In the Know

It's an even split: Two more area restaurants close, two more opening. Here's the lastet for Southwest Florida foodies.

What's being built at U.S. 41 and First Avenue North in downtown Naples?

The end of season this year was the end for many area restaurants. Find out if one of your favorites folded.

Q: Earlier in the year, you mentioned that the Argentine steakhouse Martin Fierro was likely to open in February. What's the latest status?

The Silver Spoon Cafe closed in March after operating in Waterside Shops for more than 20 years. New retailers are coming soon to that space.

Q: Since Naples has acquired a Trader Joe’s, is there any chance an Aldi grocery store will be coming to Naples?

Elevation Burger closed May 5 in Gulf Coast Town Center, but expect another location for the burger chain to open in Estero this fall.

Not only did two frozen dessert chains recently open new locations in the Naples area, but other local restaurants are coming soon, too.

As a few old doors close in Kings Lake Square, a new door is opening soon for another family-owned business in that East Naples center.

Publix supermarket is expanding, but three longtime businesses have closed in East Naples.

Q: Could you possibly find out what happened to Old Fogies in Bonita? Did it ever open?

“Come Gitcha Some” is the folksy invite to a new local barbecue spot in Collier County. You'll want to know what's in their junkyard sandwich.

The median is not always greener on the other side of town. When will sections of medians be landscaped in East Naples and North Naples?

Do you know the status of the project to widen County Barn Road to four lanes?

Q: I hope that you can find info on the recent closure of Bond Lounge, The Basin and Margaritas in North Naples. Are they permanently closed?