Mercato moving right along: First retailer Whole Foods set to open Friday New Whole Foods Market in North Naples set to open Friday The first retail store and the staple of The Mercato, a new mixed-use development (residential and commercial property) on the corner of US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road will be open for […]
Naples City & Collier County beach stickers might be a hotter commodity than its real estate Collier, Naples beach stickers a hot commodity Collier County and Naples city officials are in the process of creating a new beach sticker that will be placed on the inside of the owners’ windshield. It seems there has been […]
Paradise Coast voted one of the Top 10 healthiest hometowns AARP September/October 2008 “Live Longer, Live Here! America’s 10 Healthiest Cities” These ten cities have made healthy living and active retirement a true priority. After reading this article, you might want to move there, too. The cities were chosen based on extensive research and the […]
The Venetian Village: Crown jewel of Park Shore future of Paradise Coast The Venetian Village was built in 1988 to accompany the many luxurious beach and bay front condominiums of Park Shore. Its Mediterranean architecture helps to blend this upscale, yet diverse shopping and dining area into the overall theme of its surrounding neighbors. With […]
Il Regalo: The newest enclave of custom built homes in the heart of Naples Location, location, location…Il Regalo, the newest community by Imperial Homes of Southwest Florida, is conveniently nestled off Orange Blossom Drive, between Goodlette and Airport-Pulling Roads. With only 35 home sites comprising this small gated community, it is easy to see why […]
Naples Builder Kraft Construction acquired by Manhattan Construction Company Construction giant buys out Naples-based Kraft Manhattan Construction Company has acquired a controlling interest in Naples-based Kraft Construction Co. Inc. The deal will create one of the largest privately held general construction companies in Florida. “Manhattan Construction Group is a subsidiary of Rooney Holdings Inc., an […]
Paradise Coast Builder: Imperial Homes of Southwest Florida Established in 1984, Imperial Homes of Southwest Florida is one of the area’s most prominent custom home builders. Imperial Homes has earned this reputation by building relationships with their customers based on trust, innovation, quality, and service. Leading Imperial’s team of professionals is its president, Curtis Gunther. […]
Latest proposed Naples budget holds tax rate steady. According to the latest proposed City of Naples budget, Paradise Coast taxpayers will not see an increase in their 2009 tax rate. They won’t see a tax break, either. The City of Naples is going to their rollback rate. This means the city will generate the same […]
Moorings Real Estate History: Beach and Bay Front Condominiums In 1957, with backing from a wealthy Cuban named Julio Lobo, Milton Link purchased the first of six sections of land, which was to be developed into the Moorings. Link paid $1.5 million for that first section of land which was almost totally submerged from the […]
Tropical Storm Fay: Plenty of rain, no major injuries Tropical storm leaves the Paradise Coast with plenty of rain, no major injuries or serious property damage. At around 5 a.m. on Tuesday morning tropical storm Fay came ashore over Cape Romano near Marco Island. Fay’s strongest sustained winds were measured at about 69 mph and […]