Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster childrenCity of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting
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.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
New ovarian cancer treatments Ovarian cancer is a problematic disease because of symptoms such as nausea, bloating and diarrhea.
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
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.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
New ovarian cancer treatments Ovarian cancer is a problematic disease because of symptoms such as nausea, bloating and diarrhea.
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
Turkey Dinner at The Local, Naples; Credit: The Local Start cooking days in advance and cook, cook, cook until it’s time to sit down and consume a week’s worth of kitchen time in half an hour. Then clean, clean, clean, making sure to wash and dry each piece of Grandma’s china by hand. Now collapse from exhaustion. Rewind: Pick up the phone. Call your favorite Southwest Florida restaurant and reserve a table or order a complete meal to go. Eat. Now collapse into a food coma. If plan B sounds like the better option this year for Thanksgiving Day, November 28, here’s a quick rundown on what got my mouth watering reading emails these past couple of weeks. There’s a lot more than turkey and mashed potatoes going on here. The French Brasserie Rustique, Naples: Three courses, $65++. Samples: Butternut Squash Soup with lobster claw (+$5), Duck Leg Confit with black truffle duck jus, Pumpkin Crème Brulée Paper Fig Kitchen, Sanibel: Turkey dinner catered to-go for 8-10 guests, $399. Samples: Merlot Poached Pear Salad with pomegranate poppy seed dressing, Herb Sourdough Stuffing, Baked Sweet Corn Pudding Coast at Edgewater Beach Hotel, Naples. Three courses. $68++ for adults. Samples: Baked Brie and Raspberry Puff Pastry, New York Strip, Bourbon Apple Dumplings Ocean Prime, Naples: Three courses, $39++. Samples: Brussels Sprouts with hot bacon vinaigrette, Roasted Beets, Pumpkin Cheesecake with caramel Baleen, Naples. Chef-attended breakfast stations and all-day buffet. $115++ for adults. Samples: Blueberry Stuffed French Toast, Roast Sirloin, Evening Pasta Station Sundial Beach Resort, Sanibel. Buffet. $58++ for adults. Samples: Sushi and Seafood Bar, Lemon & Pepper Rubbed Salmon, Taste of Italy Station The Local, Naples. Traditional turkey spread on-site or to-go November 18 through Thanksgiving Day. $28++ each Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, Naples. Buffet, $75++ for adults. Samples: Prince Edward Island Mussels, Sun-dried Tomato Florida Grouper, Braised Pork Shoulder with Andouille Sausage Campiello, Naples. Celebration of truffles. A la carte prices for dishes and black and white truffle supplements. Samples: Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Breast with truffle gravy, Truffle Ravioli, Spiced Ricotta Mousse with candied pumpkin seeds. Naples Grande Beach Resort, Naples. Turkey feast to-go $199 for 6-8 servings. Buffet $95++ per adult. Samples: Sushi Bar, Molasses Black Pepper Roasted Pork Belly, Apricot and Chicken Apple Sausage Stuffing.