Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million dollars New documents also show help may be coming to homeowners who have paid the contractor hundreds of thousands of dollars and haven’t had their homes built.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million dollars New documents also show help may be coming to homeowners who have paid the contractor hundreds of thousands of dollars and haven’t had their homes built.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
The Cheesecake Factory opened its second Southwest Florida location Tuesday. Coconut Point outdoor shopping center in Estero now has the nation’s 212th Cheesecake Factory. The Coastland Mall Center location in Naples opened in February 2005. Ellenie Figuroa, who managed the Naples location, moved to the Estero location, 23130 Fashion Drive, to be its first general manager. She has risen through the ranks of the company since beginning as a server 26 years ago. The company received about 2,350 applications and hired a little more than 300 employees to get things going. Fortune named Cheesecake Factory to its 2023 annual list of top 100 companies for which to work, said Alethea Rowe, senior director of public relations and global branding for Cheesecake Factory, which also has 31 international locations. “Coconut Point is such a fantastic property,” Rowe said. “I think Estero itself is a great location right in the middle of Naples and Fort Myers. It’s very accessible.” More than an hour before the 11:30 a.m. grand opening, Jonathan Holy arrived to be the first in line. He planned to order a slice of Very Cherry Ghirardelli Chocolate Cheesecake. “I was really a big fan of The Cheesecake Factory,” said Holy, who works at the nearby Best Buy and moved to the area from Chicago. “I’ve been to a couple up in Chicago. It’ll be interesting to see what they did to the Stir Crazy.” Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill used the 9,000 square feet of space between 2008 and 2019 before closing. Cheesecake Factory didn’t divulge the cost of reconstruction inside, but the entire interior appeared to have been gutted and replaced. Most appetizers fall in the $10-to-$20 range. Burgers ranged from $16 to $20, and most entrees cost $20 or more. There are more than 30 different cheesecakes on the menu with slices ranging from $9.50 to $11.95. The most decadent cake on the menu isn’t actually cheesecake, but carrot cake, which contains 1,750 calories. Everything on the menu is made from scratch daily at the restaurant except for the cakes themselves. Those are made at the company’s actual two cheesecake factories, in Calabasas, California, and Rocky Mount, North Carolina, before being shipped nation and worldwide. “Believe it or not, we started as a cheesecake factory,” Rowe said. “In 1972, Oscar and Evelyn Overton opened a bakery in Los Angeles called The Cheesecake Factory. And six years later, their son David thought he needed to open a restaurant to showcase his mom’s cheesecakes.”