Lely Resort
LATEST NEWS
Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament
A nationally ranked youth flag football team hails from right here in Collier County. This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio. The team is all fun and games, but it’s also an opportunity for the kids to stay in shape year-round....
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples
Q: What is being built behind CVS at the intersection of Airport- Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach Road? —Mary Shreffler Gay, Naples. A: Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
Now You Know: Ocean Decade Exhibition now at Rookery Bay, more
The Ocean Decade Exhibition featuring surreal digital art created by global artists will be on view from July 29 through Oct. 31 at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, 300 Tower Road, Naples. The center is open 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, with admission of $10 for...
Naples tattoo removal center gives patients second chance
For some people, getting a tattoo is a rite of passage, but for a growing number of them, the appeal has faded while the ink has not. Right now, it’s millennials and Gen Zers who are feeling the pain of regret. Christopher Cornelli is one of them. A night...
Profit margins for Naples area home sales drop in 2nd quarter
Home sellers across the U.S. earned an average 55.8% profit margin on typical single-family home and condo sales during the second quarter, according to data from land, property and real estate curator Attom’s second-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Sales Report. That figure was largely unchanged, rising about 1% from the first quarter, but remaining down 1% from the second quarter of last year. The Naples area had the fifth biggest year-over-year decrease in typical profit margins, dropping from 84.9% to 69.2%. It trailed only Hilo, Hawaii (down from 80.5% to 45.3%), Port St. Lucie (down from 95% to 73.9%), Daphne-Fairhope (down from 49.8% to 45.1%) and Crestview-Fort Walton Beach (down from 60.7% to 45.1%). Naples was among the top metropolitan areas where all-cash sales represented the largest share of transactions in the second quarter with 61.5%.
New owner acquiring LowBrow Pizza in East Naples
As of Aug. 1, the popular LowBrow Pizza & Beer in East Naples will have a new owner. Antonio Longobardo, who owns two pizzeria restaurants in Estero, is buying LowBrow from its founders, Chris Jones and Henrik Lagergren, but the restaurant’s name and menu will stay the same. “We...
The Perry Hotel Naples set for fall opening
The Perry Hotel Naples, a 160-room hotel located along the Cocohatchee River in North Naples, FL, is slated to open this fall. It will be the second location for The Perry, a boutique hotel brand that launched in Key West in 2017. The $80-million, new-build project will feature seven floors;...
Where can I watch "Deadpool & Wolverine"? Regal Naples hosting special 24-hour event
Today you can catch the premiere of Marvel's latest installment in the Deadpool franchise: "Deadpool & Wolverine." The highly-anticipated film stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and prompted Hugh Jackman out of superhero retirement to reprise his role as Wolverine for the tenth time. ...
1 arrested after allegedly leading deputies on chase while under the influence in East Naples
NAPLES, Fla. — One person was arrested after allegedly leading Collier County deputies on a chase Thursday night. This happened just before 11 p.m., west of the Davis Boulevard and Kings Way intersection in East Naples. The Collier County Sheriff's Office says it was a short chase and once...
US Open Pickleball Championships plan for expansion
After hosting the largest U.S. Open pickleball championships since 2016, new owners have plans that will grow the international tournament, add new facilities and lessen the burden on county funds. “We’re excited to, first of all, to inherit something that’s been so well established,” said Mike Dee. “The founders have...
Blue Zones Project SWFL, NCH to end 10-year contract
Blue Zones Project SWFL and Naples Comprehensive Health have announced their partnership in the program focused on improving community health and well-being will conclude when their current contract expires Aug. 31. In an email and talking points sent to community partners and media contacts last week, Blue Zones Project SWFL,...
Collier School Board: Meet District 4 incumbent Erick Carter
The District 4 seat on the Collier County School Board is up for grabs this year as incumbent Erick Carter's term is up. Carter is running for re-election, but Tom Henning is also running for the seat. Erick Carter is a 54-year-old Republican who has lived in Naples more than 30 years. He...
Keys corals begin to pale as water temperature rises
As a long, hot summer drags on and Florida Keys water temperatures continue to rise, coral reefs are beginning to change from their bright colors to pale, a precursor to bleaching. Since July 9, water temperatures on the reefs throughout the Keys have reached the threshold for bleaching. Some off of the southern reefs in the Keys, such as Looe Key, Eastern Dry Rocks, Sombrero and the inshore patch reefs, started reaching the bleaching temperature threshold as early as July 1, NOAA’s Mission: Iconic Reefs...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.