Bonita Springs’ newest brewery, Chubby Mermaid Brewing, will sample its beer, pretzels and homemade beer cheese at Grumpy Goat Coffee’s next Sips & Bites free tasting event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

2025 began with a Cape Coral bakery debuting on Jan. 1 and ended with the grand opening a full service restaurant in Bonita ...