Naples

Of the top five spots, the Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island area reported a median home price of $810,000; Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach was at $610,000; North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton was at $513,000; Cape Coral-Fort Myers reported in at $445,000, and the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin was at $441,500.

For many, Collier County elicits images of golf courses, beautiful beaches and affluent people. But for some residents, a different reality exists, as the population experiencing food insecurity continues to grow.The Federal Reserve Economic Data reports Collier’s annual median household income at an estimated $75,799 in 2021, the last reported year. Of the nearly 386,000 population, 10.4% were living in poverty.

At a recent gathering of business owners and entrepreneurs, the guest speakers were family members of Ray Lutgert. Lutgert began his commercial real estate development business nearly 50 years ago, starting with the Park Shore planned unit community in Naples. When Lutgert died in 2010 at the age of 90, his legacy has been continued by his children and grandchildren.

Naples mobile home residents feel helpless as community moves forward with post-hurricane rebuild.

The Naples Council on World Affairs is hosting “The Path Forward into a Decisive Decade” seminar on Friday (Feb. 24). The council’s mission is to “educate, inspire, and engage Americans in international affairs, and the critical global issues of our times.”

The Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center opened January 15th in Naples.

The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is reminding residents and visitors to stay safe this winter by taking precautions during cold weather and in Lee County two warming stations were opened due to the colder temperatures.

A group of industry leaders are asking local officials to provide work-force housing

The Florida Ethics Commission said it found probable cause that Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann misused her position "to steer City employees and City resources to investigate non-City related matters to benefit herself and another individual."

The Florida Ethics Commission has found probable cause that Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann misused her position "to steer City employees and City resources to investigate non-City related matters to benefit herself and another individual."