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Gateway of Naples shopping center undergoing renovations ahead of rebranding
The Gateway of Naples shopping center will undergo major renovations over the next eight to 12 months before being rebranded as Center Pointe. The 60,000-square-foot commercial property on the northeast corner of U.S. 41 and Golden Gate Parkway was purchased for $29,250,000 by a local affiliate of Fareri Associates of Greenwich, Connecticut, in October 2023. A new standing seam metal roof was recently installed, and the shopping center received a new coat of paint. Additional modifications planned for the center’s common area include the enhancement of its landscaping, upgrading the parking lot and overhauling its main entrance with pavers. Two fountains and a new pylon sign will be installed, company officials said. The center’s largest tenants include Food & Thought organic market, Thoughtful Threads clothing store, Scan Design furniture store, Pure Skill Fitness center, Dorona Italian steakhouse and Panera Bread.
Tim Aten Knows: Burntwood Tavern evolving with changes at Mercato
Burntwood Tavern temporarily closed over the weekend at Mercato in North Naples with plans to reopen in early or mid-October as a mostly new dining concept. Construction barricades went up Monday to create a new restaurant to be named Taberna Burntwood. “We’ve been staging this for several months,” said Bret...
Fort Myers, Naples concerts: Scotty McCreery, Sugarhill Gang, more Sept. shows
It's a big month for Island Hopper. The music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this September with headliners Scotty McCreery and Jeffrey Steele and dozens of other singer-songwriters performing at venues all over Lee County. But that's not all that's happening onstage in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Bonita Springs and the rest of Southwest Florida. Other big shows include guitar hero Yngwie Malmsteem, rap icons The Sugarhill Gang, Gov't Mile singer-guitarist Warren Haynes and lots more. ...
Collier commissioners decline to weigh in on possible Naples Airport move to county
Collier County Board of Commissioners aren't interested in weighing in on whether the 80-year-old Naples Airport should move, though if they could just put a stop to the notion, they would. "I don't have much of an interest in discussing moving the airport," said Vice Chairman Burt Saunders, District 3, during Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting. ...
Brown quarter horse given second chance at life at SWFL Horse Rescue
A male brown quarter back horse is recovering at Southwest Florida Horse Rescue after it was found neglected and malnourished in Collier County. Earlier this month, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office found the neglected horse near the Golden Gate Estates. A Collier County Sheriff Agriculture Unit deputy captured the...
Social Scene: Newcomers August luncheon
Members gathered for August luncheon to play a fun filled game of trivia!. Guests tested their knowledge about interesting and unimportant facts in many subjects. After a delicious lunch the program concluded with great gifts and our 50/50 raffle. Sound like fun? If you would like to attend a luncheon...
Carlie’s Three for 3
2396 Immokalee Road, Naples; 239-596-2337 or bostonbeergardennaples.net. The BBG has all the sports packages and over 50 HD TVs and two 135-inch screens to watch the game. With 30 beers on tap, the eatery has a daily Happy Hour from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring $1 off all beers, $2 off all liquor and $3 off all wine, along with $15.99 buckets from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. During NFL and college games, dig into $12.99 buffalo boneless wings. On Thursday, burgers are $8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Naples Airport Authority recognized for education efforts
Naples Airport Authority’s Fly Safe, Fly Quiet program received a state award for educating and informing the public about its efforts to be a good neighbor and follow safety practices. The NAA last month received the Public Relations Society of America Sunshine District’s 2024 Award of Commendation for Integrated Communication for the education and information it conveys to all its audiences through its integrated campaign platform. The FSFQ program focuses on a voluntary curfew aimed at reducing airport related noise during “quiet hours” from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. The authority’s leaderboard lists the quietest operators, A-Rated Operators, those that flew at least 50 times monthly based on three elements: voluntary nighttime curfew violations; arrival altitude; and aircraft noise Stage 3, which involves jets; and a 1,000-foot perimeter threshold for turbo and piston operators flying unnecessarily low while departing and arriving.
Anything Goes to open Gulfshore Playhouse’s inaugural season at Baker Theatre & Education Center
Kristen Coury, founder, CEO and producing artistic director of Gulfshore Playhouse, has announced the complete 2024-2025 season, the first in the new Baker Theatre and Education Center. Performances begin Oct. 27. As the only fully professional LORT (League of Resident Theatres) theatre company in Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse will welcome casts...
Gardening: Your September checklist: Welcome relief only a month away
September is here with another month of heat and heavy rain. This month is the height of hurricane-season. So far, they have gone elsewhere. Although Debbie gave us a wake-up call; just like Ian a couple of years ago. Remember all of the hurricane preparation and clean up tips to...
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