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Following Great Wolf Lodge construction, more restaurants, lodging headed to its doorstep
Editor's note: This is the latest in a series on one of the most significant endeavors in local history that's drawing plenty of questions from you ahead of its September debut. One of Collier County's biggest private workplaces, Great Wolf Lodge is slated to draw by itself the same number of visitors in a year that all of Collier in its entirety attracts in nearly three months time. The retreat and water park is rising off I-75 and Collier Boulevard, also known...
Southwest Florida politicians react to Biden's decision to step away from campaign
NAPLES, Fla. — President Joe Biden made an unexpected decision Sunday afternoon, announcing to the world that he was stepping away from the 2024 presidential race. "I'm not surprised the assassination attempt didn't work, so we knew something else was going to occur," Republican State Committeewoman JoAnee Debartolo said.
"UNACCEPTABLY HIGH": Health leaders warn of alcohol-related deaths, Naples organization works to save lives
NAPLES, Fla. — As global health leaders warn the death toll from alcohol abuse is “unacceptably high,” a Naples organization is working to save lives. At the St. Matthew’s House’s Naples Boutique Thrift store, Robert Whatley loves his job and his “family of friends” he’s discovered.
Joe Biden drops out: Details on his five visits to Naples, Fort Myers since 2008
Since 2008 Joe Biden has visited Southwest Florida five times − once as the President of the United States and four times when he was the vice-president. Biden came to Naples and Fort Myers for a variety of reasons, including one time for some rest and relaxation on an island off the SWFL coastline.
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...
Town Staff Saves FEMA Discount For Residents
Fort Myers Beach is back in the good graces of FEMA. Residents will not lose their 25% Flood Insurance Program discount. Last week FEMA gave the town the good news after months of uncertainty and back-and-forth between FEMA and the town. A lot of documents had to be shuffled over...
From the Archives: 10 years ago – Estero potential recognized on road to incorporation
Ten years ago today, the headline in the Naples Daily News read “After Estero incorporation legislation, developers speeding up projects.”. Estero’s population had grown 144% from 2000 to 2010, from 9,261 to 22,612, according to one study. The south Lee community’s population was expected to grow at a higher-than-average rate than the rest of the county, according to an Estero market assessment released in September 2013.
In Other Sanibel City Council News
Second Hearings Scheduled. Five items were scheduled for second hearings on August 20. They are:. * Interim Council Member Appointments – to provide flexibility on when and if to appoint an interim member to City Council following a vacancy and the timing of any necessary special election following a vacancy.
Lee County, Cape Coral and Fort Myers Beach retain flood insurance discounts
Tens of thousands of federal flood insurance policy holders in Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach and unincorporated Lee County will continue to get steep discounts on its premiums, the city of Cape Coral and Lee's government announced Friday. The news comes after many back-and-forths between the Federal Emergency Management Agency...
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