Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflictLocal leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
MARCO ISLAND Coin flip could solve Marco Island City Council conflict The Marco Island City Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to appoint a seventh councilor.
FORT MYERS Local leaders in SWFL focus on sustainable water solutions Water is a critical resource in Southwest Florida, supporting everything from fishing to boating and beaches.
COLLIER COUNTY Two girls hoops players from Ukraine reflect on year in SWFL Sasha Rubanova and Sonia Kiritsa reflect on the past year in Southwest Florida after leaving Ukraine.
EAST NAPLES Christopher Worrell among Jan. 6 Capitol attackers released by Trump pardon An East Naples man is now among three Southwest Florida Jan. 6 Capitol rioters released in response to President Donald Trump’s series of pardons.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers plans safety upgrades for Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. The City of Fort Myers is considering a study to explore potential improvements to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard.
SANIBEL Community leaders discuss Sanibel’s future Sanibel Island has faced significant challenges in recent years, including hurricanes and flooding.
LCSO launches K-9 unit to provide emotional support for community The Lee County Sheriff’s Office now has a crisis care K-9 unit to provide emotional support and connection to community members in need.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
A project turning a Super 8 motel into an essential workers community in Naples. (CREDIT: WINK News) An old Super 8 motel in Collier County is in the works to be housing for essential workers. K2-Developers mission is something that is both fundamental and simple, giving essential workers a home. Andrew Korge and Dan Kessler are both K2 Developers, and they’re on a mission to get this done. “This project is special to us because we are doing it for the community and we want to do it with the community,” Kesser said. The location where K2 Developers want to build the essential workers community in Naples. (CREDIT: WINK News) “We see restaurants are closing down early and hospital systems are having a hard time hiring nurses, doctors,” Kesser said. Although, it’s possible that may not be the case soon, and that’s because there are plans to change that. “This is not just about getting an apartment that’s a little bit cheaper,” Korge said. This community would have over 100 units for essential workers. (CREDIT: WINK News) The project involves the old Super 8 motel in Naples and the plan is to turn more than 100 units into dignified housing for people we all depend on. “Whether it’s a nurse, a police officer, a waiter at a local restaurant everyone in Collier County deserves a decent place to live,” Korge said. The social impact will be incredibly helpful, but developers say that it’s more than that. Developers see the housing model as a hand-up that can open doors and opportunities to the essential workers down the road. One of the current Super 8 rooms. Courtesy of K2 Developers “Saving up a few dollars every month living here for a couple years, then you go buy a home, I mean that is significant,” Korge said. It’s about giving people an opportunity and the Collier County businesses are getting on board. Moorings Park and NCH are stakeholders in the project, which clearly demonstrates the project garnering attention. “A number of the folks who are interested in this project are physicians, they are new physicians,” Kessler said. Digital rendering of what the worker housing will look like after renovations. Courtesy of K2 Developers From doctors looking to pay down debt to the server working to save for a home, the hope is friendships are forged in what will be a community of essential workers. “What we’re going to create with our project here is a community and a community that is here to stay,” Kessler said. The developers chose Naples based on the lack of essential worker housing and affordability issues plaguing the area.