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RESTAURANTS
21 July 2023
Part of the Bleu Provence French restaurant and wine shop in Naples will be converted into a private...
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ENTERTAINMENT
21 July 2023
In a surprise ending akin to a movie, Silverspot Cinema at Mercato in North Naples will permanently ...
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
14 July 2023
With the tagline, 'Success favors the well-groomed,' Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop for Guys in Naples...
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RESTAURANTS
Phelan plans to continue operating the Pazzo and
14 July 2023
In a surprising change of plans, Yabba Island Grill on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples permane...
Business & Real Estate, Food & Flavor
RESTAURANTS
The Industry Pizza crew will move to Bayfront of Naples this week, to the former Industry Beer & BBQ, which will relaunch as PizzaJones!
14 July 2023
While still taking his “fancy pizza” to new levels, Naples restaurateur Chris Jones permanently clos...
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RESTAURANTS
7 July 2023
A mixed-use redevelopment project is planned to create a new restaurant and luxury rental units on F...
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REAL ESTATE
7 July 2023
A shopping center in North Naples, built in 2006, will get a fresh coat of paint and some upgrades f...
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
With vast creativity, Janie Favreau also indulges in her hobby and passion for clothes design.
7 July 2023
Walk into Shelli Beach Wigs in K Boutique, mid-town Naples, and owner Janie Favreau will greet you w...
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BAKERIES
“I have the memory of people coming to me and telling me, ‘You were making crepes for everyone when you were 9’”
23 June 2023
Wolfmoon Bakery celebrated the grand opening of its brick-andmortar location Friday, June 16, in Bon...
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EXPANSION
“There’s an opportunity to really push your limits, but they’re all scalable to your ability level.”
23 June 2023
A decade ago, Jim Potesta bought the franchise rights for Orangetheory Fitness in Southwest Florida....
Business & Real Estate, Food & Flavor
RESTAURANTS
23 June 2023
An Italian market and restaurant are planned for the large restaurant space at Bayfront of Naples th...
Business & Real Estate
16 June 2023
In 2009, Lance Julian and his son, Harry, bought a cruise and charter boat business at Tin City and ...
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HOSPITALITY
“You’ll definitely meet people of all walks of life; people have talks and thoughts and conversation ...”
9 June 2023
New kava and kratom bar Alchemist Kava is set to open this month at Patriot Square off Tamiami Trail...
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9 June 2023
Actress Jane Seymour joined Chico's FAS, the Fort-Myers-based parent company behind Chico's, White H...
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
“We used to go out and play in the farms, but now children stay home—and we need to get
26 May 2023
Good Mood Ranch, which opened in February off Sabal Palm Drive in East Naples, is working to bring m...
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LOCAL COMMUNITY
growth.
19 May 2023
After leading the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce as its president and chief executive officer fo...
Business & Real Estate
“[Yachting is] an absolutely fantastic experience, but all too often that experience comes with these
19 May 2023
Many of those who have bought a boat at some point in their lifetime will agree with the old adage t...
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
12 May 2023
Bild by Coach O, a new Naples gym and physical fitness center, celebrated its grand opening this mon...
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26 September 2025
Q: I see that they’re putting fencing up where the JW Marriott was supposed to go. Did they get fina...
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Road work struggles to keep up with population growth
3 October 2025
Collier County’s road infrastructure has encountered difficulty keeping pace with the quickly growin...
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
26 September 2025
Placing the right two words together can bring enormous positivity to the world. Making those words ...
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10 October 2025
Q: I enjoy all your posts and follow all your social media. Just heard about the private beach club ...
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17 October 2025
Q: Do you have any new info about Oakes Farms’ plans to rebuild on the Davis Boulevard site? – Kathy...
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RESTAURANTS
“It's with a heavy heart we announce that Culinary Concepts has permanently closed The Saloon as of Sunday,
12 May 2023
After operating a restaurant in Coconut Point for more than 15 years, Skip Quillen and his Naples- b...
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
5 May 2023
UrgentVet opened a Collier County location last month at the Pavilion at Vanderbilt Beach Road and U...
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RESTAURANTS
5 May 2023
Brewing a major move in Southwest Florida, Caribou Coffee plans to pour it on with at least 20 drive...
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REAL ESTATE
5 May 2023
A luxury home on the corner of two iconic Naples streets isn't the most expensive residential listin...
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
5 May 2023
With its rose-covered walls, plush velvet sofas and sweet treats, Forever Fiore feels like it belong...
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TOURISM
'I will tell you that we're tracking and intrepreting a lot of influences within the travel industry right now.
28 April 2023
As Southwest Florida’s tourist season concluded in March, Collier County experienced a 20% yearover-...
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LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
“We absolutely think that will be one of our topperforming stores, but we also recognize the growing need out in east Collier and may be looking to make sure we're prepared to serve that growing area.”
28 April 2023
Since Naples entrepreneur Don Wynn launched Sunshine Hardware in downtown Naples in 1958, the local ...
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LOCAL BUSINESSES SPOTLIGHT
21 April 2023
Ella Lyman, 13, was walking her dog at Baker Park and trying to text her grandmother at the same tim...