Tim Aten

Vanderbilt Beach Road extension in Collier County aims to open later this summer, linking Collier Boulevard to 16th Street with new lanes, signals, and a shared-use path for better traffic flow.

By Tim Aten Giuseppe and the Lion permanently closed Memorial Day weekend on Pine Ridge Road in North Naples.

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood opens its first Southwest Florida location June 7 at Waterside Shops in Naples, offering a luxury dining experience with internationally sourced seafood and premium hand-carved steaks in a vibrant, contemporary setting.

After more than a decade in development, the Olde Naples Hotel has opened its first phase in downtown Naples. The luxury boutique hotel blends coastal-inspired design, rooftop amenities and Annie's Bistro, Bar & Bakery into a modern hospitality destination near Third Street South.

Recently at a crucial crossroads, Collier County tourism numbers turned the corner during the first quarter of 2026.

The first building of the Olde Naples Hotel and its Annie's Bistro, Bar & Bakery opened to the public May 15 and the new 109-room hospitality venture will fully launch this summer in downtown Naples.

Q: When is the restaurant supposed to open in the Olde Naples Building on Third Street? Thank you. – J.L., Naples

The Olde Naples Hotel and Annie’s Bistro opened May 15, with 50 rooms available and full 109-room launch planned this summer. The boutique hotel blends local charm with modern design.

The proposed restaurant in the historic Olde Naples Building faces uncertainty as owners change direction, terminating the lease despite efforts by restaurateur Rick Doody to open JoJo’s Bar.

By Tim Aten Updated Naples entrepreneur Phil McCabe has found his ultimate home in Naples at Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort.