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Naples ‘house on the beach’ condo lists for $13.9 million

Naples ‘house on the beach’ condo lists for $13.9 million

Andrea Stetson | Special to The News-Press & Naples Daily News

Jeanna Wolfe’s spacious home has sliding glass doors that lead to a humongous lanai with a pool and spa overlooking the Gulf. That might not seem unusual unless you know that Wolfe lives in a condo.

“We didn’t want to be in a condo building, but this is like a house on the beach,” Wolfe stressed. “The terrace has stairs right to the beach. It really feels perfect for the person that wants a house on the beach, but the ease of a condo.”

It is the only one of the 19 condos in The Vanderbilt with its own terrace and pool and that terrace spans 5,793 square feet and includes the large deck with its pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, sitting and dining areas and garden. That is almost as much as the interior which is 6,141 square feet under air. The entire property is 12,640 square feet.

“It was lived in by the developer of this building, and we met them and became friends, and we told them if you are ever going to sell let us know and that was 2012 and we have been here ever since,” Wolfe explained. “It is just our unique place. Nobody knows it exists. We have spent many years here and have loved it here.”

Wolfe’s beloved husband, Jeff, recently passed away and Wolfe now wants a change and is selling her dream home for $13,995,000.

Read more about how Jeanna and her husband enjoyed living in this lovely home, on naplesnews.com.

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‘Hamilton,’ Jimi, more: Artis—Naples new season big on icons

‘Hamilton,’ Jimi, more: Artis—Naples new season big on icons

Legendary composers and iconic musicals highlight the upcoming Artis—Naples season.

The Naples entertainment venue has announced its 2026-27 performing arts subscription season, which features Baker Museum’s upcoming exhibitions, concerts and more.

Here’s what to know.

‘Engage, inspire and entertain’
The 2026-27 season marks the organization’s third year under the artistic leadership of Sharon and Timothy Ubben Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley. Additional performances and exhibitions will be announced in July 2026.

“As Artis—Naples enters its third season under Alexander Shelley’s artistic leadership, we continue to build on a strong foundation while evolving as a multidisciplinary organization serving Southwest Florida audiences,” said Artis—Naples CEO and President Kathleen van Bergen in a news release.

‘Artists confront the world’
The Naples Philharmonic Masterworks Series kicks off in in late October as Shelley conducts Beethoven and Brahms, with South Korean classical pianist Yeol Eum Son performing.

The November concert features Igor Stravinsky’s The Firebird, setting the stage for 2027 when Shelley conducts a series of concerts in March 2027 of Beethoven’s symphonies 1 through 9.

“In Beethoven’s symphonies, in large-scale orchestral and vocal works and in the more intimate language of chamber music, artists confront the world as it is while reaching toward what it might become,” Shelley said in the news release.

‘Hamilton’ returns for Broadway series, and lots more…read on naplesnews.com

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Naples billionaires named among America’s self-made elite by Forbes

Naples billionaires named among America’s self-made elite by Forbes

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

Forbes has named the 250 greatest living self-made Americans.

Among the elite group: A few Naples residents, who also happen to be billionaires.

The new list is the latest installment of the Forbes 250 initiative — a year-long project launched in 2026 to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

The Self-Made 250 List spotlights Americans whose journeys began with a “profound disadvantage” and whose success stories are defined by “resilience, reinvention and ambition.” Listees include well-known celebrities and icons such as Oprah Winfrey, Lebron James and Dolly Parton.

Locals on the list include long-time Naples resident Shahid Khan, ranked at No. 21.

Khan, 74, owns auto parts supplier Flex-N-Gate and the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. According to Forbes, he immigrated to the U.S. from Pakistan with $500 in his pocket, before building his industrial and sports empire that includes the Fulham Football Club.

Per Forbes, the business mogul is also the richest man in Naples — and Southwest Florida. He sat at No. 193 on the 2026 World’s Billionaires list by Forbes, retaining his position as one of the top 200 wealthiest people on the planet.

Who else is on the list? Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

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Naples No. 1 for women-owned businesses among small U.S. metros

Naples No. 1 for women-owned businesses among small U.S. metros

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

Women who own small businesses in Naples have something to brag about.

According to a study by Coworking Cafe. a listing service for flex workspace solutions, Naples-Marco Island ranks No. 1 among the top small U.S. metros for women-owned businesses.

The study was released in March in honor of International Women’s Month.

“We’re celebrating the women who don’t just break glass ceilings, they build the foundations beneath them,” the website said.

According to Coworking Cafe, female entrepreneurs represent one of the most dynamic forces reshaping the American economy.

Women-owned businesses now account for nearly 23% of all U.S. firms, and with business formation rates surging in unexpected corners of the country, the geography of women’s entrepreneurship is shifting quickly.

By the numbers: Naples businesses owned by women

  • Ranks #1 among small U.S. metros
  • 18.2% self-employment (#1 for this metric)
  • 2,409 business formations per 100K (#2)
  • 46.4% GDP growth since 2019 (#4)

Read what the Co-Working Cafe study said about Naples on naplesnews.com.

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Marco Island’s JW Marriott sold. Find out to whom and for how much

Marco Island’s JW Marriott sold. Find out to whom and for how much

J. Kyle Foster | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

The iconic JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort on Marco Island is being sold, and the new owners plan major renovations.

Barings LLC, the $481 billion asset management arm of insurer MassMutual is selling the luxury hotel operated by Marriott International, along with its Hammock Bay and Rookery golf courses in Naples, to Sculptor Diversified Real Estate Income Trust, Inc., for $835 million cash, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Marriott did not return a request for comment by deadline.

One of the few JW Marriott properties located directly on the beach, Marco Island’s resort opened Dec. 18, 1971, as a Marco Beach Hotel and Villas. Built by the Mackle brothers and their Deltona Corporation development company, the property was sold to Marriott in 1979. It was later sold to MassMutual.

When did Marco Island’s Marriott become a JW Marriott?
On Jan. 1, 2016, after $320 million in renovations, the Marco Island Marriott officially re-branded itself as the luxury-tier JW Marriott Marco Beach Resort. The brand operates more than 100 hotels globally, with select, dedicated luxury beach resorts in key destinations including Marco Island, Los Cabos (Mexico), and Phuket (Thailand). These properties focus on direct beach access and high-end amenities.

Read more on naplesnews.com.