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Beyond Juicery + Eatery: A Fresh Wave of Healthy Eating Coming to Naples, Florida Naples, Florida, known for its stunning beaches, upscale shopping, and vibrant culinary scene, is about to get even healthier. Beyond Juicery + Eatery, a Michigan-based health-focused restaurant chain, is expanding its footprint and setting its sights on our beautiful coastal city. This isn’t just another juice bar popping up – it’s a sign of a larger trend towards mindful eating and convenient healthy options, something that resonates deeply with the active and wellness-oriented Naples lifestyle. ### Why Napl…

## Hurricane Season Hangover: Naples Restaurant Owners Brace for Impact (Again) The air is thick with humidity, the sun beats down with a ferocity only a Floridian summer can muster, and the cicadas are singing their deafening symphony. It’s that time of year again in Naples, the time when we collectively hold our breath and watch the tropics, whispering prayers to whatever weather deities we subscribe to. Hurricane season. And for Naples’ vibrant restaurant scene, it’s not just the potential for physical damage that’s a concern; it’s the emotional toll, the economic uncertainty, and the…

## Hurricane Season in Naples: “I Still Have Nightmares” – A Look at How Local Restaurants Weather the Storm (Literally) Hurricane season. Just those two words can send a shiver down the spine of any Naples resident, particularly those who pour their heart, soul, and savings into the vibrant restaurant scene that makes our city such a culinary gem. It’s not just about lost revenue during the storm itself, it’s the weeks, sometimes months, of preparation, the agonizing decision of whether to evacuate, the potential for devastating damage, and the long road to recovery that can leave a las…

## Hurricane Season in Naples: “I Still Have Nightmares”— and So Do My Spoons Hurricane season. Just those two words are enough to send a shiver down the spine of any Naples resident, let alone a restaurant owner. The salty air, the gentle sway of palm trees, the vibrant sunsets over the Gulf – we love it all. But lurking behind that postcard-perfect paradise is the ever-present threat of a tropical storm or hurricane churning its way towards our beloved coastline. And this year, as we brace ourselves for another round of potential meteorological mayhem, the anxieties are running higher t…

## Hurricane Season in Naples: “I Still Have Nightmares” – A Look at How Local Restaurants Weather the Storm Hey Naples neighbors! As the sun shines brightly and the Gulf breezes whisper through the palm trees, it’s easy to forget the looming presence of hurricane season. But for our local restaurant owners, it’s a season of anxiety, preparation, and often, agonizing recovery. A recent news piece highlighted the nationwide struggle restaurant owners face during hurricane season, and it resonated deeply with our community here in Naples. “I still have nightmares,” one owner confessed. Th…

## Hurricane Season in Naples: Sun, Sand, and…Stress? A Look at How Local Restaurants Weather the Storm (Literally) Here in Naples, Florida, we’re blessed with stunning beaches, vibrant sunsets, and a culinary scene that rivals any in the world. But paradise has its price, and for local restaurant owners, that price often comes in the form of hurricane season. From June 1st to November 30th, we hold our breath, watch the tropics, and hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Because when a hurricane hits, it’s not just the palm trees that sway – it’s the entire local economy, and ou…

## Hurricane Season in Naples: A Restaurant Owner’s Rollercoaster (and How We Can All Ride it Out) Here in Naples, we live in paradise. The turquoise waters, the sugar-sand beaches, the vibrant culinary scene – it’s easy to see why we call this place home. But paradise has a price, and that price is named Hurricane Season. Every year, from June 1st to November 30th, we collectively hold our breath, watching the tropics with a mix of anxiety and weary resignation. This isn’t just about boarded-up windows and sandbags; it’s about livelihoods, about community, about the very fabric of what m…

## Hurricane Season in Naples: “I Still Have Nightmares” and Other Tales from Our Local Restaurants Hey Naples neighbors! Can you believe it’s that time of year again? Yep, hurricane season is officially upon us, and it’s not just something we homeowners need to think about. Our vibrant restaurant scene, the heart and soul of Naples, faces a unique set of challenges every time a storm brews in the Gulf. Remember Ian? Let’s just say the memory still lingers like a faint scent of mildew in the back of a closet. This article I stumbled upon ([link to original article]) really got me thinkin…