Florida Weekly - Naples

30/06/2025

One hundred years young—and marching forward

For anybody else I’ve known who actually reached the age of 100 in my presence, a birthday celebration suggested a politely disguised funeral, with the centenarian sitting up in a coffin to blow out a cake candle and smile crookedly, before lying back down. Robert L. Hilliard, born 100 years ago i...

30/06/2025

🚨VOTE NOW🚨
Our 2025 Pet Lovers Photo Contest is closed for entries. Now it’s time to vote! Cast your vote through July 5th!

Winners will be featured in the July 17th print edition!

Cast your vote here: https://floridaweekly.app.do/2025-pet-lovers-photo-contest-voting-naples

30/06/2025

Jewelry business owners and others fighting hunger, one chicken at a time, long after hurricanes passed

When people say they want more positive news and better role models in media reports, they probably haven’t heard the story of Brad and Colbi Congress, owners of Bradley’s Jewelers, deep in the loving heart of the City of Palms. If such language sounds almost preposterous — the loving heart .....

30/06/2025

29/06/2025

Comedian Natalie Cuomo returns to Naples, this time with her husband, for five shows

Natalie Cuomo remembers her first visit to Off the Hook Comedy Club in Naples. When she was announced as host she heard boos. The audience thought she was related to then-New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. When she got on stage, she assured the crowd that she wasn’t related. “Everyone was just over...

29/06/2025

Southwest Florida’s first public indoor pickleball club set to open this summer

Thousands of pickleball players all over Southwest Florida not only battle their opponents, but the heat, blinding glare of the sun, wind and bugs. When the storms move in, the players move out. That’s why indoor pickleball is becoming a popular trend. Now, Fort Myers is about to get its first big...

28/06/2025

Hot weather brings cool savings for diners

While year-round residents sweat out the hot and swampy Southwest Florida summers, they are richly rewarded by grateful restaurateurs who offer treats such as prix-fixe meals, cooking classes, wine and bourbon tastings, and other things they don’t have time for during the busy winter months. Here ...

28/06/2025

Island living refined

The pinnacle of coastal elegance awaits on a picturesque .63-acre lot in the coveted Key Marco community. Encompassing three bedrooms, three full baths, two half baths, an exceptional basement level, a five-car garage and a private elevator, 1247 Blue Hill Creek Drive invites panoramic water and pre...

27/06/2025

Fort Myers Beach firefighter competing to promote fitness at the World Police & Fire Games

For 10 days, Joel Martinez, 33, a Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District firefighter, will take off his uniform and hang up the hose to travel more than 700 miles to compete in the 2025 World Police & Fire Games (WPFG). From June 27 to July 6, more than 8,500 first responders will join Martinez in B...

27/06/2025

🚨LAST CALL🚨
Pet Lovers Photo Contest is open for entries! 🐾🐕🐩🐈🐓🦜🐇🦔🐀🐢🐍🐦🐾

Submit a photo of your furry loved one now through June 29th for a chance to win a $50 gift card for your pet and see your pet featured in the July 17th print edition! Voting will run June 30th- July 5th to choose the winners!

Enter your photo here: https://floridaweekly.app.do/2025-pet-lovers-photo-contest-naples