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Fort Myers Beach Film Festival offers up local films Published 04/19/2012 at 4 a.m.
If you’re a movie buff and enjoy seeing independent and locally made films, then you might want to consider making a road trip north next week. The Fort Myers Beach Film Festival runs April 26-29 at the Beach Movie Theater
St. Patrick’s Day Parade set for Saturday Published 03/16/2012 at 1:34 p.m.
Call it luck. The 34th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Naples will be held on St. Patrick’s Day this year.
Naples-area gas prices up nearly 10 cents per gallon in last week Published 02/27/2012 at 7:08 a.m.
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples rose nearly 10 cents per gallon in the last week, according to gasoline price website.
Rib City is concession vendor at new Boston Red Sox spring ballpark Updated 02/22/2012 at 9:08 a.m.
Rib City will serve as an official concession vendor during spring training under Aramark, the Boston Red Sox food and beverage, retail and facility services partner and concessionaire.
Naples art dealer, classical music critic Peg Longstreth dies Published 02/18/2012 at 6:05 p.m.
Peg Goldberg-Longstreth, an art dealer and pianist known for her classical music reviews in local publications, died at her home in East Naples. She was 73.
Average gas prices in Naples increased 7.7 cents per gallon last week Published 01/30/2012 at 9:33 a.m.
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples increased 7.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon Sunday.
Port Charlotte woman killed in Friday morning crash on I-75 in North Naples Updated 01/27/2012 at 3:37 p.m.
A Port Charlotte woman died Friday in an early morning crash that shut down southbound lanes of Interstate 75 near mile marker 112 in North Naples.
FHP: Motorist dies in morning crash on I-75 in North Naples Updated 01/27/2012 at 9:29 a.m.
Also, the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Bonita Beach Road has been closed in all directions because of a power line down in the area.
Elton John returning to Germain Arena for March show Published 01/19/2012 at 9:24 a.m.
Sir Elton John is making another encore appearance in Southwest Florida.
Naples-area gas prices up 7 cents per gallon in last week Published 01/09/2012 at 5:49 a.m.
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples have risen 7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.48 per gallon Sunday.
Morning fog closes I-75 section, slowing traffic in SW Florida Updated 01/06/2012 at 7:52 a.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol closed a section of Interstate 75 this morning in Lee County and issued additional weather warnings because of poor visibility from fog elsewhere in Collier and Lee counties.
Red tide still present along Collier County, especially off Marco Published 12/22/2011 at 8:14 a.m.
Red tide is still present along the Collier County coast, but dead fish have not been reported since last week.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers will perform May 1 at Germain Arena Published 12/15/2011 at 4:38 p.m.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have announced a series of shows for 2012, including a May 1 stop at Germain Arena.
Catch a flick at the Naples International Film Festival Published 11/04/2011 at 4 a.m.
On Thursday night, Southwest Florida rolled out the red carpet to mark the return of the Naples International Film Festival at the Naples Philharmonic Center of the Arts. The festival, now in its third year, will bring short films, documentaries ...
Local forecast gloomy for Halloween weekend Published 10/28/2011 at 10:37 a.m.
It’s a gloomy forecast appropriate for Halloween weekend.
Florida out of Hurricane Rina’s projected path Published 10/27/2011 at 6:23 a.m.
Overnight weather advisories have shifted the cone of probability for Hurricane Rina, making it less likely the storm would directly impact Florida.
Naples area gas prices rise nearly 5 cents per gallon in past week Published 10/17/2011 at 5:44 a.m.
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples rose nearly 5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.51 per gallon Sunday.
Zookies Too Sports Bar to hold job fair Saturday for 40 positions Published 10/07/2011 at 2:09 p.m.
Zookies Too Sports Pub & Grill will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Farmers markets begin seasonal sales in Collier, Lee counties Published 09/30/2011 at 6 a.m.
Seasonal farmers markets begin coming to life this weekend. Check the list for your favorite spot.
Cops and Joggers 5K: Running from the cops never felt so good Published 09/28/2011 at 1:01 p.m.
The Fort Myers Police Department will have its fourth annual “Cops and Joggers” 5K run Saturday morning.
Women Today Expo begins with ‘Relish’; celeb chefs offer food for thought Published 09/27/2011 at 7:28 p.m.
The first Women Today Expo has planned a cooking show participants will literally relish: Chef Jon Ashton, from the magazine of that name, addresses a special cooking show Thursday night at Germain Arena. The expo itself continues Friday and Saturday, ...
Veranda’s photos capture Southwest Florida’s history Published 09/27/2011 at 6:53 p.m.
The various photos displayed for three decades in the lounge of the Veranda restaurant capture moments in time in Southwest Florida’s history. The photographs date back to the early 1900s and show a variety of historical moments in Southwest Florida, ...
From cooking to style, Women Today Expo ready to tackle broad swath of topics Published 09/27/2011 at 1:30 p.m.
The first Women Today Expo for Southwest Florida tackles a broad swath of feminine topics, from health issues to hair color to prowess in the office and in the kitchen both. The two-day event includes talks, vendors and entertainment, with ...
New retailer, 3 restaurants coming to Gulf Coast Town Center Updated 09/27/2011 at 12:12 p.m.
Gulf Coast Town Center has one new retailer and three new restaurants that will open in the next few months
Logon issues with the NDN eEdition have been resolved Published 09/27/2011 at 8:47 a.m.
NDN E-Edition is available online
Gas prices in Naples fell more than 7 cents per gallon in past week Published 09/26/2011 at 5:59 a.m.
