Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda AirportCollege Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of military veterans He was recently apprehended in Ukraine after authorities said he was involved in the robbery and double homicide of a married couple of military veterans in 2018.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors unanimously approve a plan to allow student athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve state agreement to design SUN Trail path from Fort Myers Beach to Bonita Springs The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to design a trail linking Fort Myers Beach with Bonita Beach.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis grants $7.5M to Lee County for hurricane season Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to the shrimp docks in San Carlos Park as an emergency fund for the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL The faces of Wade Wilson: how the accused double murderer has changed his looks with tattoos The accused double murderer has undergone a significant transformation over the years, using tattoos to alter his appearance.
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
FORT MYERS Lessons Learned: Day 1 of Caloosahatchee Bridge closures A domino effect of traffic delays, the Caloosahatchee bridge closure had hundreds of drivers searching for a new route on Monday.
Investor purchases 20-acre land parcel near Punta Gorda Airport Randy Krise, founder of Fort Myers-based Krise Commercial Group, bought the land in in the Enterprise Charlotte Airport Park zone.
College Plaza shopping center hits market for $15.2M College Plaza includes 56,386 square feet of space. It’s a fully leased shopping center, with Ada’s Natural Market, West Marine boat supply store and Pet Supermarket the largest tenants.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of military veterans He was recently apprehended in Ukraine after authorities said he was involved in the robbery and double homicide of a married couple of military veterans in 2018.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors unanimously approve a plan to allow student athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve state agreement to design SUN Trail path from Fort Myers Beach to Bonita Springs The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to design a trail linking Fort Myers Beach with Bonita Beach.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis grants $7.5M to Lee County for hurricane season Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to the shrimp docks in San Carlos Park as an emergency fund for the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL The faces of Wade Wilson: how the accused double murderer has changed his looks with tattoos The accused double murderer has undergone a significant transformation over the years, using tattoos to alter his appearance.
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
FORT MYERS Lessons Learned: Day 1 of Caloosahatchee Bridge closures A domino effect of traffic delays, the Caloosahatchee bridge closure had hundreds of drivers searching for a new route on Monday.
FILE: Waiter with a mask.(Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images) On Thursday, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) Lee County Chapter launched the regional distribution of 100,000 complimentary reusable cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a giveaway event in Fort Myers. The event was part of an effort to provide masks to hotel and restaurant workers across the State of Florida and is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association. To date, HHS has donated nearly one million masks for distribution to hospitality employees across Florida. Upcoming events: Monday, August 17 Gulfcoast Inn Naples 2555 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34103 (time not provided yet) Wednesday, August 19 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Farlows on the Water 2080 S McCall Rd, Englewood, FL 34224 Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 75 Taylor St, Punta Gorda, FL 33950