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The Dunes golf course and club on Sanibel sells for $3 million, has link to new project

The Dunes golf course and club on Sanibel sells for $3 million, has link to new project

Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel Island is under new ownership.

The club, including its recently refurbished championship 18-hole golf course, has been acquired by Fort Myers Future, a local real estate development company.

Property records show a purchase price of $3 million. The sale closed Oct. 15. It follows another Sanibel golf club that was bought in September by a different group.

Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

Six awesome locations we recommend for kayaking and canoeing in Southwest Florida

Six awesome locations we recommend for kayaking and canoeing in Southwest Florida

Mark H. Bickel and Chad Gillis | Naples Daily News

Let’s have a paddle pow-wow.

And let’s admit, there’s no better place to do that than right here in Southwest Florida, a place some people might cal a paddler’s paradise.

Now that the weather is starting to become more “seasonal friendly” the next few months might be the best time to enjoy gliding in the water.

Why is Southwest Florida considered a great place to put a kayak or canoe in the water?

Warm, shallow waterways litter the coast, from small creeks and rivers on the mainland side to the open Gulf.

You can fish, ogle at the plethora of exotic birds, scan the horizon for dolphins or simply soak in the sun.

And paddling is a great way to get some exercise, all while enjoying a landscape people travel from across the world to see.

From the interior cypress swamps to the bays and beaches, water and small boats just go together here.

Here are our best places to paddle. Enjoy!

Cape Romano
Located at the northern edge of Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Cape Romano is a popular destination for both day-trips and overnight adventures.

There are five more places to kayak in Southwest Florida. Read the full story on naplesnews.com.

Looking for a home with easy access to the outdoor recreation of Southwest Florida? Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Collier commissioners unanimously approve second Costco, despite neighborhood opposition

Collier commissioners unanimously approve second Costco, despite neighborhood opposition

Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

After a nearly five-hour hearing, Collier commissioners approved plans for a second Costco in the county.

On Oct. 14, commissioners voted on two related petitions for the project, which faced strong opposition from neighbors.

About 60 people signed up to speak, although many ceded their time to others. Most spoke against the project, raising traffic, public safety and environmental concerns.

Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

Bonita Springs property tops September’s list of Top 10 Lee County most expensive homes

Bonita Springs property tops September’s list of Top 10 Lee County most expensive homes

Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press

Here are the Top 10 most expensive single-family homes sold in Lee County for September 2025.

Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.

1. 26532 Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs

  • List price: $15,500,000
  • Sold price: $14,300,000
  • Neighborhood/Development: Bonita Beach
  • Size: 5,303 square feet
  • Year built: 2025
  • Days on market: 18
  • Amenities: Gulf Front, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen/Shower
  • View: Bay, Gulf

Read the full list on news-press.com.

Ready to explore the most exceptional properties of Southwest Florida? Contact me today to begin your journey. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Real estate: Port Royal house in Naples tops September list of most expensive homes sold

Real estate: Port Royal house in Naples tops September list of most expensive homes sold

Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

Here are the Top 10 most expensive single-family homes sold in Collier County for September 2025.

Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.

1. 3240 Gin Lane, Naples

  • List price: $25,950,000
  • Sold price: $24,950,000
  • Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal
  • Size: 7,551 square feet
  • Year built: 2024
  • Days on market: 191
  • Amenities: Bayfront, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Gas Fire Pit/Grill, Deck, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
  • View: Bay, Canal

Read about the other nine homes on the list here.

Ready to explore the most exceptional properties of Southwest Florida? Contact me today to begin your journey. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

 

Florida HOA and condo laws: Does the association have to fork over records when you ask?

Florida HOA and condo laws: Does the association have to fork over records when you ask?

Joseph Endicott, attorney Goede, DeBoest & Cross, special to the Naples Daily News

Q: I live in a condominium association and need access to my association’s official records but have been told that there are restrictions governing the manner and frequency in which I can request these documents. Is it permissible for my association to adopt restrictions on official records requests? S.F., Naples

A: One of the duties of condominium associations in Florida is to maintain official records of the association. The types of records that are considered official records are identified in Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, and cover a wide array of different documents, from voting records to building permits. These official record requirements enable associations to operate in a transparent manner and ensure that proper record keeping is maintained. Florida law requires that these official records be made available for inspection by a requesting owner within ten business days.

The board of directors for your association may choose to ensure that these record requests are handled as efficiently as possible and adopt procedures pursuant to their rule-making authority to do so. Among the procedures commonly established are receipt, frequency, and format restrictions. These procedures assist the association in processing requests as they come in, prevent abusive practices, and limit an overabundance of requests from overwhelming management staff.

Read the rest of the answer here, and the answer to this next question.

Q: I installed very nice custom tile on my lanai, and the association is now telling me that the tile must be removed in order to do some concrete restoration on the deck. The association is also telling me that the association will not replace the tile. This does not seem right. What is the law on this? D.M., Bonita Springs