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Reader questions: A new Coconut Point shopping center; Bonita's Lake Park Diner; Galleria
Reader Nancie Harper checked in the other day. "Wondering what is being built on east side of U.S. 41 in Estero, north of Coconut Point," she said. "It’s a long piece of land, bordering U.S. 41 near Rapallo, between Via Rapallo Drive and Sweetwater Ranch Boulevard." A lot of...
Over-the-top milkshakes: Extreme ice cream at Estero's new 810 Billiards & Bowling
Estero's new 810 Billiards & Bowling is scooping up some over-the-top milkshake flavors at Miromar Outlets. There's The Peacemaker: Peach ice cream with vanilla buttercream icing, fresh fruit, Fruity Pebbles cereal and a raspberry drizzle. And The Sweet Talker: Rainbow sherbet with vanilla buttercream icing, rainbow Nerds, Sour Patch Kids,...
Bonita Springs firefighter opens community pub
A new establishment that’s been the talk of the town for a few months officially had its grand opening in South Fort Myers. The Milhous Pub, named and owned by a Bonita Springs firefighter, opened its doors on Saturday, July 20. Located at 15200 S Tamiami Trail #114 in...
Fort Myers sushi restaurant named one of the best in country according to Yelp
It began with an ordinary trip to the grocery store. On his way back, Kevin Mak walked by the former Beef ‘O’ Brady’s space in The Shoppes at Fiddlesticks in Fort Myers. “It was empty,” said Kevin, one of the original chefs behind Blu Sushi along with his brother. “I called my brother (Billy)...
Bear gaining popularity in Gateway neighborhood
GATEWAY, Fla. — Neighbors along Kentwood Avenue in Gateway said a bear has been coming out of the woods and right up to their driveways. “I just saw this big black shadow. And then I sat up, and I could not believe it was a bear right there in front of me just a few feet away,” said Glenn Fry, who caught the bear on camera.
Community comes together to rescue stray dog
LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A group of people in Lee County teamed up to help rescue a stray dog who needed medical attention. In May, a stray dog who was dubbed River started showing up around the Port Sanibel Marina in south Fort Myers, and he was surviving on scraps. Trapping experts Lori Briggs and Lori Berroa stepped in. They set up a camera and food, hoping to catch a glimpse of him. They saw the dog but struggled to capture him and began to get worried after also spotting a bobcat on the camera. After several attempts, they finally got River.
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...
More Explores: Check out the purrr-fect cafe in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Check out the purrr-fect cafe in Fort Myers!. The Cattyshack Cafe offers coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more. The cafe has 20 cats and kittens you can cuddle and play with. These cats, brought to the cafe by the Gulf Coast Humane Society, are available for adoption.
3 To Do: ‘Brews for the Birds,’ ‘Celebrating Imagination’ and Cirque du Soleil
1. THURSDAY: ‘Brews for the Birds’ at Wonder Gardens. Experience the Wonder Gardens at night with food, drinks and live music. From 6-8 p.m., Thursday, July 25, food trucks, breweries and beverage sponsors will gather at the Wonder Gardens, 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, for an adults-only event.
Vicky Bakery to expand to Cape Coral
Vicky Bakery, a Miami-based Cuban bakery chain, has plans for a third Southwest Florida location. Mike Rivera, of Saggio Realty’s commercial brokerage division in Naples, completed a $750,000 sale of a 1.25-acre mixed-use site at 602 Del Prado Blvd. N. The development will be the future location of a 3,000-square-foot Vicky Bakery, along with 3,600 square feet of inline retail space for lease, Rivera said. Lane Boy of Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida represented the seller. Originally opened in 1972 in Miami by Antonio and Gelasia’s Cao, Vicky Bakery has more than 25 locations in the state, including one recently opened in Ave Maria and another opening soon in Fort Myers.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Comes to BBMANN in November
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas will come to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10AM and can be purchased online at www.bbmannpah.com, by calling 239-481-4849 or in person at the Box Office. Chip Davis, founder...
SWFLA To Do List: ‘Women in Rock,’ ‘Seussical Jr.’ and more
Follow your favorite Dr. Seuss characters; the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant and more on a musical adventure to protect an abandoned egg and the Whos ― tiny people living on a speck that Horton discovered. Tickets are $25. Showings at various times, July 26-28 at Gulfshore Playhouse, 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. Information: gulfshoreplayhouse.org.
SCCF Calls To Artists For ‘FLIGHT’ Exhibit This Fall
The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is looking for artists to submit their work for an exhibit this fall. The exhibit will be in partnership with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League (SCAL) and held at SCCF’s Bailey Homestead from Nov. 5 to Dec. 13. The exhibit, FLIGHT, will feature works that portray...
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