News across Lee County
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 24Holding Space
They call it music therapy, which is too imprecise a term to describe what really happens sometimes when the rubber meets the road — when music touches a person sliding into eternity through a gradually darkening tunnel called dementia. What happens, says a 15-year veteran of…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 24Summer giving
Among countless acts of kindness and giving this summer season, the following organizations received and benefited the community through giving. The first in the series is a call out for a matching opportunity that continues through Sept. 30. HUNGER ACTION MONTH MATCHING…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 24STARability expands Support Services to help families navigate resources, build connections
STARability Foundation is expanding its Support Services department, strengthening its role as a trusted connector for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families as they navigate resources, services and opportunities throughout Southwest…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 24Raising the bar
High-energy sports go head-to-head with upscale design and gourmet food on game days. A new wave of elevated sports bars is emerging across South Florida while longstanding elevated classics continue their draw. From the thrill of Formula 1 racing to Inter Miami soccer, led by…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 24JRW launches ‘Insider’ podcast
Phil Wood has watched Southwest Florida’s real estate market grow from the ground up, and now he’s telling that story in his own words. His firsthand accounts anchor the debut episodes of JRW Insider, a new podcast from John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate…
Hunting ICE on home ground
Sitting in a store parking lot in Bonita Springs, a town over from where I grew up, my phone lit up with a notification: a federal raid was underway just down the street. For weeks, this was the reality of documenting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in real…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 24College Students and Young Adults Face Ongoing Mental Health Challenges
Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students and families are still trying to understand how best to respond. UnitedHealthcare’s fourth annual Young Adult and College Student Behavioral Health Report found that more than 6 in 10 (62%)…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 24One-Of-A-Kind Pinehurst Estates Home
Looking to enjoy peace, quiet, privacy and convenience in one of SW Florida’s most sought-after neighborhoods? Welcome to 13672 Pine Villa Lane, the largest lot (1.26 acres) in Pinehurst Estates and the only home with a pond, all located right in the heart of town, convenient to…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 24Fall, friends and a little revenge
There was a time when I actually liked my friends who live in places like Connecticut, Asheville and Chicago. I have changed my mind. Why, oh, why do these normally kind people feel the need to text me their daily temperatures and weather updates? Earlier this week, my girlfriend…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 24United Way bringing good vibes to annual bartender battle
A funky evening for a groovy cause is set for United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades’ third annual Bartender Battle on Oct. 29. The family-friendly fundraiser will take place again at Bay Street Yard in Fort Myers and feature a ’70s Halloween costume party theme. This year’s event…
Florida Weekly (Fort Myers)
Published September 24Florida’s funny people
Florida has become the butt of jokes nationally – think “Florida, Man,” but it’s Florida’s comedians who are getting the last laugh. Los Angeles and New York might be the capitals of stand-up comedy, but Florida’s comedy scene is sending more and more comedians to the big…
Florida Weekly (Naples)
Published September 23Southwest Florida debates taxes, jobs and data centers
The controversial property tax, the hotly debated data center issue, and the future of business and the workforce in Southwest Florida were the hot topics at the State of the Region 2026 forum this week. Business leaders, community stakeholders, elected officials and regional…