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Gulf-front home in Old Naples fetches $27 million

Gulf-front home in Old Naples fetches $27 million

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

Key Points

  • A Gulf-front estate in Old Naples has sold for $27 million, marking the neighborhood’s largest home resale of the year.
  • The sale is the fourth-highest existing home sale in Naples for 2026, trailing three others in Port Royal.
  • Completed in 2025, the residence features over 8,700 square feet of living space and a 5,000-square-foot rooftop deck.
  • Despite a slower summer season, agents say demand for luxury waterfront properties in Naples remains strong.

Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

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New waterfront development gets green light in Naples

New waterfront development gets green light in Naples

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

City council approved a long-planned, mixed-use waterfront development in Naples.

On June 17, council voted 4-1 in favor of the development, with one council member abstaining, due to a potential conflict of interest.

Years in the making, the project, overlooking Naples Bay, has faced challenges as it has evolved.

Formerly known as The Prom and now as The Viceroy, the development is planned on 1.81 acres of long vacant land, near the intersection of River Point Drive and the Fifth Avenue South bridge downtown.

Plans for the three-story development include short-term lodging, along with other retail and commercial uses, supported by surface and underground parking, as well as street parking.

Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

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Florida plan could cut property tax bills — but not to $0

Florida plan could cut property tax bills — but not to $0

Curt Anderson | USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida

(Correction: This story has been updated to report that the only local tax that will remain untouched is for schools. Public safety and other main services will be affected by the property tax cuts.)

The proposed property tax constitutional amendment Florida voters will consider this fall would reduce or eliminate some taxes, but not all of them. There will still be some property taxes to fund schools and other services such as public safety and infrastructure. That amount varies by location.

If 60% of voters approve the amendment on Nov. 3, beginning in 2027 the first $150,000 of a primary home, or homestead, will be exempt from non-school local taxes, and that exemption rises to $250,000 in 2028 and then will track for inflation.

Under current law, Florida residents can exempt $50,000 in taxable value for their homesteaded property. The proposed amendment applies only to non-school taxes, so that means there will still be a bill in most cases. But less than before.

Confused? Many Florida residents are by the numbers and the calculations.

For details read the full article on tallahassee.com.

Bonita Springs house No. 1 most expensive sold in Lee County for May

Bonita Springs house No. 1 most expensive sold in Lee County for May

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

These are the Top-10 most expensive homes sold in Lee County for May 2026.

Data and content provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.

1. 26040 Fawnwood Court, Bonita Springs

List price: $4,750,000

Sold price: $4,450,000

Neighborhood/Development: Bonita Bay

Size: 5,266 square feet

Year built: 1998

Days on market: 40

Amenities: Beach Access, Clubhouse, Community Pool/Spa, Fishing Pier, Golf Course, Lap Pool, Marina, Private Membership, Putting Green, Sauna, Tennis Court, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Gas Fire Pit, Outdoor Kitchen

Naples house goes for $15.9M, most expensive transaction for May 2026

Naples house goes for $15.9M, most expensive transaction for May 2026

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

These are the Top-10 most expensive houses sold in Collier County for May 2026.

Data and content provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.

1. 3580 Gin Lane, Naples

List price: $15,900,000

Sold price: $15,900,000

Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal

Size: 6,816 square feet

Year built: 2003

Days on market: 4

Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock/Lift, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill

View: Bay

Read the full Top-10 list on naplesnews.com.

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