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Collier County real estate: Top-10 most expensive homes sold in April

Collier County real estate: Top-10 most expensive homes sold in April

Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press

A Naples home is No. 1 on the list for most expensive single-family property transfers in Collier County from April 1-30, 2023.

This home is located at 1 3rd Ave. S. in Olde Naples. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It was previously sold for $12.6 million in 2021.

Following are the Top 10 real estate sales in Collier County recorded for April 2023:

(Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate)

1. 1 3rd Ave. S., Naples
List price: $18,000,000
Sold price: $18,000,000
Neighborhood/Subdivision: Olde Naples
Size: 2,400 sq. ft.
Year built: 1979
Days on market: 1
Amenities: Gulf Front, Beach Access, Deck
View: Gulf

2. 2140 Canna Way, Naples
List price: $9,900,000
Sold price: $9,000,000
Neighborhood/Subdivision: Isle Royal
Size: 11,826 sq. ft.
Year built: 2011
Days on market: 34
Amenities: Lakefront, Clubhouse, Community Pool/Spa, Private Membership, Putting Green, Tennis Court, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
View: Golf course, Lake
March Top 10:Top 10: March’s most expensive house in Collier County sold for $32.5 million

3. 740 Coral Drive, Naples
List price: $6,950,000
Sold price: $6,750,000
Neighborhood/Subdivision: Coquina Sands
Size: 6,677 sq. ft.
Year built: 2006
Days on market: 51
Amenities: Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Fence

Read about #7 – #10

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Naples lands on travel destination list for first-time solo travelers

Naples lands on travel destination list for first-time solo travelers

Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press

Naples is a popular travel destination. We know this. People come to Naples from all over this country and all over the world.

The city has amazing restaurants. It has outstanding golf courses. There are numerous cultural attractions from the arts to the theater and of course, the philharmonic.

So, it should not be a surprise to see Naples appear on another “destination” list.

But this one is a little different.

Naples appears on a list that ranks it as the No. 5 destination in the U.S. for first-time solo travelers.

And Naples is one of those places, coming in behind No. 1 Washington, D.C, Austin, Texas, Denver and Portland, Oregon.

Part of the research highlights a “top attraction to visit in the destination”. For Naples, using Trip Advisor and TikTok data it is the Naples Botanical Garden.

“We are excited to top this list for individual travelers, and we think it’s fitting that they favor spending time at Naples Botanical Garden,” said Andrea Nickrent, Vice President of Development & Marketing for the Naples Botanical Garden. “Solo travelers can essentially choose their own adventure on our 170-acre campus. Gardens are full of sights, sounds, and scents that can be enjoyed at your own pace. Many visitors like to explore on their own and take advantage of our self-guided audio tours, join one of our daily group tours, or just experience the respite that is Naples Botanical Garden.”

Read the complete article on Fort Myers Press

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First rooftop restaurant planned on Fifth Avenue South in Naples

First rooftop restaurant planned on Fifth Avenue South in Naples

Laura Layden | Naples Daily News

By next year, swanky Fifth Avenue South could have its first rooftop restaurant.

Plans for a Prime Social on Naples’ unofficial “Main Street” are slowly advancing.

The project is winding its way through the city’s review and approval process.

Most recently, the Design Review Board got a second look at the conceptual plans, which continue to evolve.

The restaurant would be one of the largest on the avenue – at roughly 7,800 square feet. It would include outdoor dining, with sweeping views of the city.

Prime Social is a newer concept by Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. On the restaurants’ website, it’s described as a “lively and dynamic rooftop cocktail lounge designed for conversation,” where people can “gather to enjoy the moment.” The first one opened in Kansas City, Missouri in 2021.

The one in Naples will require a third story addition to a prominent commercial building at 837 Fifth Avenue S.

The building’s current tenants include Chops City Grill and Engel & Volkers Real Estate.

Read the full story including architectural design and concept.

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Long-anticipated rural village Rivergrass to break ground this year

Long-anticipated rural village Rivergrass to break ground this year

Laura Layden | Naples Daily News

A lingering legal dispute isn’t holding up the rural village of Rivergrass.

The planned village is moving ahead in eastern Collier County.

While parts of a legal challenge brought by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida are still pending and headed for trial, construction is expected to start soon on the expansive master-planned community.

The community will be built on roughly 1,000 acres off Oil Well Road, east of Golden Gate Estates – on land once used for farming.

“We anticipate breaking ground on Rivergrass in 2023 and look forward to the first homes being available to residents by the end of 2024,” said Christian Spilker, president and CEO of Collier Enterprises and a partner in The Tarpon Blue Family of Cos.

Read more about Rivergrass new home construction in eastern Collier County.

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US Open Pickleball Championships 2023 in Naples

US Open Pickleball Championships 2023 in Naples

Dan DeLuca | Naples Daily News

The seventh annual Minto US Open Pickleball Championships return to Naples this week with the largest field and largest purse in the event’s history.

More than 3,000 competitors of all ages and levels will descend on East Naples Community Park for the tournament, which begins Saturday and runs through Sunday, April 22. Players from all 50 states and 29 different counties will be in attendance, including the top 200 professionals who will compete for a US Open record purse of $125,000.

Read more…

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Aspen developer proposes major development in downtown Naples

Aspen developer proposes major development in downtown Naples

Laura Layden | Naples Daily News

An out-of-town developer has proposed a lofty redevelopment project in downtown Naples.

It would span nearly two city blocks.

The application is still winding its way through the city’s review and approval process. Ultimately, it needs a thumbs up from City Council – and a final sign off from the city’s Design Review Board – to happen.

Here’s some of what we know:

The redevelopment proposal involves more than 4 acres of mostly vacant land, between the historic Tin City and the infamous Fifth Avenue shopping district.

The property sits east of Four Corners, where U.S. 41 turns east toward Miami…

Long-time Naples residents will recognize one of those addresses as the former home of the iconic St. George & The Dragon restaurant, the dimly lit, old-school steakhouse that operated at 936 Fifth Ave. S. for more than 40 years…

Read more to about whether this development will include a Restoration Hardware and Whole Foods market.

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