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Create One Advertisement Get the news FOR SUBSCRIBERS ‘ She is a brave soul’: Naples mother of 3 dies after battle with COVID-19 “My brother and I always talk about if there is one word to describe mom it would be brave,” Luciana Guardascione said. “She is a brave... Agave restaurant closed, future of building uncertain Here’s the COVID-19 data Florida tried to hide Coronavirus Updates Brent Batten: Public participation goes high-tech May 11: State reports 766 COVID-19 cases in Collier County Schools question refs’ raises as high school sports face uncertainty Taste of Immokalee keeps students working at home ‘ She is a brave soul’: Naples mother of 3 dies after battle with COVID-19 Southwest Florida hospitals all over the board with Leapfrog patient safety grades Quick Links Coronavirus National election news Weather Manage your Subscription E-Edition Customer Service Crosswords Comics In the Know Behind the Headlines Dining Connect With Us Storytellers Project Athlete of the Week Data Central Support Local Businesses - Buy a Gift Card Taste of Immokalee keeps students working at home Taste of Immokalee students are working from home to keep thier business booming. Education | 5 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Here’s the beef: SWFL meat producers see demand surge Demand for local meat has surged as the coronavirus pandemic has shuttered U.S. meatpacking plants and processors. Florida farmers welcome the change. Food | 5 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Naples mother, grandmother and philanthropist dies from COVID-19 Patricia Gibbons and her husband, David Gibbons, had to say goodbye for the last time via Facetime from more than a thousand miles apart because of COVID-19. Local | 2 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Southwest Florida hospitals all over the board with Leapfrog patient safety grades The coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the nation’s hospitals didn’t stop a patient safety group from issuing report cards. Health | 7 hours ago Big Cypress Preserve fire contained 10 percent Full suppression actions combined with direct attack operations helped make inroads into the fire News | 4 hours ago May 11: State reports 766 COVID-19 cases in Collier County The Florida Department of Health on Monday reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 in Collier County and one new death. Local | 1 hour ago View All Photos A look at coronavirus in Florida 2 hours ago May 11: Cases approach 41,000 as death toll hits 1,735 The state recorded fourteen new deaths Monday. Newswire | 1 hour ago Get the Email Newsletter Thanks for signing up for the newsletter We're sorry. something went wrong. Please try again soon, or contact Customer Service at 1-844-900-7105 Sign up for more Newsletters Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller dies at 92 Actor Jerry Stiller, known for roles in "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens" and father to Ben Stiller, has died at 92, Ben confirmed. Celebrities | 3 hours ago Coronavirus: Readers react to city of Naples beach closures After the city of Naples shutdown access its public beaches because it determined crowds were not maintaining acceptable social distance, people took to Facebook to weigh in on the decision News | 21 hours ago Group offers $5K for information on alligator shot with arrows A $5,000 reward is being offered in the case of an alligator found in a south Fort Myers lake with two arrows stuck in its neck. Crime | 40 sec ago Get the Breaking Ground Email Newsletter The Naples area is growing fast. Find out what's coming and going in Collier County. Thanks for signing up for the Breaking Ground newsletter We're sorry. something went wrong. Please try again soon, or contact Customer Service at 1-844-900-7105 Sign up for more Newsletters Reel fun: Drive-in movies come to Collier fairgrounds The first film is "Avengers: Endgame," showing Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds. All nights are sold out. Neapolitan | 1 hour ago Brent Batten: Public participation goes high-tech Sometimes the change moves us in a different direction than what we would anticipate. Take the public meeting for example. Brent Batten | 1 hour ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS A couple’s anniversary trip leads to devastating loss due to COVID-19 Their love story spans a lifetime, but the coronavirus undid it all. Coronavirus | 2 days ago Get the SWFL Eats Email Newsletter Restaurant reviews, foodie news, cooking tips, Q&As, and dining updates. Thanks for signing up for the SWFL Eats newsletter We're sorry. something went wrong. Please try again soon, or contact Customer Service at 1-844-900-7105 Sign up for more Newsletters FOR SUBSCRIBERS 42 restaurants (and counting) reopening Here's a list of 42 (and counting) restaurants opening this week in Southwest Florida. Life | 3 days ago Flailing corporations gobbled up small business loans Million of dollars earmarked for small businesses decimated by coronavirus went to public companies faltering financially long before the pandemic forced a business shutdown. Coronavirus | 1 day ago CLOSE 2020 Hurricane names From Arthur to Wilfred, here are the hurricane names for the 2020 Atlantic season. 3 hours ago View All Photos Sea turtle nesting season begins early 4 days ago Naples public beaches to close on Sunday Naples Councilman Gary Price said he received a text from a friend Saturday that the number of people on the beach looked like a problem. Coronavirus | 19 hours ago Ready to shop? Malls reopen in Southwest Florida with restrictions Malls are reopening in Southwest Florida. Companies | 3 days ago Events Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes Oct 21, 2020 - 7:00 PM Southwest Florida Event Center Ana Gabriel (Rescheduled from 5/2) Oct 11, 2020 - 8:00 PM Hertz Arena (formerly Germain Arena) Casting Crowns Oct 29, 2020 - 7:00 PM Hertz Arena (formerly Germain Arena) View More Events Study eyes red tide’s effects on humans A new study into the neurological effects of red tide on humans could lead to a simple test to determine if an illness is caused by the algae's toxins. Environment | 37 mins ago Lab announces $1 million for projects fighting red tide A Sarasota marine laboratory awarded more than $1 million in grants to scientists looking for innovative ways to combat karenia brevis. Environment | 1 hour ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Schools question refs’ raises as high school sports face uncertainty High school athletic budgets could face severe shortfall when -- and if -- sports return this fall High-school | 4 hours ago SWFL is asking coronavirus questions. We’re answering them. To help fight misinformation during COVID-19, here's what we answered today: camping at state parks, libraries and face masks. Local | 6 days ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Sign up for the latest news about coronavirus in Florida Each day, we’ll be compiling stories and headlines from throughout the state and sending them straight to your inbox with our Coronavirus Watch newsletter. News CLOSE Circle C Farm in Felda Animals at Circle C Farm roam the pastures at the 130-acre farm in Felda on Thursday, May 7, 2020. 5 hours ago Ranking the top 25 ACC prospects for the 2021 NFL draft Here are the best 25 NFL prospects for next year's 2021 NFL Draft. Sports | 6 hours ago This macroalgae is heading to Flor...