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples fell 7.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.54 per gallon yesterday in the area.
Benovia wins laurels as 2012 vintner Published 09/20/2011 at 6:06 p.m.
A rising star among California estate vineyards, Benovia Winery, has been selected as signature vintner for the 2012 Southwest Florida Wine & Food Fest. The Wine & Food Fest will be held at Miromar Lakes Beach and Golf Club on ...
Contemporary-heavy season shows Degas, AP at Naples museum of art Updated 09/16/2011 at 10 a.m.
EdgarDegas— away from tulle and tutus — joins a broad spectrum of artists, from Jackson Pollock to Associated Press photographers, in the 2011-12 season at the Patty & Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art.
Today's NDN e-edition pages now live online Updated 09/14/2011 at 9:20 a.m.
Today's Naples Daily News e-edition pages are now live online.
A lot of late summer fun this week Published 09/13/2011 at 4:59 p.m.
September can feel like a slow month for entertainment in Southwest Florida with season still in the distance and summer coming to an end. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t great events going on; just look to the sky, the ...
SUV hits hog on road in Southwest Florida Published 08/23/2011 at 5:55 a.m.
Just after midnight this morning, a sport utility vehicle hit a hog on a Southwest Florida road.
Tropics heat up as 3 systems line up in Atlantic Updated 08/19/2011 at 10:55 a.m.
Right on schedule for this time of year, tropical systems are lining up in the Atlantic.
Swimming advisories lifted at 3 Lee County beaches Published 08/16/2011 at 4:14 p.m.
The Lee County Health Department will lift its no-swimming advisories at three beaches after tests showed bacteria levels are safe again.
Local couple foreclosing on Bank of America appears on 'Daily Show' Published 08/09/2011 at 5:39 a.m.
"Daily Show" correspondent John Oliver says it's the single greatest story he's ever heard.
Pie contest slated for Bonita’s Star Spangled July 4th celebration Published 06/24/2011 at 5:11 p.m.
Judging begins at 6 p.m. and winners will be announced during the event at Riverside Park’s band shell.
Thousands to join 'Hands Across the Sand' this weekend Published 06/24/2011 at 10:05 a.m.
Thousands plan to join hands Saturday along Florida beaches for the second annual "Hands Across the Sand" event, meant to demonstrate opposition to expanded coastal and offshore drilling as well as support for clean-energy choices.
Oil drilling opponents converging on Southwest Florida beaches this weekend Published 06/23/2011 at 2:25 p.m.
Participants are asked to join hands for 15 minutes at 12 noon, forming lines in the sand against oil drilling in coastal waters and in favor of clean energy.
Ninth Annual Reader’s Choice Awards winners Published 06/16/2011 at 9:34 p.m.
Here is the list of winners in the Ninth Annual Reader’s Choice Awards, which were handed out Thursday night at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts.
It’s your Choice: Daily News hands out 244 awards to Southwest Florida’s best of the best - PHOTOS Updated 06/16/2011 at 9:42 p.m.
What are the best things in Southwest Florida? There are so many great places to eat, to shop, or just have a good time, that it is hard to name them all. So each year, the Naples Daily News asks ...
Newspapers delivery may be delayed this morning Published 06/15/2011 at 7:25 a.m.
Due to printing problems last night, our home subscribers may not receive their papers at regular times today; in some areas delivery may not occur until after 9 a.m.
Tropical disturbance in Caribbean likely means rain in Southwest Florida Published 06/06/2011 at 8:01 p.m.
Forecasters are tracking an area of tropical disturbance in the Caribbean that will likely bring steady rains to Southwest Florida by the end of the week.
SHARE: What did you do with your wedding dress? Published 06/01/2011 at 8:36 a.m.
You were a vision in white. But what did you do with that one-of-a-kind bridal dress you bought or made for your wedding?
Art camps offer fun for summer Published 05/30/2011 at 11:22 p.m.
Local summer camps in the arts can both keep your children active and bring them a new appreciation for arts this summer.
Coconut Point movie theater reopens two days after ceiling tiles fall Published 05/20/2011 at 6:02 p.m.
The Hollywood Theaters at the Coconut Point mall in Estero reopened Friday, after closing for two days due to ceiling tiles falling on moviegoers.
Vanishing act: Magician, smoke make Phil audience disappear Published 05/13/2011 at 10:36 p.m.
Magician Jason Bishop’s show was so good Friday night, that it made the audience disappear — briefly. When smoke appeared during a planned portion of Bishop’s show at Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts, the fire alarm went off resulting ...
Spammy Jammy set for June 25 in Goodland Published 05/10/2011 at 10:44 p.m.
Spam-aholics are eagerly looking forward to June 25 when the annual Spammy Jammy takes place at the Little Bar Restauraunt in Goodland. The picturesque town is turned into a wild and wonderful tribute to the meaty icon with a culinary ...
Local residents react to death of Osama bin Laden Updated 05/02/2011 at 5:33 p.m.
The mother of a 9-11 victim, the father of an Afghan soldier--everyone had something to say upon hearing the news that Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan by U.S. forces. Here are a few comments made Monday by local ...
2,824-acre brush fire continues to burn in Golden Gate Estates Updated 04/29/2011 at 5:56 p.m.
The brush fire that has been wreaking havoc in Golden Gate Estates is still burning.
LIVE BLOG: Local teen on NBC's The Voice Updated 04/26/2011 at 10:59 p.m.
LIVE BLOG- The Voice
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples fall slightly Published 04/25/2011 at 6:02 a.m.
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples fell slightly last week.
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