JEAN AMODEA

• Nana's Diner serves up big breakfasts and Southern food with attitude Published 05/15/2013 at 7 a.m.

  When you need a quick bite or just want to enjoy a home-cooked meal, there is no better place to pull in, stretch out and put on the feed bag than Nana’s Diner in Golden Gate.

• Big Al's is more than just a sports grill Published 05/10/2013 at 5:45 a.m.

  More than great sports television viewing, more than ample seating, more than standard pub fare, Big Al’s Sports Grill is becoming well-known for dishes that rival those of more expensive area eateries.

• A meal and a smile Published 05/08/2013 at 4 a.m.

  A homebound senior opens the front door to the delivery of a packaged meal from the Meals on Wheels (MOW) program.

• Swinging with a purpose Published 04/26/2013 at 5:11 p.m.

  The power of one impacting the community for the better best describes the efforts of Naples resident Diana Riley. With an intensity of passion for social issues, Riley has been mobilizing her efforts, resources and business acumen toward the mission ...

• Dine in or drive thru at Sumo Sushi Sake in North Naples Published 04/12/2013 at 7 a.m.

  The new Sumo Sushi Sake brings trendy Asian cuisine to the masses with a drive-thru option.

• Passover marks a time of reflection, observation, abstinence Published 03/22/2013 at 9:51 a.m.

  Passover begins at sundown on March 25. From Bonita to Naples to Marco Island, area Jewish congregations.

• The hunt is on Published 03/19/2013 at 3:08 p.m.

  Area churches host Easter egg hunts from Marco Island, to Naples, to Bonita and South Lee County.

• Erin's Isle lives on in new location in East Naples Published 03/15/2013 at 7 a.m.

  Many of us recall the popular television show “Cheers” where “everybody knows your name.”

• SW Florida’s own swamp diner: Enjoy gators at Joanie’s Blue Crab Cafe Published 03/13/2013 at 7:30 a.m.

  Want to get away from it all or leave the usual Naples eating spots be­hind and go someplace where you can just plain relax?

• Local agency promotes March as national nutrition month Published 03/11/2013 at 2:45 p.m.

  Collier County is launching a health initiative in March for residents.

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