Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The new expected opening is August of 2027. The old date was the summer of 2028. Construction is anticipated to begin in late 2026 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Forgive us if we do a little daydreaming as the so called "dog days" of summer are now upon us. On a Top 10 list of most ...

The Naples and Fort Myers Beach piers have been repeatedly damaged by hurricanes and rebuilt over the past century. Residents are passionate about the piers' return, viewing them as centerpieces of ...

Lee County commissioners are seeking $7 million in BP/Deepwater Horizon recovery funds to help rebuild the Fort Myers Beach pier. The pier, destroyed by Hurricane Ian in 2022, is estimated to cost at ...

Southwest Florida offers numerous "cool" places for selfies beyond the typical beach sunset. The list encourages exploration of Southwest Florida, highlighting locations like the Sanibel Lighthouse ...

The Big Carlos Pass Bridge project will replace the current bridge connecting Fort Myers Beach and Lover's Key with a 60-foot fixed-span bridge. The $90.8 million project began in Spring 2023 and is ...

(This story has been updated to correct the names of the Honc companies.) Lee County commissioners have announced that the Fort Myers Beach Pier, famous in post cards and advertisements, will be ...