Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples

Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.

Blue Zones Project SWFL, NCH to end 10-year contract

Blue Zones Project SWFL and Naples Comprehensive Health have announced their partnership in the program focused on improving community health and well-being will conclude when their current contract expires Aug. 31. 

US Open Pickleball Championships set records

After hosting the largest Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championships since its 2016 inception, the new owners have plans that will grow the international tournament, add new facilities and lessen the burden on county funds. 

Charlotte County approves tentative $2.29B budget

Charlotte County commissioners discussed during a July 17 budget presentation how inflation, higher assessed valuations, more homes being added to the tax rolls and the need for more personnel affected the tentative 2024-25 budget. 

Lee Health

Lee Health executive stresses system is ‘not for sale’

In advance of the Lee County Board of County Commissioners’ workshop on the potential conversion of Lee Health to a private nonprofit structure, representatives from the health care system emphasized it is not contemplating a sale.