Dorona restaurant in Naples is permanently closing this week after operating for more than seven years in The Gateway of Naples retail center next to Naples High School. Dorona’s last day is May 16. When the modern Italian steakhouse launched in January 2018, it was the third Naples restaurant concept from Chef Fabrizio and Ingrid Aielli, the local husband-and-wife team behind Sea Salt, Barbatella, Grappino and Bakery At Grappino, all local dining favorites that remain open in Naples. In an email to loyal guests this week, Aielli Group announced it is terminating Dorona's lease at 2110 Tamiami Trail N., a longtime restaurant end space that previously was home to TGI Friday’s and Midtown Kitchen & Bar. “After many memorable meals, shared celebrations and unforgettable evenings, the time has come for us to say goodbye,” the email reads in part. 

Neighborhood Health Clinic opened its expanded Medication Room at its location near Goodlette-Frank Road and Central Avenue in Naples. The 1,850-square-foot space was constructed for $500,000. Equipped with updated technology and increased storage capacity, the expanded space allows for a larger inventory of nonnarcotic formulary medications. This enables the nonprofit clinic to fill prescriptions immediately, helping to ensure compliance and minimizing delays in treatment, officials said. In 2024, the clinic distributed $6.5 million in retail value of medications in partnerships with Americares, Direct Relief, Dispensary of Hope and others. The expansion also consolidates medication dispensary operations into one dedicated space, improving volunteer coordination, volunteer physician consultations and direct patient support. The nonprofit delivers medical care to low-income, working but uninsured Collier County adults using a professional volunteer staff, and is funded by private philanthropy.

Upscale dining and drinking destination Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar opened a 10,000-square-foot location at Bell Tower in south Fort Myers. Located at 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 221, the space offers indoor and outdoor seating, along with a second-floor bar called The Rooftop. The south Fort Myers restaurant is the largest of the 12 locations in Florida, and it’s the second based in Southwest Florida. Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar opened in North Naples at Mercato in 2024. Tap 42 specializes in contemporary American cuisine, including appetizers such as the popular Truffle Street Corn Guacamole and Crispy Asian Calamari Tower. There is a selection of gourmet burgers and sandwiches, including the viral Chopped Chicken Caesar Wrap, and a variety of entrees, such as Burrata Chicken Parm Alla Vodka, Flame Grilled 14-ounce New York Strip and their Grilled Salmon Zen Bowl. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. 

Fort Myers-based Alico Inc. reported a net loss of $111.4 million attributable to common stockholders in its second quarter, according to an earnings report. Company officials said the increase in net loss from $15.8 million in the same period in 2024 was partially due to the result of approximately $119.3 million of accelerated depreciation on the company's citrus trees because of the announcement of its strategic transformation to a diversified land company and decision to wind down citrus operations. The company posted $17.98 million in revenue, a 0.7% year-over-year decrease. The company completed its last major citrus harvest in April. Alico will conduct a final harvest on the majority of the 3,783 acres of remaining operational citrus groves in fiscal year 2026 and will have negotiated agreements to lease another 5,250 acres of different groves to third-party citrus growers next season.

Northwest Regional Library, 519 Chiquita Blvd. N. in Cape Coral, will close temporarily for flooring replacement May 19. The building will reopen at noon May 27, following the Memorial Day holiday. Item due dates have been extended, and library programs have been canceled. An exterior book drop will be available 24/7 for those interested in returning items. 

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Florida that sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning Feb. 11. The disaster declaration covers the primary counties of Glades, Hendry, Martin and Palm Beach, and the adjacent counties of Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Highlands, Lee, Okeechobee and St. Lucie. The SBA cannot provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises. Disaster loans are available for working capital needs caused by the disaster, even if the small business or private nonprofit did not suffer any physical damage. The loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills not paid due to the disaster. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofits, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. To apply, click here. 

The inaugural TwinEagles charity golf tournament at The Club at TwinEagles in Golden Gate Estates raised more than $100,000 to support STARability Foundation and its innovative and transformative programming for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The nonprofit’s life-transforming work ensures families have access to programs, resources and an inclusive community that provides opportunities to lead a meaningful and productive life.

United Way of Lee, Hendry and Glades’ annual Swing into Spring event April 26 at LaBelle Civic Center raised $27,000. The money raised ensures that 20 local agencies can continue more than 40 programs and initiatives to focus on issues that improve lives and can further United Way’s mission of improving the quality of life for all people in the community.

The July issue of Gulfshore Business will feature our annual Collier County Business Profiles special advertising section. Collier County Business Profiles will again spotlight the most successful businesses and organizations based in the county. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to showcase your company's leaders, teams, products and services to the more than 55,000 monthly readers of Gulfshore Business. For advertising inquiries, contact Advertising Director Chris Renstrom at 239-498-8517 or chris.renstrom@gulfshorebusiness.com.