Fifth Avenue South BID Announces #UnitedonFifth
April 23, 2020
Feeding the Frontline upports Covid-19 fighters and local businesses Naples, FL (April 23, 2020) – The Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) announced today #UnitedonFifth, a campaign to acknowledge and reinforce the united front among the 220 businesses along Fifth Avenue South since Covid-19...
READ MOREGuidelines Opening Up America Again
April 22, 2020
Proposed State or Regional Gating Criteria (Satisfy Before Proceeding to Phased Opening) SYMPTOMS Downward trajectory of influenza like illnesses (ILI) reported within a 14 day period AND Downward trajectory of covid like syndromic cases reported within a 14 day period CASES Downward trajectory of documented...
READ MOREOrder Gourmet Groceries From The French
April 20, 2020
NAPLES, Fla. (April 20, 2020) –Chef Vincenzo Betulia has been helping Neapolitans have their French gourmet meals at home, even if they want to cook themselves. Gourmet grocery items now available from The French "Market" include produce, fresh baked pastries and bread, French cheese, meat...
READ MOREGulfshore Playhouse presents The Lion in Winter: Unplugged on Artful Distancing, April 22
April 17, 2020
NAPLES, Fla. (April 17, 2020) – Gulfshore Playhouse, Naples’ premier professional theater, hosts its third week of Artful Distancing with an in-depth look of the “The Lion in Winter” on Wednesday, April 22 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The immersive audience engagement program explores the...
READ MOREThe bright-side block: Osprey rescued, Easter meals for NCH workers, and MORE
April 15, 2020
Here's a collection of heartwarming stories that are getting people talking on social media.
READ MOREGood news roundup: 2 Naples restaurants to donate 5,500 meals to COVID-19 front lines
April 14, 2020
Sails and William Raveis Real Estate have pledged 3,500 hot meals for Naples healthcare workers. Bill's Cafe is donating 2,000 sandwiches. Plus more good news from the SWFL restaurant world. The National Restaurant Association estimates 3% of U.S. restaurants have permanently closed. “What we have...
READ MORECity of Naples City Council to hold the Wednesday, April 15th Regular Meeting utilizing a hybrid platform (virtual and in-person)
April 12, 2020
Naples, FL (April 12, 2020) – In recognition of the current public health emergency, to advance social distancing, and to comply with orders limiting gatherings to 10 or less people, the City of Naples City Council will hold its regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on...
READ MOREFrom the Desk of the Executive Director Bruce Barone, Jr
April 1, 2020
EVEN PARADISE IS NOT IMMUNE "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts." Abraham Lincoln No truer words were spoken than...
READ MOREPublic attendance of April 1, 2020 City Council meeting
April 1, 2020
No doubt tomorrow’s City Council meeting holds historic significance for the City of Naples. Congratulations are indeed in order for the Mayor-Elect and Council Members Elect as they are sworn into their respective offices. Given the unique circumstances we are facing due to the Covid-19...
READ MOREGovernor DeSantis declares Safer at Home Executive Order
April 1, 2020
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91 this afternoon for all persons in Florida to stay home unless they're going out for "essential services or activities”. Read More
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