Liz Freeman | Naples Daily News
The Naples Pathways Coalition is the driving force behind an ambitious project for more options for walking, running, and bicycling without worry of getting hit by cars.
The project, Paradise Coast Trail, was introduced by the coalition in 2018. It is proposed as 100 miles of paved pathway, separate from roads, that will connect Naples to Ave Maria and to Collier Seminole State Park, and Bonita Springs, according to the coalition’s executive director, Michelle Avola-Brown.
In 2023, the state Legislature adopted the segment of the Paradise Coast Trail from Marco Island through Naples, the new Paradise Coast Sports Complex, Ave Maria, Everglades City, and Immokalee into the state’s SUN Trail network that runs through the state.
Read the full article and view photos on naplesnews.com.
Robyn George | Fort Myers News-Press
Looking for a taste of Southwest Florida’s past?
Here are five of the oldest restaurants around.
- Cabbage Key Bar – 1944
- Farmers Market Restaurant – 1952
- Kelly’s Fish House Dining Room – 1953
- Skip One – late 1960s
- Stan’s Super Subs – 1972
Find out what what to eat, from seafood to burgers, subs and fresh produce, and the address of each one on naplesnews.com.
Do you want to own a home in Southwest Florida? Contact David to find a home in the area at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
J. Kyle Foster | Naples Daily News
Everglades City’s historic Railroad Depot apparently has more lives. A last-minute deal between the owner and a jilted roofing company was made Thursday, keeping the building from the auction block.
A foreclosure auction was set for Thursday morning with the dilapidated property set to go to the highest cash bidder. According to court documents, Naples-based Sun Coast Roofing Inc.’s attorney told Collier County Court Judge Michael J. Brown that “an agreement had been reached by the parties to stay the sale.”
No details of that agreement were in the documents.
Bill Odrey, owner of Everglades Adventure Center LLC ― the name under which the depot is registered ― did not answer questions sent by text. Naples Daily News asked whether someone had offered the money to pay Sun Coast or perhaps whether the bank with which he has a mortgage on the property stepped up to take care of the lien placed by Sun Coast to remain the first lienholder.
Questions remain. Like, what’s next? Read more on naplesnews.com.
Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News
What’s a “best beach towns” list without Naples being mentioned?
Not credible. At least that is our opinion.
So, kudos to Southern Living for getting the job done with its “The 50 best beach towns in the South 2025” list. The experts at Southern Living narrowed things down and beautiful Naples is No. 22 in the rankings.
America’s best beach towns: What they said about Naples
Dining and high-end shopping, a vibrant arts scene, spectacular shores—it’s easy to see why this area is dubbed the Paradise Coast. In a single day in Naples, you can catch a showy sunrise; play a round at an award-winning golf course; go boutique hopping on either Third Street South or Fifth Avenue South; and then walk over to Sea Salt, Del Mar, or Mediterrano for a delicious and memorable alfresco meal.
Read what else Southern Living said about Naples on naplesnews.com.
If you like what you see when visiting Naples, Florida, contact David to find a home in the area at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Yep, it’s true. Runway plans.
Phil Fernandez | Naples Daily News
RSW among seven largest airports in the world? Yeah, we were surprised, too. Plus, reader question: When are we getting that second runway?
After the early March column on Southwest Florida International Airport and its billions of bucks, we heard from the always insightful reader John Jaffee, who flung a good follow-up question at In the Know.
“Phil, thanks for all the facts and figures about RSW that keeps getting more popular every year,” Estero’s Double J-meister said. “One fact I was hoping for some insight on: The second runway. I know it is planned for. Any idea the timeline for it?”
OK., Jaffman. Let’s give that one a whirl, and also provide the latest stats that show RSW is one of the largest airports on Earth. Yep, that was a little surprising even to those of us who grew up here.
Read the full article and find out “When does Southwest Florida International plan second runway?” on naplesnews.com.
Flying into RSW for a house hunting visit to Southwest Florida? Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
