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Enjoy A Breakfast Of Champions At This Delicious Farm To Table Restaurant In Florida
It’s not every day that you can enjoy a meal at an actual working farm. But in Fort Myers, there is a dining experience that’ll give you just that AND more! Buckingham Farms, originally a fresh produce stand on an 80+ acre farm, is now a staple for anyone wanting to indulge in a breakfast of champions. While this farm-to-table restaurant in Fort Myers, Florida, also offers lunch and dinner, we’re quite partial to the variety and innovation they serve up first thing in the morning.
Bowling, billiards and yummy milkshakes: New 'eatertainment' spot opens at Miromar Outets
Curious about the new 810 Billiards & Bowling? All you have to do is peek through the windows while shopping at Miromar Outlets. There's a lot to see: The flashing lights and colorful neon of video games. Milkshake "bartenders" blending sweet, creamy concoctions at Mean Mugs Milkshake Bar. People bowling and shooting pool and throwing darts.
Gym chain shuttering Fort Myers, Cape Coral locations, cutting 108 jobs
The New York Sports Club is shutting down three Lee County gyms and will lay off more than 100 employees. The chain notified the state of its intentions in a letter Monday stating that the closings would be effective Sept. 1. Employees have been notified that all the layoffs are permanent.
From Cape Coral to Sanibel: Our 13 favorite restaurants so far in 2024 — JLB
It began with Eastwood 77 on Jan. 1. That’s when the folks behind Farmers Market Restaurant held a grand opening for their bar & grill at the golf course and country club in Fort Myers. A handful of restaurants quickly followed. Oda Pizzeria Bistro, Barunch, Bimini Bites (now closed)...
Three generations. One tattoo. Celebrating an 80th birthday in a heartwarming way
Note to readers: The News-Press and Naples Daily News' have launched a series called "Tattoo Tales" featuring a tattoo story − from the emotional to the humorous − asking those who are participating for the story behind their body art. Have a tattoo story to share? Send you...
Fort Myers neighborhood buzzing about black bear sighting near a Dunkin' in Gateway
The bear sighting buzz was pretty loud in a Fort Myers neighborhood late last week. Much of that buzz started with a post on Friday (July 12) in the Facebook group called Gateway Community. Gateway is sub-division in east Fort Myers with multiple gated communities. Kyla Thornton, a top contributor...
Three Lee County Around the Clock Fitness locations closing
The New York Sports Club, parent company of Around the Clock Fitness, notified the state in a letter dated July 1 that its three Florida locations would close. The last day for the chain’s 108 workers is August 31, 2024. The clubs are located in Lee County on Six...
New York Sports Club to close 3 locations in Lee County, layoff more than 100 employees
The New York Sports Club will permanently close three locations in Lee County. In a WARN notice filed with the Florida Department of Commerce, the company shared plans to close three of its gyms, resulting in 108 layoffs. The state requires companies to file an advance notice under the Worker...
Sunflower Market Is Combating Food Waste by Selling Discounted Food That Might Otherwise End up in a Landfill
While millions of people in the United States struggle with hunger and food insecurity on a daily basis, Americans as a whole trash more than 160 billion pounds of perfectly good food every year, which, according to a study by the Natural Resources Defense Council, amounts to about 40 percent of our total food supply. Confusion about food dating is a major factor, and 83 percent of Americans have prematurely thrown out food because of a so-called “expiration” date.
Bonita Bill’s restaurant on market as Semmer family decides to sell
For three decades, electrician Bill Semmer invested in waterfront property on San Carlos Island, including his passion project, Bonita Bill’s restaurant. After Semmer’s death in January 2023, his family decided to part with some of the property, opening the door for potential redevelopment projects. There are four parcels...
Dolphin Inn demolished nearly two years after Hurricane Ian
A pile of rubble is all that remains at an iconic spot on Fort Myers Beach. The Dolphin Inn once drew tourists from all over the country and worldwide to southwest Florida. Now, almost two years later, this land is up for grabs. This was the Dolphin Inn resort, an...
Fort Myers’ Own Performing in School of Rock Tour
In a celebration of talent and dedication, Tommy, a Fort Myers student from the School of Rock, has earned a coveted spot in the prestigious School of Rock AllStars program and is set to perform on stages nationwide in a 10-day tour this summer. The tour not only marks a pivotal moment for these young musicians but also carries a meaningful mission to promote mental health awareness and support for the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide.
Carlie’s Three For 3
3801 Bonita Beach Road Southwest, Bonita Springs; 239-498-6900 or islandhousebarandgrill.com/. Listed under the “Dog House” on the menu are decked-out hotdogs. All dogs are served with kettle chips on the side. New Yorker Dog is topped with sauerkraut, onions and spicy mustard. The Detroiter has Detroit-styled chili with onions and mustard. The classic plain beef dog is called the Beach Dog. Top on the list is the Chicago Dog, piled high with mustard, sport pepper, tomato, pickle wedge for crunch, plus relish, onion and celery salt.
Cape Coral City Council may receive $900,000 grant for burrowing owls
The Cape Coral City Council is in the process of deciding whether or not to approve a $900,000 grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The city would use the money to purchase land in Cape Coral for burrowing owls. David Watson is the owner of OEF Veterans...
Now You Know: Estero Island beach nourishment; ‘Brews for the Birds’
The Estero Island Beach Nourishment and Hurricane Recovery Project got underway July 8. The project plans to dredge approximately 950,000 cubic yards of sand from a nearshore borrow in the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers Beach. Construction will begin near Bowditch Park, which serves as a staging area. Ahtna...
Give Lee County Feedback About Their Parks
Have you noticed any amenities, trails, facilities or programs that you’d like to see added to Lee County Parks in the future? Lee County Parks & Recreation wants your feedback. Lee County owns both Lynn Hall Park and Bowditch Beach Park on Fort Myers Beach. In an effort to...
Keeping sea turtles safe by using new lights on Fort Myers Beach
Turtle friendly: that is how Fort Myers Beach Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt described the lights. And now, these lights are part of what he calls the “Fort Myers Beach’s renaissance.”. “We’ve got housing starts and new businesses booming on Fort Myers Beach,” said Atterholt. “You combine that with...
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