Gulfshore Business

07/18/2025

Florida climbed to No. 3 on CNBC Top States for Business, scoring highest in economy, workforce and capital access. But education and cost of living remain weak spots. Full breakdown: https://bit.ly/46QWeSC

🖋️ Adam Regan
📸 Getty Images

Florida ranked No. 3 in CNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business, leading the nation in economy and placing second in workforce.

07/18/2025

Flavors of 5th returns with 17 restaurants, up from 10 last year. Through Aug. 28, $1 from every prix fixe meal supports Beverly’s Angels. See who’s on the list and make a reservation. https://bit.ly/4eSg2qE

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🖋️ Adam Regan
📸 Flavors of 5th

Flavors of 5th returns through Aug. 28 with more restaurants and charitable impact.

07/18/2025

Collier County may cut its tourism marketing budget by nearly half in 2026, drawing concern amid declining visitor numbers. Some say flat funding won’t sustain recovery. Full story: https://bit.ly/4ffAAdb

🖋️ Therese McDevitt
📸 Getty Images

Collier County cuts tourism ad budget to $6M as international visitors fall for fourth straight month.

07/18/2025

Sola Salons brings 27 turnkey studios to Bonita Springs. Leases from $280/week, no utilities or long-term contracts. Already 60% leased. A growing model for beauty pros. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eZGLBR

🖋️ David Dorsey
📸 David Dorsey

Sola Salons opens in Bonita Springs with 27 turnkey studios for beauty professionals, aiming to draw clientele from Naples.

07/18/2025

Cape Coral declined a $377,099 proposal to guide the management of its urban tree canopy—even as City Arborist Omar Leon received praise for his work. The plan aimed to map out the planting and care of 500,000-plus trees to make the city more resilient as it grows.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/44A9Lws

🖋️ Evan Williams
📸 Gulfshore Business

Cape Coral praised its arborist but denied a $377K urban forestry plan to guide tree canopy growth, saying he’s already doing the work.

07/17/2025

Sanibel City Council approved new fines for shared-use path violations. Starting at a warning, the tiered system increases up to $500 for repeat offenses. The goal: better user compliance. Continue reading: https://bit.ly/3Izr08D

🖋️ Evan Williams
📸 Sanibel Government

Sanibel approved tiered fines for shared-use path violations, replacing the previous flat $500 penalty.

07/17/2025

Lee Health introduced the Maestro Platform, enhancing minimally invasive surgery with improved precision and efficiency. It’s part of the growing robotics program across hospitals and outpatient sites. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nSpb6M

🖋️ Adam Regan
📸 Lee Health

Lee Health has introduced the Maestro Platform to improve minimally invasive surgery outcomes and operating room efficiency through advanced robotic technology.

07/17/2025

The Miccosukee Tribe is challenging a state-run detention center in Big Cypress, citing threats to sacred sites and cultural practices. The facility could house up to 5,000 detainees. Continue reading: https://bit.ly/4lSFkXW

🖋️ Adam Regan
📸 WINK News

07/17/2025

FEMA and state officials are inspecting Fort Myers Beach properties this week as the town aims to regain its 25% flood insurance discount. Read the full update: https://bit.ly/3Ug5Oa7

🖋️ Adam Regan
📸 WINK News

07/17/2025

Greg Boyd rebuilt The Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach for more than $2 million. With storm-resilient design and rentals opening Sept. 1, he’s betting on long-term recovery over short-term return. Read more: https://bit.ly/4lIX7kE

🖋️ David Dorsey
📸 David Dorsey

07/17/2025

Chef Geoff Thomas brings generational flavor to Naples Princess Cruises. From San Antonio kitchens to culinary school to his new cookbook, his story blends tradition, technique and a sense of place. Read more: https://bit.ly/3IQ8atK

🖋️George Lang
📸 Liz Gorman

07/17/2025

The City of Sanibel, Florida proposed $216M budget for fiscal 2026 includes increased reserves, hurricane recovery funds and a 2.5 millage rate. Final adoption is set for Sept. 25. Read the full update: https://bit.ly/3TM3nfn

🖋️ Evan Williams
📸 Sanibel Government