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., have also long charged for parking. Current fees there are $20 per night, per vehicle for resort guests.