Newsmakers
Q&A: Florida State Sen. Lizbeth Benacquisto
"When I see something that isn’t respectful, I will not stay silent."
Newsmakers
Got a Fight? Call Carol Polis
The retired Cape Coral resident became the first professional female boxing judge years ago and has some colorful stories from her blood-and-glory...
Arts + Culture
Q&A: The Naples Players Executive Director Bryce Alexander
"The new structure adds an extra impetus on making sure each program is serving a more specific group of constituents."
Newsmakers
Joined at the Heart: Sue Monk Kidd’s Tribute to Her Mother
The best-selling author writes about the mom who was always there for her.
Best Of
Best Memories: Professionally Departed
Those who resigned or retired—but not before leaving a lasting legacy in Southwest Florida.
Best Of
Best Comebacks Post-Irma
Hurricane Irma hit Southwest Florida hard. But it didn't knock us out. Here's just a few of the stories of resilience and...
Newsmakers
Best of the Gulfshore 2018: People & Projects
Our editors highlight the people who made the Gulfshore great over the last year.
Insider
Remembering Barbara Bush in Southwest Florida
The former First Lady hosted the annual Celebration of Reading, which funded literacy programs.
Newsmakers
Q&A: Florida SouthWestern State College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Marty Richter
"I’m doing the laundry and watching video tape."
Newsmakers
Jennifer Trammell Takes Charge … with a Smile
The former television news anchor is emerging as a strong presence in the young professional community in Southwest Florida.
Newsmakers
Talk to Me … Please?
Diverse groups speak out on our breakdown in civil discourse and explore ways to get us communicating again.
Insider
Six Southwest Floridians on Billionaires List
Shahid Khan once again comes in as the richest in our area.
Newsmakers
The Fight Against Sexual Harassment in Southwest Florida
How the #MeToo movement is taking shape locally.
Newsmakers
One-On-One: Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor
"Doesn’t it bother anyone else that we are thinking about development project by project?"
Newsmakers
Expert Advice: Establishing A Zero-Tolerance Atmosphere for Sexual Harassment
Southwest Florida leaders give advice on creating anti-harassment policies that work.
Insider
Fort Myers Philanthropist and Businessman Tom Cronin Dies
Among his many contributions to Lee County, Cronin revitalized the Shell Factory.
Newsmakers
The Genius of Greg Asbed (Just Don't Call Him A Genius)
The MacArthur Fellow has worked wonders for local farm workers but shuns the attention to his considerable talents.