Good morning, Naples.

Nosh on Naples Bay hosted Sizzle Dining where Chef Todd Johnson showcased a three-course menu plus curated wine flights and desserts.

A portion of the proceeds benefited Blessings in a Backpack to support local children facing weekend food insecurity.

UNIV Hospitality acquired Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at Bell Tower in Fort Myers on Sept.

22 and plans to open five new locations (Lee, Collier, and Sarasota counties) soon. The pizzeria is known for its coal-fired, Brooklyn-style pizza and marks a new phase of regional expansion.

Cultural Park Theatre will host 'Willy Wonka,' directed by Shaelyn Crabtree, featuring five (golden ticket winners) touring the chocolate factory.

Final performances are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m.

Southwest Florida theaters are staging 13 shows this week.

One show opens today while four close, four continue their runs and four offer limited engagements at venues such as Florida Studio Theatre and Cypress Lake High School, featuring productions like Modern Works Festival and A Monster Calls.

Gas prices are climbing, but Sam’s Club offers a promotional $25 membership with fuel discounts + savings on groceries and essentials, giving Naples residents a smart way to ease rising costs.

Florida residents will set clocks back one hour on Nov.

1 at 2 a.m., which means sunrises and sunsets will be about an hour earlier. The Sunshine Protection Act received House approval in July, but without a Senate vote, permanent daylight saving time will not take effect.

Demolition of the Fort Myers Beach pier, damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022, continued yesterday as crews removed remnants to clear the way for a replacement structure.

The new pier will update the iconic waterfront site.

FGCU men's basketball team held its first practice on Monday, Sept.

21 at Alico Arena. Coach Pat Chambers said the mix of returning players and newcomers is set to compete for starting spots ahead of the season opener on Nov. 2 (against Central Florida).