J. Kyle Foster | Naples Daily News
Bonita Estero Rail to Trail is an $82 million-plus dream but with a plan.
Communities around the 14.9-mile Bonita-Estero rail corridor are committing their support, though some not their money yet, for a public pedestrian and biking trail, nicknamed BERT.
In February, after four years of negotiations, Seminole Gulf Railway agreed to sell Bonita-Estero rail corridor for the trail project.
Lee County, its municipalities, and Collier County, if it chooses, have until March 2026 to come up with the $82 million brokered by the Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit that works to connect people to outdoor spaces.
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Liz Freeman | Naples Daily News
In 2018, Callista Gingrich was awarded an honorary doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law in Naples.
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a Southwest Florida resident for one of his latest appointments.
Trump on Sunday announced Callista Gingrich, 58, wife of former House speaker Newt Gingrich, as his choice for ambassador to Switzerland, according to the New York Times.
The couple in 2021 purchased a $3 million home in the Quail West Golf & Country Club development in North Naples although it’s not clear if they still own the Naples home, according to Collier County property records.
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Kendall Little | Naples Daily News
Did you know that as a local you can park at the beach for free in Collier County? All you need is a shiny sticker.
Here’s how to get a Collier County beach parking sticker in 2025.
Why is beach parking free for locals?
If you’re a full-time Collier resident or property owner, you’re already paying for beach parking through your property taxes.
Where can I get a Collier County beach parking sticker?
Collier County Tax Collector, 3291 Tamiami Trail E., Naples
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park, 11565 Tamiami Trail E., Naples
East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples
Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park, 1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples
Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples
Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1st Street, Immokalee
Marco Island Branch Library, 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island
Max A. Hasse Jr. Community Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples
Naples Regional Library, 650 Central Ave., Naples
North Collier Regional Park Exhibit Hall, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples
Orange Blossom Government Center, 2335 Orange Blossom Drive, Naples
Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples
Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples
Find out what you need to bring with you to get a beach parking sticker, which beaches are included, and more on naplesnews.com.
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Laura Layden | Naples Daily News
Legendary coach Mike Ditka is selling his long-time residence in North Naples.
In the listing, the million dollar-plus home in a gated community is described as “warm and inviting.”
The Ditkas have owned the custom-built home for more than 20 years. Mostly, it’s been a part-time residence for the NFL Hall of Famer and his wife Diana.
This gallery of photos… offers a peek inside the home, with some of the furnishings still there.
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Naples Daily News
While the name Roger Gordon may not conjure an image, you’ll likely recognize names like Gordon Pass, the Gordon River and Gordon Drive. Through the years, the land and its surroundings waterways have played an important part in the development of Naples.
The below are excerpts from an article published in January 2009 in the Naples Daily News, by Kathy Tusa:
Gordon Drive might conjure up images of mansion-lined routes with luxury yachts moored nearby. However, when Roger Gordon first set foot in Naples during the 1870s, he found a vastly different landscape.
Geologists believe that Gordon Pass came into being as a result of a fierce storm that struck the coast. Subsequent storms continued to alter the shoreline, shifting sand into this waterway, often making passage impossible. Although Gordon enjoyed the mild semitropical climate and the pristine shoreline, the town of Naples, with its roads, structures and amenities, did not yet exist.
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