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U. S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples draws huge crowds
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (22+ words) Naples Daily News U. S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples draws huge crowds...
Florida Gulf Coast University's newest building coming in 2029
11+ hour, 29+ min ago (20+ words) Naples Daily News Florida Gulf Coast University's newest building coming in 2029...
Florida gambling laws deem slot machines illegal outside these places
6+ hour, 29+ min ago (485+ words) Over 70 slot machines and nearly $20, 000 in cash were seized April 10 from an alleged gambling house, according to Daytona Beach police. The raid was conducted in the 1200 block of North Nova Road at 8: 17 p. m. Friday. When police breached the front door, they…...
FGCU breaks ground on new health care building to meet regional needs
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (1054+ words) Southwest Florida leaders are united in recognizing the region's health care needs are growing and call for urgent action. That reality was on display Wednesday on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast University for a groundbreaking of the university's latest…...
Naples Pride, city continue legal battle as Pridefest looms
19+ hour, 50+ min ago (126+ words) Naples Pridefest will hold its drag performances indoors for the second year following a city council vote. The city has increased security fees for the event to over $50, 000, which Naples Pride calls. .. Naples Pride, city continue legal battle as Pridefest…...
Fort Myers hibiscus show: Once-a-year bargains on hard-to-find exotics
1+ day, 6+ min ago (382+ words) Tucked behind an ear, commanding a front yard or gracing a table, the hibiscus is a floral icon, signaling to many that yes, they're now in paradise. Hence one of its nicknames: Queen of the Tropics. Though often seen in…...
Cape's Jaycee Park gets opening date with boardwalk, splash pad, more
1+ day, 9+ min ago (446+ words) After 1" years of construction, Cape Coral's Jaycee Park reopens this month with a new riverfront boardwalk, bandshell, 5, 000-square-foot splash pad and more changes. The City of Cape Coral announced the news April 13. The park will reopen to the public Thursday,…...
Is 'Cars on 5th' too big for Naples? Readers weigh in
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (89+ words) The 'Cars on 5th' event in Naples faces debate as some say it's too big, while others champion its economic and charity impact as it's grown. Is 'Cars on 5th' too big for Naples? Readers weigh in Is it time for Cars…...
The invisible debris: how Hurricane Ian's trauma still haunts SW FL
19+ hour, 57+ min ago (1657+ words) Tara Boyd spent over eight hours fighting to stay alive. As Hurricane Ian's surge swallowed her mobile home near Fort Myers Beach, she and her husband, Gerald, pushed their door open into rising water that climbed from their waists to…...
Local Holiday Events & Things To Do Near You " Naples Daily News
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (174+ words) Alamo Drafthouse Naples hosts "Spirits Night Out" with Tiffany Rice'Naples Daily News The Very Best Deals Struggling to build IKEA furniture? This is the tool you need. See how a compact electric screwdriver helps with furniture, repairs and electronics all…...