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Havana Cafe on Chokoloskee offers the best cafe con leche in 40 miles. Visit the restaurant for authentic Cuban food, savoring seafood and others.

Mediterranean diet, the benefits of eating olive oil and tree nuts.

It was a company town, one that Barron Gift Collier owned and operated. The year was 1923. He erected a grocery, laundry, post office, bank, inn, a community center, jail and the courthouse — all the necessary infrastructure, including housing ...

Dining out with small children can be almost a nightmare, but these child-friendly restaurants offer some neat options for kids.

Colossal. Enormous. Big. In the name of sandwiches, it's how high your stack measures that matters most. Add on some extras like homemade waffle chips or a side of soup and these monstrous meals can really fill you up.

House of Mozart offers a wide array of Germain fare. The Marco Island restaurant offers early bird options and a full menu of traditional foods.

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We will never forget. Those four little words became the battle cry for all Americans in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. But does the statement still hold true? Or did we forget? For some area residents, ...

Marco Island is more than a pretty place. This 24-square-mile Island is fraught with historical significance, although one wouldn’t know it by looking at the multi-million dollar homes, high-rise condos and posh hotels. All of that unique history may have ...

Home Front: decorative tiles, new chairs and eBay classes for Lee and Collier counties for Aug. 19.

Pearl Harbor was one moment in history that defined a generation. So was the Cuban Missile Crisis. As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, we want to hear what political or world event moment affected you, how it did and ...

Sailing the high seas, swashbuckling with a merry band of buccaneers who pillage and plunder for treasure: It resembles a scene from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” But tell Johnny Depp to stay home. You can lead the mutiny yourself aboard ...

Sailing the high seas, swashbuckling with a merry band of buccaneers who pillage and plunder for treasure: It resembles a scene from “Pirates of the Caribbean.” But tell Johnny Depp to stay home. You can lead the mutiny yourself aboard ...

You can’t eat just one — that’s the slogan for Lay’s potato chips. But it seems to characterize Americans’ attitudes about snacking in general.

Her garden is first and foremost to Lavonne Johnson of Marco Island. Living space is ancillary. Situated on three tip lots overlooking Marco River with views of the Judge S.S. Jolley Bridge, Lavonne’s home blends Asian-inspired construction with a Japanese-style ...

A large crowd of ladies gathered inside Island Country Club on Tuesday. They weren’t there to gossip about a new recipe or their families, instead they were there for the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, a celebration of economic, ...

You are what you eat, right? To promote a healthier you through proper eating, the Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Spa has created spa development classes, revealing secrets to a healthier, longer life each Wednesday.

The Art League, Marco Island’s Center for the Arts hosted an Open House and Membership Appreciation Day on Tuesday. Organizations such as For the Love of Cats, Bedtime Bundles, Calusa Garden Club and the Marco Island Shell Club were on-hand ...

The Marco Island Foundation for the Arts hosted a fashion show on Tuesday at the Marco Island Yacht Club.

The Marco Island Shell Club hosted a regular workshop last Tuesday at the United Church of Marco Island.

A University of California, Davis, veterinary professor claims that people who allow their pets to lick them, give them “kisses” or sleep with them are at risk for a variety of diseases known as zoonoses. But that doesn't stop Marianna ...

In Naples, a good Mexican restaurant that serves Tex-Mex is hard to find. Along the way, I’ve sampled none (so far) that really achieve that Tex-Mex flavor I crave. None save Mr. Tequila. While Mr. Tequila doesn’t match anything from ...

The food was yummy and servings were ample size. The Key West atmosphere will transport you to an island paradise. The downside was the service.

Don’t judge a book by its cover. It’s an adage that every mother instills in her children, but it’s hard to follow when it comes to dining out. After all, outward appearances say a lot, right? Not so for these ...

I love pizza — all kinds. Regular, thin, pan, stuffed crust, it doesn’t mat­ter. Even frozen satisfies. So when a friend suggested RedBrick Pizza, I was stoked to try it.

When you walk into O.B.’s Cornerstone, in East Naples, the theme song to “Cheers” should play. Nobody knew my name, but I got the impression that most did at this neighborhood bar and grill.

Second time’s a charm — at least for Blueberry’s. My first trip to Blueberry’s was average. The food was good, but just “good” versus a “wow” good. However, a second visit and a taste of other entrees says Blueberry’s doesn’t ...

As day changes into night, the way people dine does too. Early evening diners typically want a lighter fare with smaller portions while late-night diners tend toward elaborate multi-course meals. So how does a restaurant cater to both types? By ...

Location, location, location — that’s what attracts diners to Riverwalk at Tin City. But stick around for the food, because you’ll feel like a tourist visiting a tropical land in your hometown.

Comfort food. Whether it’s a full breakfast of eggs, bacon, home fries or a huge order of chicken and biscuits, comfort food sticks to your ribs and fills you up. Plus, it just tastes good.

Whether it’s a full breakfast of eggs, bacon and home fries or a huge order of chicken and biscuits, comfort food sticks to your ribs and fills you up. That’s what you’ll find at Patric’s, a quaint little diner-esque restaurant ...

Mom of two, Leigh Tahirovic offers insight on parenting in Southwest Florida.

Mom of two, Leigh Tahirovic offers insight on parenting in Southwest Florida.

Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to dining. Many times the little eateries have diners singing their praises; proof point is the quaint and intimate charmer known as Verdi’s. It’s tucked into an unassuming strip plaza off Collier Boulevard ...

Everglades landscape artist Jo-Ann Sanborn was used to cramped quarters for her working space, sandwiched into her second bedroom with paints, brushes, unfinished canvases and other framed works nearly closing in on top of her. But on one fateful trip ...

“Eat pasta. Live longer” is the catchphrase of Sophia’s Ristorante Italiano. While eating pasta may not extend your lifespan, eating at Sophia’s will certainly make living more enjoyable. Jay and Camille Cherr, who also own and operate Susie’s Diner on ...

“Eat pasta. Live longer,” is the catchphrase of Sophia’s Ristorante Italiano. While eating pasta may not extend your lifespan, eating at Sophia’s will certainly make living more enjoyable.

“Eat pasta. Live longer” is the catchphrase of Sophia’s Ristorante Italiano. While eating pasta may not extend your lifespan, eating at Sophia’s will certainly make living more enjoyable.

Budget shortfalls, e-filing and the One Campaign are just part of what Jesse Diner, president of the Florida Bar, hopes to address in his one-year presidential term. But with less than six months remaining, Diner has his hands full, especially ...

The Naples Daily News made a special delivery, just in time for Christmas. The delivery wasn’t typical of a newspaper company — like tossing a newspaper in your driveway — instead it required heavy equipment and a road trip across ...

I have a “bucket list” of restaurants I want to frequent in my lifetime.

Sale e Pepe is high-class dining, with a personal crew under Chef Alberto Varretto dedicated to making the experience a memorable one.

It has been quite a year. A historic precedent was set when Barack Obama was elected president, a recession was declared and etc published its first edition.

To celebrate the first anniversary of Etc, we will honor it with a special “Best of Etc” edition, on Jan. 4.

Dec. 7, 1941 is certainly as President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared, “a date which will live in infamy.” But for a Catholic priest, the day proved to be one that would inspire a new generation.

Marco Islander Barbara Evans got some new neighbors this year. Living on the vacant lot next to her on Rose Court, these furry, feathered friends are actually burrowing owls.