Punta Gorda Airport’s March passenger count broke all-time record The Airport Authority can accommodate another airline as it has several runways, plans for terminal and amenities expansions and other improvements totaling $44.4 million.
FGCU cuts ribbon on Early Childhood Development Center in East Naples The 10,000-square-foot center, refurbished with $2 million from the Naples Children & Education Foundation, has a capacity of up to 93 children.
Tim Aten Knows: Bonefish Grill plans new location in Naples After the storm surge from Hurricane Ian wiped out the longtime Bonefish Grill waterfront restaurant at Naples Bay Resort & Marina, the Bloomin’ Brands restaurant group vowed to return the popular seafood brand to the Naples market.
Bruno’s Brooklyn-style pizzeria restaurant launches in Naples The new local venue has been a lifetime in the making for Mike Bruno, who opened Bruno’s Italian House & Pizzeria in early April in Tanglewood Marketplace.
Cape Coral City Council salary, stipend proposed for November ballot The proposed referendum comes nearly four months after Council approved a resolution establishing an annual stipend for the mayor and council members.
Locally sourced seafood restaurant coming to Fishermen’s Village Leroy’s Fish Shack will be in the space formerly occupied by Village Fish Market, which closed in April 2023.
Estero Planning Board sends design for entertainment complex back to drawing board One of two private developers to anchor the entertainment campus of the overall Village Center Hub, High 5’s proposal consists of two floors of indoor/outdoor entertainment space.
Charlotte County considers setting up hurricane/storm reserve fund With just 53 days before hurricane season starts June 1, Charlotte County commissioners looked ahead at an April 9 meeting.
Michela’s Pizzeria looks to fill south Fort Myers neighborhood void Formerly off Boy Scout Drive near U.S. 41, Maudlin moved Michela’s to Villas Plaza shopping center at 12377 S. Cleveland Blvd., Unit No. 9, in south Fort Myers.
City of Fort Myers to survey property owners to identify lead pipes in water system The rule improvements pertain to the lead in the line that connects the city’s water main to the home.