In the Know: Chipotle Mexican Grill finally coming to Naples

In the Know: Chipotle Mexican Grill finally coming to Naples

Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010

As signs have heralded for nearly two years now, Chipotle will open soon in Mercato, the upscale center near the corner of U.S. 41 North and Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples. Full story »


In the Know: Naples International Pavilion convention center moving into old Albertsons in North Naples

In the Know: Naples International Pavilion convention center moving into old Albertsons in North Naples

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010

Q: I noticed that a sign was put up on the old Albertsons at Immokalee and Livingston roads last week. It says "Naples International Pavilion." Any news about this? Full story »


Looking Back: More photos of historic Naples area

Looking Back: More photos of historic Naples area

Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010

View this new collection of historical images, and see our community from a unique perspective. Full story »


Brooklyn Oven owners brings time-tested family recipes to his Bonita restaurant

Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010

There are a couple of things that our northern visitors and residents can’t get enough of - good bread and good pizza. Claiming to be able to satisfy at least one of those yearnings, Bill Bellucci, owner of newly opened, Brooklyn Oven, in the Bay Crossings Plaza, isn’t bashful about his claims. Full story »


POLL: Oil well cap also shut off most worries about Gulf seafood

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010

Shawn Mattiuz, manager of the Hapuku Fish Shop in Market Hall, a collection of upscale food purveyors in Oakland’s bustling Rockridge district, has been watching the Gulf seafood saga play out in the ice-cooled trays of his display cases. Full story »


In the Know: Another golf superstore to open in Naples after Jo-Ann Fabric moves

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010

Believe it or not, the third golf superstore will open in the Naples area in as many years. Full story »


In the Know: Old Tipsy Seagull bar to do 360 turn off Bayshore in Naples

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010

Q: Could you tell me what is going on with the former Tipsy Seagull on Bayshore Drive in East Naples? Is someone finally going to open there? Full story »


Blood tailgate kicks off start of upcoming donation drives

Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010

Football season is here, and with it comes tailgating. But for the NCH Community Blood Center it means the return of “Tailgate For Life In Paradise,” Southwest Florida's biggest blood drive event. Full story »


Looking Back: Historic photos from Naples (2009 edition)

Monday, Aug. 23, 2010

View this new collection of historical images, and see our community from a unique perspective. Full story »


Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar opening on US 41 in East Naples' Sugden Park Plaza

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010

Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is expanding into the Naples market for the first time with plans for a November opening of one of its full-service, pizza-themed casual eatery, the Dallas-based company announced Wednesday. Full story »


East Naples firefighter misses final cut on Live! With Regis and Kelly

Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010

East Naples firefighter Craig Weinbaum's bid to win the Coast-to-Coast Fire House Cook-off is over. Full story »


Driver doing 'doughnuts' caused $2,000 damage to golf course

Monday, Aug. 16, 2010

For the second time in a few weeks someone did "doughnuts" on a Stoneybrook Golf Course green, causing $2,000 in damage. Full story »


Deputies stop truck, find stolen go-fast boat, trailer

Monday, Aug. 16, 2010

Two Tampa men were arrested by Lee deputies after the men were spotted in a truck towing a "go-fast boat" on a trailer with an inoperable light. Full story »


Looking Back: Historic photos from Naples (2010 edition)

Monday, Aug. 16, 2010

View this collection of historical images, and see our community from a unique perspective. Full story »


East Naples firefighter sizzles on Regis & Kelly; advances in cooking competition

East Naples firefighter sizzles on Regis & Kelly; advances in cooking competition

Friday, Aug. 13, 2010

Now, Weinbaum needs online votes this weekend to the next round. The two firefighters who get the most viewer votes will return for the final cook-off on Friday, August 20. To vote, visit www.regisandkelly.go.com/recipes.html. Full story »



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