Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining spaceFWC enlists landowner’s assistance in panther conservation
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
the weather authority Isolated rain and storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms along with slightly higher afternoon temperatures on this Friday.
CAPE CORAL Student arrested for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle A middle school student was arrested Thursday for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle School in Cape Coral.
CAPTIVA 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival is set to begin Captiva Island is set to kick off its 10th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival, which celebrates music throughout Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents weigh-in on Florida Amendment 1 In 1998, Florida voted for non-partisan school board elections. In November, Florida will decide whether political parties are essential for school board elections.
FORT MYERS 4 injured in car crash on McGregor Blvd. Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred Thursday night in Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Local artist painting animals in hopes of getting them adopted A local artist painted multiple animals at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in hopes of getting them adopted.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Video: Woman destroys car with crowbar A Bonita Springs man woke up to the sight of a woman destroying his car with a crowbar.
MATLACHA Video shows impact of April’s deadly DUI crash in Matlacha WINK News has obtained new video and new documents from the State Attorney’s Office of the deadly Matlacha crash in April.
WINK Investigates: DBPR investigating Beattie Development WINK News has now confirmed the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation is now investigating Beattie Development.
NAPLES Player of the week: Romeo Sararo Aubrey Rogers football is on a two-game win streak. Coming off last year’s two and eighth seasons, it’s a positive start for the Patriots.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office speaks on school safety in wake of threats The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has investigated over a hundred potential school threats in the last two weeks.
ESTERO Two FGCU alumni featured in Gulfshore 40 under 40 At Florida Gulf Coast University, alumni are proving they still bleed blue and green years after they graduate.
NAPLES Naples man helps rebuild school in Ukraine A former Naples student who works to help others is gaining national attention in Ukraine.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
the weather authority Isolated rain and storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms along with slightly higher afternoon temperatures on this Friday.
CAPE CORAL Student arrested for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle A middle school student was arrested Thursday for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle School in Cape Coral.
CAPTIVA 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival is set to begin Captiva Island is set to kick off its 10th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival, which celebrates music throughout Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents weigh-in on Florida Amendment 1 In 1998, Florida voted for non-partisan school board elections. In November, Florida will decide whether political parties are essential for school board elections.
FORT MYERS 4 injured in car crash on McGregor Blvd. Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred Thursday night in Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Local artist painting animals in hopes of getting them adopted A local artist painted multiple animals at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in hopes of getting them adopted.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Video: Woman destroys car with crowbar A Bonita Springs man woke up to the sight of a woman destroying his car with a crowbar.
MATLACHA Video shows impact of April’s deadly DUI crash in Matlacha WINK News has obtained new video and new documents from the State Attorney’s Office of the deadly Matlacha crash in April.
WINK Investigates: DBPR investigating Beattie Development WINK News has now confirmed the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation is now investigating Beattie Development.
NAPLES Player of the week: Romeo Sararo Aubrey Rogers football is on a two-game win streak. Coming off last year’s two and eighth seasons, it’s a positive start for the Patriots.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office speaks on school safety in wake of threats The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has investigated over a hundred potential school threats in the last two weeks.
ESTERO Two FGCU alumni featured in Gulfshore 40 under 40 At Florida Gulf Coast University, alumni are proving they still bleed blue and green years after they graduate.
NAPLES Naples man helps rebuild school in Ukraine A former Naples student who works to help others is gaining national attention in Ukraine.
Credit: MGN Participating locations may vary. Deals require a proper Military ID. All deals are Monday, November 11 unless otherwise noted. Things to do and services: Downtowner Car Wash: Veterans and service members receive a free basic car wash. Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Free admission to veterans and one guest. Island Sailing Naples: The annual free Veterans Day Sail will be Sunday, November 10, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please call/email to reserve your spot at (239)398-1483 islandsailingnaples@gmail.com. Lunch included. Naples Botanical Garden: Servicemen and women, military personnel (active or retired) will receive free admission. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens: Free admission to veterans and active military service members Saturday, November 9, Sunday, November 10, and Veterans Day Monday, November 11. Adult and child guests in their party will receive $2 off regular Zoo admission during this time. Shell Factory & Nature Park: Free entry for veterans to the nature park 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sponge Spa Car Wash: Veterans and service members will receive a free $20.00 car wash. This offer will be available at both of locations. U.S. National Park Service: Free admission for veterans at Big Cypress National Preserve as well as at Everglades National Park Retail: Amazon Prime: Now until Veterans Day, veterans and military can purchase a year of Amazon Prime for $40 off. BJ’s Wholesale: All military personnel will receive 25% off a membership plus a $10 coupon. Kohls: Now through Monday, November 11, Kohl’s is doubling its regular military discount and giving veterans, active-duty members, and their families 30% off in stores nationwide. Home Depot: 10% discount to all active-duty personnel, as well as veterans, on select national holidays, including Veterans Day. The discount is available storewide and is only applied up to purchases of $500. Lowe’s: 10% off eligible purchases every day to active military personnel and veterans. Restaurants and Grocery: Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar: Free meal off a select menu. BackStreets Sports Bar: Free 12 inch cheese pizza, a free drink (915 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral) California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty military personnel will be able to select a free entree from a special menu including pizza, salads and pasta. Chili’s Grill & Bar: Veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu. Chipotle Mexican Grill: Active duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses and retired military can get a buy one get one free (BOGO) burrito, bowl, salad or taco on Veterans Day from open to close. Denny’s: Complimentary Build Your Own Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon. Dunkin’: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut, no purchase necessary. Hooters: All veterans and current servicemen and women will receive a free meal from a select menu at participating locations Monday. Krispy Kreme: Free doughnut and coffee. Love Boat Ice Cream: Free small cup or cone with ID. *50% off every day for veterans, excludes bulk items. Lucky’s Market: Veterans receive 20% off. LuLu B’s Grill & Cafe: 20% off for veterans. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Free 6-ounce frozen yogurt. Mission BBQ: Free sandwiches and cake for all veterans and active-duty military personnel 11 am – 8 pm. Outback Steakhouse: Now until Monday, Outback is doubling their heroes discount to 20% to servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters, and first responders with valid ID, plus military personnel and their immediate family members. Publix: Veterans, active-duty military and their families can save on groceries at Publix on Monday. Red Robin: Veterans and Active Duty Military get a free dine-in Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries. Snappy Car Cash: Free car wash Sonny’s BBQ: Veterans and active-duty military will receive a free Pulled or Sliced Pork Big Deal combo; dine-in only. Target: Veterans and active-duty military will receive 10 percent off at stores The Standard: Veterans and law enforcement receive 10 percent off every day (1520 Broadway, Fort Myers) Starbucks: All veterans and active-duty military personnel, and their family will receive a free cup of brewed coffee at participating Starbucks stores. TCBY: First 6oz is free for veterans and active military. Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty military receive a free lunch from 11 am to 4 pm. Choose from a 10 entree menu, drink included. Tijuana Flats: Half price entrees for all veterans. Twin Peaks: Veterans, active-duty military and reservists can eat for free from a select menu. Winn-Dixie: Veterans and active military receive 11 percent off on all qualifying grocery purchases. Wendy’s: Veterans and first-responders receive a free Dave’s Single Small Combo.