Christian Ross | Ross Law/Ross Title (Featuring John Andy of Smart Set Builders)
This week’s video was a great one. I had the chance to sit down with John Andy of Smart Set Builders, and he did an outstanding job explaining topics that come up constantly in real estate closings—but rarely get explained clearly. You can watch the full episode now at www.YouTube.com/ChristianRoss, along with every other episode available on demand.
John and I talked about practical, real-world issues that buyers, sellers, Realtors, and other professionals deal with on a weekly basis.
Mark H. Bickel & Andrew West | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
How is the airport looking these days? Different.
If you a catching a plane at Southwest Florida International Airport or just happen to be driving by RSW, you will see significant progress on the new concourse being built as part of a multi-year expansion project.
The project is now in Phase Two. It’s a $1.1 billion project that is adding the new concourse −Concourse E − and it’s Lee County’s largest public works project – ever.
The current site work includes laying piping for drainage underground and moving more dirt to prepare the ground for asphalt.
The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently were given a chance to see the progress up close on a tour with Steve Hennigan, the executive director and CEO of the Lee County Port Authority.
Once again, Southwest Florida is receiving praise for being one of the best places to retire in the United States.
Three Southwest Florida locations − Naples, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs − are on the U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Retire list for 2026 with all three locations appearing in the Top-25.
Naples, which was No. 1 on the 2025 Best Places to Retire list, fell to No. 18. Cape Coral came in at No. 21 followed at No. 22 by Bonita Springs.
U.S. News & World Report says it is the “global authority in rankings and consumer advice.”
Why did Naples fall in the Best Places to Retire rankings? Read the full article on naplesnews.com. Make sure to view the photo gallery
The Naples-Bonita Springs area is a great place to retire! Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Here’s a simple breakdown of the four main types of probate and how they interact.
Domiciliary vs. Ancillary Probate
Domiciliary Probate happens in the state where the deceased lived permanently. For Florida residents, this means probate is opened in their Florida county of residence and covers all in-state property.
Ancillary Probate is required when the deceased owned property in another state. For example, if a New York resident owned a Naples condo, probate would be opened in New York (domiciliary) and in Florida (ancillary) to handle the Florida property.
Formal vs. Summary Administration
Formal Administration is the standard probate process when the estate is worth more than $75,000 or the death occurred within the past two years. It requires appointing a personal representative, notifying creditors, and court oversight before assets are distributed.
Summary Administration is a simplified option when the estate value is under $75,000 or the death occurred more than two years ago. It’s faster and less costly, but beneficiaries may be responsible for unpaid debts.
How They Work Together
These categories often overlap:
A Florida resident with out-of-state property may need domiciliary probate in Florida plus ancillary probate elsewhere.
A non-resident with Florida property will need ancillary probate here, which may be handled formally or summarily depending on value and timing.
Estates more than two years old may qualify for summary administration, even if larger.
Kendall Little | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Every October, the quiet fishing town of Everglades City comes alive with the cracks of crab claws signaling the start of stone crab season in Southwest Florida. Known as the “Stone Crab Capital of the World,” Everglades City knows how to do stone crab claws right.
Looking for the freshest stone crab claws this season? With insights from Everglades Welcome Center manager Patty Huff, we’ve rounded up five great restaurants and fish markets in Everglades City serving some of the best catches in the region.
Stone crab fun facts
Stone crabs are considered a renewable resource because fishermen don’t need to kill the crabs to harvest their claws. Stone crabs begin regrowing their claws within 30 to 90 days.
Everglades City is known as the Stone Crab Capital of the World.
There are strict harvest rules during stone crab season. Only claws that measure two and three-fourths inches from the joint to the tip may be harvested. The rest of the crab is released unharmed to keep the population healthy. Harvesting can only take place from Oct. 15 until May 1.
Stone crabs are found and harvested in other states, but Florida provides 99% of all stone crabs for the country.
Triad Seafood Market & Cafe… For all the places to get stone crab claws in Everglades City read the full article on naplesnews.com.
