Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Years in the making, the Four Seasons Resort will soon debut in Naples.
It’s replacing the former Naples Beach Hotel, as part of a larger redevelopment project known as Naples Beach Club.
Plans for the new five-star resort, off Gulf Shore Boulevard North, were revealed by The Athens Group, the project’s developer, more than four years ago. It will officially open on Nov. 13, welcoming its first overnight guests.
Resort operations will ramp up from there.
Asked for some “fun facts” about the resort, public relations director Teresa Delaney provided a by-the-numbers look at the one-of-a-kind property, built on a chunk of a 125-acre site.
Here are some of the numbers:
- 220 – Number of hotel rooms and suites
- 8 – Number of dining options (when fully open)
- 1,000-plus – Number of new hospitality jobs (when completed)
- 30,000 – Number of square feet in the Sanctuary Spa
- 13 – Number of spa treatment rooms
- 4 – Number of bowling lanes at the Wager Pub (opening in 2026)
Read on for more fun facts by the numbers and check out the photos of this beautiful resort – naplesnews.com.
Kendall Little | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Every October, the quiet fishing town of Everglades City comes alive with the cracks of crab claws signaling the start of stone crab season in Southwest Florida. Known as the “Stone Crab Capital of the World,” Everglades City knows how to do stone crab claws right.
Looking for the freshest stone crab claws this season? With insights from Everglades Welcome Center manager Patty Huff, we’ve rounded up five great restaurants and fish markets in Everglades City serving some of the best catches in the region.
Stone crab fun facts
Stone crabs are considered a renewable resource because fishermen don’t need to kill the crabs to harvest their claws. Stone crabs begin regrowing their claws within 30 to 90 days.
Everglades City is known as the Stone Crab Capital of the World.
There are strict harvest rules during stone crab season. Only claws that measure two and three-fourths inches from the joint to the tip may be harvested. The rest of the crab is released unharmed to keep the population healthy. Harvesting can only take place from Oct. 15 until May 1.
Stone crabs are found and harvested in other states, but Florida provides 99% of all stone crabs for the country.
Triad Seafood Market & Cafe… For all the places to get stone crab claws in Everglades City read the full article on naplesnews.com.
Dave Osborn, Hannah Holmes | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
With October behind us, it’s time to seriously focus on the holidays. And with more seasonal residents and tourists beginning to return to Southwest Florida, there’s plenty to do including concerts, plays, comedy and more.
What else is happening? Check out our monthly calendar and feel free to email dosborn@gannett.com if you’d like to add an event. Just submit it in the format shown in these events.
GENERAL EVENTS
Godzilla Day: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Naples is celebrating this legendary monster’s 71st birthday at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3. This event will include a screening of “The Return of Godzilla” (1984) and Godzilla merchandise for purchase. Tickets are $13.99 through drafthouse.com. 9118 Strada Place, No. 8205, Naples.
Baker Senior Center Naples Events: Throughout November, the center will have several extended hours events. Join for a resin art class from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Enjoy the Twilight Cabaret with Doug Williams from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13; free for members and $5 for non-members. Lastly, attend Karaoke Night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 20 – free admission. All events are for ages 60-plus and require reservations through (239) 325-4444. Baker Senior Center Naples, 6200 Autumn Oaks Lane.
For more things to do in the Naples, Florida area in November, including Veteran’s Day, USA Today Wine & Food Experience, Christmas Market, Classic Car Show and more, read the full article on naplesnews.com.
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Kendall Little, Robyn George | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
October brings two of Southwest Florida’s favorite things: cooler weather and stone crabs.
Stone crab season kicked off Wednesday, Oct. 15, and will be here for another shell-cracking 6½ months.
“Stone crabs are here, the weather is turning nice, and our seasonal guests are arriving each day,” said Grant Phelan, the CEO of Phelan Family Brands. “Best month of the year.”
Over on Matlacha in Lee County, Jesse Tincher couldn’t agree more.
“Oct. 15 is my favorite day of the year,” said the co-owner of Blue Dog Bar & Grill. “The last day of the season is the worst day. If I was stranded on an island and only had stone crabs to eat, I don’t want to be found.”
Collier County is home to Everglades City, a quaint fishing town widely recognized as the “Stone Crab Capital of the World.” Stone crab claws are a renewable resource because fishermen don’t need to kill the crabs to harvest the claws. Stone crabs start regrowing their claws within 30 to 90 days.
To help get you cracking, here are some of our favorite Collier spots to break out the hammer and bib for freshly prepared stone crab claws, plus where to buy your own to make at home.
Read the full article on naplesnews.com to find out other restaurants like Kelly’s Fish House Dining Room serving stone crab claws.
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Kendall Little | Naples Daily News
In about five months, you can get a taste of Napa Valley without leaving the comfort of Naples. The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set for Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, 2026 and is stacked with celebrity chefs and innovative vintners.
This year’s roster is impressive, with James Beard winners, Michelin-starred chefs, and pioneering restaurateurs like Nancy Oakes, Joe Flamm, Karen Akunowicz, and Dean Fearing. Leading the team of exceptional chefs is “Chef de Cuisine” Dustin Valette, acclaimed chef-owner of Valette and The Matheson in Healdsburg California. Valette carries a family legacy dating back to the 1820s, continuing a long line of culinary excellence.
“The Naples Winter Wine Festival has earned a reputation for attracting many of the nation’s top award-winning chefs, and this year is no different,” Kelley Bailey, 2026 Chef Committee Chair said in a press release. “Our lineup includes a number of celebrity chefs who have consistently participated in the NWWF for several years along with a handful of fresh new faces who are making their debut.”
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☀️ August Highlights
1. Cirque du Soleil: Ovo
Join the internationally acclaimed Cirque du Soleil’s “Ovo” at Hertz Arena from July 31 through August 3, 2025. Expect acrobatics, insects and wonder for all ages. (Lindy Petrina, NaplesLive239)
2. Third Street South Farmer’s Market
Every Saturday morning at 7:30 AM, explore fresh produce, artisan crafts, and local food vendors in Old Naples. A perfect early‑start for food lovers. (NaplesLive239, Naples, FL)
3. FC Naples Soccer Matches
Catch FC Naples home games—e.g. August 6 & 9, 5 PM at Paradise Coast Sports Complex. Great for family fun and local sports spirit. (NaplesLive239)
4. Beach Yoga & Island Yoga Cruise
Morning beach yoga on Vanderbilt Beach every Wednesday and Sunday, plus a unique Island Yoga Cruise (August 2) on Keewaydin Island hosted by Pure Florida. (Visit Naples)
5. Art & Culture at Artis—Naples / Baker Museum
Visit The Baker Museum within Artis—Naples. Enjoy contemporary exhibits, lectures, workshops, and Art After Hours (free last‑Wednesday events in the evenings). (Wikipedia)
There’s lots more on naplesnewsnow.com.
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