Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquartersCharlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
(Pixabay) As Thanksgiving and Black Friday are quickly approaching, many are beginning to make their holiday shopping plans. Although many stores have confirmed their closure on Thanksgiving Day, many will open ahead of the Black Friday rush. According to BestBlackFriday.com, 35 retailers have officially confirmed that they will be closed on Thanksgiving day, with several others unconfirmed, but that have been closed in past years. MORE: Need last-minute groceries? Here’s who is open on Thanksgiving Day Stores Officially Confirmed Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019 Army and Airforce Exchange Service Academy Sports and Outdoors Ace Hardware Ann Taylor BJ’s – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) Barnes and Noble – (hours vary per store with some locations open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.) Bob’s Discount Furniture (open for Black Friday at 9 a.m.) Burlington Coat Factory (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) Costco Crate & Barrel – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.) Fleet Farm – (open for Black Friday at 6 a.m.) Guitar Center – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) Half-Price Books Hobby Lobby – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.) HomeGoods – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) JO-ANN – (open for Black Friday at 6 a.m.) Lowe’s – (open for Black Friday at 6 a.m.) Marshalls – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) Menards Neiman Marcus – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.) Nordstrom Office Depot (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.) OfficeMax (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.) Pier 1 (open for Black Friday from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.) Petco – (open for Black Friday at 8 a.m.) Petsmart REI (closed on Black Friday) Sam’s Club Sierra Trading Post – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) Staples – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) Stein Mart The Container Store T.J.Maxx – (open for Black Friday at 7 a.m.) True Value The following stores have not officially confirmed their closure on Thanksgiving Day, according to BestBlackFriday.com, but they predict they will be closed based upon previous years: Cost Plus World Market Dillard’s Harbor Freight H&M Home Depot Ikea Sprint T-Mobile AT&T The Container Store Sur La Table As for the stores that are open, BestBlackFriday.com lists 18 stores that have confirmed they will be open on the holiday, some as early as 2 p.m. (BestBlackFriday.com) Confirmed Store Openings A.C. Moore – (opens at 6 p.m.) Best Buy – (opens at 5 p.m.) Bed Bath and Beyond – (first time opened on Thanksgiving) CVS – 24-hour stores; other locations vary DSW – some locations open at 5 p.m. Gamestop – (opens at 3 p.m.) Gordmans – (open from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m. – opens for Black Friday at 6 a.m.) JCPenney – (opens at 2 p.m.) Kmart Macy’s – (most stores open at 5 p.m.) Mattress Firm Meijer New York & Company – (some locations opening at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving – some locations opening at 6 a.m. on Black Friday – check mall hours for both) Old Navy – (opens at 3 p.m. and staying open until 11 p.m. Friday night – some mall locations may vary) RiteAid – (24-hour stores; other locations vary) Sears – (opens at 6 p.m.) Target – (opens at 5 p.m.) Walgreens – 24-hour stores; other locations vary Walmart – (opens for Thanksgiving Day sales at 6 p.m.) For more information about your favorite stores and deals, click here. As for supermarkets, most of them will be open for limited hours on Thanksgiving Day, according to USA Today. So if you forgot an ingredient, you should be covered! Supermarkets that will be closed Thursday are Aldi, Publix and Trader Joe’s. Check with your local supermarkets for their specific store hours. Bell Tower Shops Bell Tower will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Black Friday. Operating hours for anchor stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues may vary from regular center hours. Merchants open on Thanksgiving Day include Victoria’s Secret (6-10 p.m.), TGI Fridays (4-10 p.m.), Bed Bath & Beyond (5 a.m-midnight), Dave & Busters (4-11 p.m.), The Fresh Market (7 a.m.-4 p.m.), Ulta (6 p.m.-2 a.m.), Mimi’s Café (7 a.m.-8 p.m.) and Regal Cinema (10 a.m.-11 p.m.). Merchants opening early on Black Friday include Chico’s (9 a.m.), Victoria’s Secret (6 a.m.), Jos. A. Bank (8 a.m.), Driftwood Blue (9 a.m.), Brodeur Carvell (9 a.m.), Bath & Body Works (8 a.m.), Bed Bath & Beyond (6 a.m.), Talbots (7 a.m.), Ulta (5 a.m.) and Jared’s Jewelers (8 a.m.). Merchants open on Christmas Day include TGI Friday’s (4 p.m.-10 p.m.), Daruma (5-10 p.m.), Dave & Busters (4-11 p.m.) and Regal Cinema (noon-11 p.m.). And Here’s A Tip: We’ve found that stores open on Black Friday will have better discounts and deals than the following Monday; however, there will be a liquidation period at many retail locations that day. But discounts on Monday after Black Friday will likely not be as high. *All hours of operation listed are subject to change. Please contact stores or visit store websites to cofirm opening and closing times.