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Q: Any more talks or progress about the crushed rock empty corner lot on Santa Barbara and Davis? – Mike Sweeney, Naples

Plans progress for Vitano, a mixed-use development at Santa Barbara and Davis in East Naples, anchored by a new Whole Foods Market and including retail, townhomes, and apartments with construction aimed for 2027

Vuori athletic wear brand opened a new 4,000-square-foot store at Waterside Shops, Naples, showcasing its "styled for life" active wear for men and women in a space formerly occupied by Pottery Barn.

Vuori athletic and performance wear brand launched a store Sept. 4 at Waterside Shops in Naples. The much-anticipated addition features Vuori's trademarked “styled for life” active wear for men and women.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato will end its run in North Naples on Sept. 9, less than 2½ years after opening in the former Silverspot Cinema space.

The new Golf Galaxy Performance Center opened Sept. 6 next to Sprouts Farmers Market on the northwest corner of Airport-Pulling and Pine Ridge roads in North Naples.

The silver screens faded to black again at Mercato as Alamo Drafthouse Cinema closed its North Naples location Sept. 9.

La Pizzeria, opened Sept. 1 in Old Naples, offers authentic Neapolitan-style pizza with roots in Sicily and a menu including pastas and appetizers, alongside the sister Mercato Italiano market.

Dutch Bros Coffee is exploring a drive-thru at the former Sonic site in East Naples, planning to use the existing building for dual-lane service and walk-up orders, marking their growth in Southwest Florida.

Q: Do you know what is going in on 41 and Palm in the old Sonic? We see property stakes, and hope for a fresh start to take this eyesore’s place. – Shari W