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Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02Crossword – 9/02/2026
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Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 02A.N.A.’s Friends
NATURE OF BUSINESS: Nonprofit organization serving abused, neglected and abandoned children throughout Southwest Florida COMPANY PRESIDENT & CEO: Jessica Kaestner NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: One primary office in Fort Myers, serving children throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 02Ave Maria School of Law
CEO & DEAN: Dean John Czarnetzky NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 1 YEARS IN BUSINESS: Founded in 1999, with the first class entering in August 2000 Ave Maria School of Law was originally founded in 1999 in Ann Arbor, Mich., by Thomas Monaghan, and its first classes started in August 2000.…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 01Naples University Women host voting prep meetings
The Greater Naples Branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a meeting open to the public on Saturday, Oct. 3. The keynote speakers will be Teresa Stohs and Diane Preston Moore of the League of Women Voters of Collier County. They will present “Decisions…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 01Paddle for Paradise Pickleball hosted by Chamber
The Greater Naples Chamber invites pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels to grab a paddle and join Paddle for Paradise: Greater Naples Chamber Pickleball Round Robin on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Vineyards Country Club. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and feature a…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 01Keep animals safe during record heat
The dog days of summer are here, and Patty Baker Humane Society Naples wants to remind pet owners to take extra care to protect their dogs and cats during the extreme heat. “As temperatures and humidity continue to climb, pet owners need to be especially aware of the risks the…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 01Summer specials and beverage menu rollouts highlight season
Specials and more at The Continental The Continental has introduced a new Summer Bar Menu with $12 bites and beverages daily from noon-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. through Oct. 12. The bar menu includes everything from Wagyu Hot Dog Cuban Sandwiches, Oysters Gratin and Deviled Eggs with…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 01Southwest Florida Children’s Charities, Inc. expands Wine & Women Summer Series to Naples
SWFL Children’s Charities, Inc. expanded its popular Wine & Women Summer Series into Naples this summer, creating a new opportunity to bring like-minded women together around a shared passion for wine, community and supporting children’s health. The series also provides an…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published August 31Hunger action month
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to shine a light on an issue that affects every community across Southwest Florida. Recent data from Feeding America shows that today, one in seven people and one in five children experience food insecurity. Nearly 300,000 neighbors rely…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published August 31Hispanic Heritage Month begins in September
Hispanic Heritage Month begins this month and runs through mid-October. It’s an important commemoration here in Florida where 29 percent of the state’s population has Hispanic roots. As does the state itself. After all, Florida was originally colonized by Spain, with explorer…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published August 31Harry Chapin Food Bank helped her—now she helps them
Sleep can be a rare commodity for Naples resident Adele Ramirez. She works the overnight shift in the Intensive Care Unit for Gulf Coast Lee Health, and then on certain days goes directly from there in the early morning hours over to a volunteer shift helping needy families to…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published August 31Spotlight on Success
There’s a saying in the business world: “Half of entrepreneurship is investing in the person, not the idea.” At 16 years old, Anik Sahai is committed to being a person worth investing in. Along with being a full-time high school student taking college-level classes, he’s founded…