Wonder Gardens Unveils Exciting Plans for New “Otter Grotto” Exhibit
The Everglades Wonder Gardens was hit hard by Hurricane Irma, the pandemic, and, most recently, Hurricane Ian. The staff and volunteers have worked hard to build back and…
Govenor Desantis Signs “Live Local Act” to Provide Affordable Housing for Florida Residents
Governor Ron Desantis signed the "Live Local Act" in Naples on Wednesday. Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples who spearheaded the bill described it as a"multi-faceted bill of ideas and suggestions…
Your Guide to St. Patrick’s Day in SWFL 2023
It's time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in SWFL! Bars and restaurants from Cape Coral to Naples are preparing to party with corned beef and cabbage, bagpipes, and…
Tethered Balloon Ride Proposed for Downtown Fort Myers
A tethered hot air balloon ride was recently proposed at a Fort Myers city council meeting. The proposed location is a city-owned property at the corner of Hendry…
Buy Now or Wait for Rates to Fall? Here is What You Need to Know.
When deciding on the best time to enter the market as a buyer, there are two main factors most people consider: interest rates and prices. The caveat is…
SWFL Housing Market Report | Springtime Buying Ramping Up As Market Continues To Stabilize
When it comes to the SWFL housing market, our busiest months in terms of sales volume are February through July. This year, we won't see the across-the-board bidding…
New Mixed-Use Development Proposed by Naples Beach Club
The Naples Beach Hotel and Gulf Club opened in 1940 and remained a landmark in Naples for over 70 years. The Athens Group purchased the 125-acre property in…
Updated 7.13 | “Woodfield Estero” Approved for Coconut Road, U.S. 41 Intersection
Updated 7.13.23 On Wednesday, The Estero Council approved an ordinance to rezone the Woodfield Estero parcel from "mixed-use planned development" to "Estero planned development." This approval will give…
SWFL Beach Reopening Update
Hurricane Ian damaged protective dunes, displaced tons of sand, and buried debris in the sands of our beaches. The violent storm also swept dangerous debris, fuel, and other…
FDOT Planning to Widen I-75 in Lee and Collier Counties
The Florida Department of Transportation recently began the planning phase of their I-75 South Corridor Master Plan. The South Corridor runs from Collier Boulevard in East Naples all…
