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Immokalee felon sentenced to prison for drug and gun charges
FORT MYERS, Fla. — An Immokalee felon was sentenced to eight years in prison for multiple felony drug and gun-related charges. According to court documents, on Aug. 4, 2023, Collier County deputies got a search warrant for 46-year-old Javier Joel Perez's Immokalee home on Taylor Street. They located the following items inside the residence:
Club’s Restaurant Becoming a Favorite Among Members
Tavern 59 opened at The Club at the Strand in Naples, Fla. in March 2023. The 7,000-sq.-ft. restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating areas, designed to accommodate various dining preferences and occasions. Since its grand opening in March 2023, Tavern 59 has quickly become a beloved spot for members...
Justin’s Place Recovery Center helps those who suffer from drug addictions
Justin’s Place Recovery Center through Saint Matthew’s House helps people struggling with addictions. People like Jeff Reno. “I kind of went off the deep end and went back to using and I got hooked on fentanyl. And my life has just spiraled out of control. I ended up homeless living next to a dumpster,” said Reno.
Mean Deans Local Kitchen Announces Live Music Series
Mean Deans Local Kitchen is excited to announce the addition of live music to its vibrant atmosphere. Local musicians will be featured every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, starting July 25th, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Guests can enjoy the talents of local musicians, singers and songwriters while savoring delicious food and drinks.
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary upgrades its facilities
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary is hitting the road. With an anonymous endowment, Lisa Burns, a co-owner of the Myakka City nonprofit, said the nonprofit was able to purchase and retrofit a shuttle to be able to more safely transport animals and provide educational opportunities. The sanctuary will be able...
Popular Anna Maria Island restaurants have been sold to a Pinellas group
After 45 years, Chiles Hospitality announced that it has sold its popular waterfront restaurants in Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key to Pinellas County-based Beachside Hospitality Group. Sandbar Seafood & Spirits and Beach House Waterfront Restaurant in Anna Maria Island and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub in Longboat Key...
Sarasota Schools: Here are the important dates to mark on your calendar for 2024-25
As the 2024-25 Sarasota Schools academic year draws near, there are some essential dates to mark on your calendar. Some dates are national holidays, where students don't have school. Other dates include the first and last day of school, as well as different holiday breaks such as Thanksgiving and Spring Break. ...
‘High on Jesus’ recovery group fights addiction with faith
BRADENTON, Fla. - For those fighting addiction or supporting loved ones through their battle, they know sobriety doesn't always come on the first try, the second – or the 50th. But, a Bay Area recovery group has helped hundreds break the cycle, providing the tools they need to win...
Fort Myers Beach hotel’s future in limbo
This Fort Myers Beach hotel was once the beating heart of a community, a place where families and friends made memories. Wyndham Garden Hotel at Fort Myers Beach is now a ghost ship stranded and forgotten by the shore. People who once cherished its lively tiki bar, cozy rooms and...
Terrifying: Southwest 737 Descends To 150 Feet Above Tampa Bay
Southwest Airlines can’t seem to stay out of the news lately when it comes to concerning safety incidents. We can now add yet another near catastrophe to the list, and this might just be the scariest one we’ve seen so far…. Southwest 737 MAX has near disaster on...
96-year-old bartender still serving smiles
A 96-year-old woman isn’t letting her age slow her down one bit. Betty Kai is a bartender and an office manager, but more importantly, she’s just a really cool person. She’s 97 in October, and you can still find her behind the bar. With all of these...
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