In the Know: Kitchen restaurant replacing Mangrove Cafe in Naples
July 19, 2017
Even the name of the new restaurant — Kitchen — signals its simplicity. “We thought, let’s do something that catches the eye right away, even the awning, the sign, something that people know already what it’s going to be,” managing partner Luca Di Falco said....
READ MORENaples coalition seeks more foes of proposed parking garage near Fifth
July 17, 2017
A group of downtown Naples residents is getting even more vocal in its opposition to a proposal for a 350-space parking garage near Fifth Avenue South. The Naples Garage Coalition — including the heads of the Old Naples, Lake Park and Coquina Sands associations —...
READ MOREHalftime report: Restaurants that opened or closed so far in 2017
July 5, 2017
Nearly as notable as the local restaurants that opened so far this year is the long list of eateries that had planned to open in the first half of the year but just didn’t yet. We’ll have more information on those in the coming weeks....
READ MOREWhere the Fireworks are for the Fourth
June 30, 2017
Looking for places to take your family to celebrate America’s independence?
READ MORETop 5 things to do this weekend in Southwest Florida
June 29, 2017
Shop Fifth Avenue South this holiday weekend and find discounts and sales. Stores from Ninth Street to Third Street will offer sales on the sidewalk and in stores from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The sales with continue Monday and Tuesday. Visit fifthavenuesouth.com for more...
READ MORELetters to the Editor: June 29, 2017
June 29, 2017
On June 17, Naples hosted its first Pride Fest, celebrating the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) community in Naples and surrounding areas. I was manning a booth there and thus had a front-row view of this exciting event. I have lived in Naples...
READ MOREIt’s American — choose your way to celebrate independence
June 28, 2017
Looking for something to do on Independence Day? Look no further. We’ve found lots of local events that combine all variety of activities — from 5Ks to block parties to parades — and fireworks, of course.
READ MOREFrom fireworks to parades, Fourth of July events abound in Southwest Florida
June 28, 2017
This Independence Day, Southwest Florida is celebrating with a variety of events that will get you energized with Fourth of July celebrations in local parks and the always exciting fireworks tradition in Naples, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers. Events will bring sales and discounts in...
READ MOREWhat to Do, Where to Go
June 28, 2017
Join the Parade - The Naples Independence Day parade steps off at Broad Avenue South and proceeds down Fifth Avenue South at 10 a.m. 213-1000 or www.naplesgov.com.
READ MOREThe city of Naples is getting closer to adding another parking garage to 5th Avenue South.
June 27, 2017
On Monday, an advisory board voted 5 to 2 that the city should move forward with purchasing land to build a new parking garage. The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider that recommendation at their August meeting, and they could decide to approve the garage then....
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