3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (758+ words) Southwest Florida’s first Whataburger opened Sept. 10 in south Fort Myers, drawing customers who camped overnight and long lines for the chain’s regional debut. Daniel Rodriguez asked his son of the same name if he wanted to make the road trip…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (688+ words) A rendering shows the approved six-story, 60-room One Particular Harbour hotel planned for the former Silver Sands property at 1207 Estero Blvd. on Fort Myers Beach. The project includes a rooftop pool, retail space and access to amenities at neighboring Margaritaville…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (151+ words) Gulfshore Business Southwest Florida International Airport’s midfield terminal opened in 2005 with 28 gates and is undergoing another expansion as RSW serves more than 11 million passengers annually WINK News Southwest Florida International Airport marked 21 years since opening its $438 million midfield…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (166+ words) Gulfshore Business College of Life Foundation President Paul Schryver presents an additional $50,000 contribution to the Estero Historical Society for the relocation and restoration of the historic Alvarez/Smith House From left are Estero Historical Society board members Nancy Brodbeck, Christine…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (877+ words) A rendering shows the planned Gulf Beach Condominium on Sanibel Island. The $6.5 million project will replace the 14-unit complex destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Almost four years after Hurricane Ian left a 14-unit condominium complex in ruins on Sanibel…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (1129+ words) Traffic moves through the intersection of Homestead Road and Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, one of Lee County’s fastest-growing communities. Commercial development has struggled to keep pace with the area’s population growth. Lehigh Acres has a reputation as a bedroom…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (111+ words) Representatives of Florida Repertory Theatre and Collaboratory gather for the presentation of a $5,000 Arts and Animals Grant on Aug. 31 in Fort Myers. Alliance for the Arts — $5,000 Animal Refuge Center — $5,000 Arts Bonita — $5,000 Caloosa Humane Society — $5,000 Cape Coral Animal Shelter and Veterinary…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (368+ words) Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato will end its run in North Naples on Sept. 9, less than 2½ years after opening in the former Silverspot Cinema space. The silver screens are fading to black again at Mercato as Alamo Drafthouse cinema is…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (152+ words) Gulfshore Business Vuori athletic and performance wear brand launched a store Sept. 4 at Waterside Shops in Naples. The much-anticipated addition features Vuori’s trademarked “styled for life” active wear for men and women. It’s new 4,000-square-foot suite opened in part of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (945+ words) The Fort Myers Cyclery sign remains outside the longtime bike shop at Cleveland and Hill avenues. The property’s new owner, Dan O’Berski, plans to redevelop the site as Motley Market. Dan O’Berski kept driving past the northwest corner of Cleveland…...