Good morning, Naples.

A Naples firm started in a garage and survived tough times during the Depression-era as the state sees low business survival, highlighting the resilience of local entrepreneurs.

On Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa as a strong category 4 storm with high winds and a 15-foot storm surge.

In 2023, local writers Christie Zarria and Robert N. Macomber released Storm Stories (a book sharing survival and community experiences) that recalls the storm's impact.

Naples Daily News, with USA TODAY & Students United News Network invites students in grades 5-12 to submit a 2-3 minute video of an inaugural address for a chance to win up to $1,000.

The contest is open from Sept. 10 and closes on Oct. 30 via an online submissions portal.

Robert Conner lost his longtime Sanibel home when Hurricane Ian destroyed nearly everything, leaving him with only his cherished memories.

He had rebuilt after past storms (including Andrew and Irma) but could not recover this final loss (he now keeps a memento of his years on the island).

Larry Antonucci, president & CEO of Lee Health, ended his final column on Sept.

28, thanking the newspaper & local community for the opportunity to share health news & patient stories. He expressed gratitude for delivering updates on medical innovations & care insights throughout his tenure.

Doctors warn that proposed Medicare cuts may extend wait times for hip and knee replacements from 4-6 weeks to up to 4-5 months; CMS will decide Nov.

1 and if approved the 20% cut takes effect Jan. 1, 2027 & could reduce available care for Florida's growing Medicare patients.