People

Hurricane Stories: Finding Peace During a Storm

Angel Duncan and Joseph Kramp waited out Hurricane Irma in a small Georgia town.
People

Hurricane Stories: Picking Up the Tab

A regular customer at Skip One Seafood treated visiting lineman to dinner.
People

Hurricane Stories: Surviving and Rebuilding

After fleeing in the eye of the storm, Miguel and Kathryn Cintron are rebuilding their lives with help from the community.
People

Hurricane Stories: Creating Space

Marla Ottenstein housed nine people in her North Naples condo during the hurricane.
Art

Brushstroke Miracles: Marcus C. Thomas Creates Extraordinary Works Painted By Mouth

The Fort Myers artist is paralyzed from the shoulders down.
Healthy Life

Estero Resident Hosting 'Metsquerade' Fundraiser for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

Karin Petrocelli is bringing together women from across the country to raise awareness of the often overlooked form of cancer.
Insider

Young Fort Myers Native Becomes Own Boss with 'Seven Swim' Line

Hannah Marjon created the swimwear with comfort, quality and affordability in mind.
Insider

Locals Make Big Swim for Charity

Four Southwest Florida residents formed a relay team to swim the circumference of Key West.
Newsmakers

The Lady and The Panther

How wildlife biologist Deborah Jansen has supported the comeback of the panther in Florida over the last 30 years.
Newsmakers

Carrie Lund Cacioppo Quite an Act for Florida Rep

There seems no end to the fascinating characters she can bring to life at Florida Repertory Theatre
Newsmakers

How Weird is Southwest Florida?

Prepare yourself for the colorful and weird characters and wacky scenarios that make Florida such a hoot.
Insider

Ann Kidd Taylor Speaks on 'The Shark Club'

Looking for a great summer read—with a purpose—from a local author? 'The Shark Club' may be your answer.
Food + Dining Main

Success is in the Details for Chef Vincenzo Betulia

The Naples chef has three successful restaurants—and big plans ahead.
Newsmakers

How Lydia Black Turned the Alliance for the Arts Into a Cultural Hub

Though huggy and partial to flip-flops, the executive director has been nothing but a bulldog in creating a thriving enterprise for the...
Newsmakers

One on One: Collier County School Board Member Erika Donalds

“There was this impression … that I was against the school district. That isn’t the case.”