Brookline Cos. adds to holdings in downtown Naples with $9.35 million buy
November 9, 2017
Brookline Cos. has snatched up more land in downtown Naples, with plans for a larger redevelopment project. The privately held real estate firm, with headquarters in Clearwater near Tampa, has purchased 1.68 acres of commercial property at Fifth Avenue South and 10th Street. http://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/11/09/brookline-cos-adds-holdings-downtown-naples-9-35-million-buy/848192001/
READ MORETop 5 things to do this weekend in Southwest Florida
November 9, 2017
#4: Paradise Coast Food & Wine Experience Hundreds of people are expected to attend the Paradise Coast Food & Wine Experience from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday as the festival shuts down Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. Local restaurant chefs and nationally renowned chefs,...
READ MORE5th Avenue South Business Improvement District Names Bruce Barone, Jr. Executive Director
November 8, 2017
The 5th Avenue South Business Improvement District (BID) is thrilled to announce that after an exhaustive national search, it has named Bruce Barone, Jr. as executive director. Lou Vlasho, selection committee chairman, said, “Bruce’s long-term involvement and commitment to the Naples community coupled with his...
READ MOREFYI-Food: Taste of truffles and more news for local foodies
November 8, 2017
Truffles galore Many restaurants on Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South have special dishes for the Truffle Festival, through Nov. 12, in downtown Naples. http://www.naplesnews.com/story/life/food/2017/11/08/fyi-food-taste-truffles-and-more-news-local-foodies/834716001/
READ MOREWhere to eat Thanksgiving dinner at restaurants in Naples, Bonita and Fort Myers
November 7, 2017
Many Southwest Florida restaurants will be open for holiday dinner on Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. http://www.naplesnews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2017/11/09/restaurants-serving-up-traditional-thanksgiving-meals-naples-bonita-springs-and-fort-myers/835487001/
READ MORENaples chef brings fun personality to Paradise Coast Food & Wine Experience
November 7, 2017
Chef Andy Hyde approaches life as "the wild child." Growing up, Hyde — who owns Chef Hyde Catering company in Naples — admits he was a bit of a wild child himself, but now he uses the phrase as an inspiring life motto. On Instagram,...
READ MORESWFL dining: Truffle season kicks off with Truffletopia, White Truffle Festival
November 7, 2017
It's truffle season, and the elusive and prized fungi are popping up on menus throughout Southwest Florida. Caffe Toscano in south Fort Myers got its first shipment of white truffles in last week. Chef-owner Antonio Durante offers fresh shavings of the fragrant truffles over any...
READ MORERonto’s Shoppes at Naples Square will complete downtown walkable lifestyle
November 4, 2017
As The Ronto Group prepares to break ground on Phase III of Naples Square at the corner of Fifth Avenue South and Goodlette-Frank Road in downtown Naples before the end of this year, the is continuing to refine plans for The Shoppes at Naples Square....
READ MOREParadise Coast Food & Wine Experience to take over Fifth Ave. in Naples next Saturday
November 4, 2017
Neapolitans can get an early jump on feasting and drinking a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving. The Paradise Coast Food & Wine Experience on Saturday, Nov. 11, is expected to draw hundreds to Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples to savor exceptional food and drinks....
READ MOREWhat Makes Naples So Happy?
November 1, 2017
Naples has a habit of landing on a lot of "Best of" lists. The most recent was when Dan Buettner, National Geographic fellow and founder of The Blue Zones Project, teamed up with Gallup to determine the nation’s 25 happiest places. Naples came in at...
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