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Florida Weekly (Charlotte)
Published September 06Leaving a legacy at Lee Health
Healthcare has always been an essential lifeline worldwide; nobody can beat the flu with their own two fists. It takes a team of doctors, nurses, therapists, surgeons and many other health care professionals to care for patients and help people reach a healthy, fulfilling life.…
The Wellsville Sun
Published September 04Katherine Rigas Pallas, 98, Naples FL, formerly Wellsville NY
Katherine Rigas Pallas, 98, passed away at home in Naples Florida on August 29, 2026, with her son at her side. She was born in Wellsville, New York on March […]
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 04Concert series kicks off with Yacht Rockin’
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre may be best known for bringing Broadway musicals to its stage, but this season, the theater is tapping into musical nostalgia while expanding beyond traditional musical theater. Beginning in September, Broadway Palm is expanding on its concert series…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 04Labor Day weekend in Southwest Florida
If looking for a fun way to spend Labor Day weekend, to get a great holiday meal or deal, here are a selection of ideas in Collier and Lee counties. Also, for a meaningful tribute, people gather in Naples, Estero and Cape Coral on Labor Day in advance of the 25th anniversary of…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 03Meet Naples number one “doorman”
Naples resident Joe Walton, 53, is a doorman. He doesn’t work at any of the Naples area fancy hotels. He doesn’t open car doors and meet and greet guests as they come in. He is not that kind of “doorman.” Walton is more of a grinder. Both literally and figuratively, and instead…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02Six Mile Cypress Slough wet walks and boardwalk
Public tickets are now available for the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve’s 2026 wet walk season. Wet walks allow visitors access to parts of the Slough that normally are off-limits and lets them experience the beautiful wetlands in new and surprising ways. Register on…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02Walk with the CREW
The Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Land & Water Trust (CREW Trust) hosts numerous walks throughout the late summer. Each event has a specific address and price for each program. Space is limited; advance registration required. To register, visit: crewtrust.eventbrite.com…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02Honoring Dolly Parton
After a year of celebrating Dolly with all sorts of shows locally from “Threads” at Artis—Naples and “9 to 5” with The Naples Players, Naples joined the world in expressing adoration for the star through her 80th year. In Charlotte County, a writer shared his commentary on her…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02Women of Steel honors Sept. 11
This year marks the fourth annual Women of Steel 2026 conference, which Arthrex has hosted for the past four years. Designed to celebrate forward-thinking leadership, this event is scheduled 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Sept., and will highlight local essential women on the front…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02Naples Winter Wine Festival returns with celebrity chefs and world-renowned vintners
The Naples Children Foundation, the founding organization of the Naples Winter Wine Festival, returns with another star-studded roster of award-winning celebrity chefs and world-renowned vintners who will be participating in the 27th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival at The…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02On the Move
Corvé Fine Cabinetry & Millwork opens a new showroom at The Vanderbilt Shops in Naples this fall with a rebrand after 45 years that includes CEO Eric Otterbeck and Chanel Clayton as director of design and operations new this year. Corvecabinetry.com Artis—Naples new CFO, Gevelyn…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 02What to do, Where to go
TOP PICKS 9.4 – Yacht Rockin’ – Live music show at Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy hits by the Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan and Christopher Cross with a live band and singers. Tickets are $75 for adults or $45 show only. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.…