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Collier chugs forward with rail-to-trail plan. Who is paying for it?

Collier chugs forward with rail-to-trail plan. Who is paying for it?

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

Plans for a major walking and bicycling trail in Southwest Florida are one step closer to reality.

On March 10, Collier commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of finalizing the county’s purchase of about 24 acres — or about 1.5 miles of the Seminole Gulf Railway — to be included in the first phase of a new recreational trail.

Extending into Lee County, the trail, known as BERT (Bonita-Estero Rail Trail), has been years in the making.

After debate, Collier commissioners agreed to fund virtually all of the county’s land purchase with money from Conservation Collier, a voter-approved, taxpayer-funded program established in 2003 to acquire and preserve environmentally sensitive lands.

Read more about BERT on naplesnews.com.

Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements

Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements

If you’re a homebuyer working with an agent who is a REALTOR®, it means you are working with a professional ethically obligated to work in your best interest. As of August 17, 2024, you will be asked to sign a written buyer agreement after you’ve chosen the professional you want to work with. Here’s what you should know about these agreements: Read the full article here.

Healthcare building boom in SW FL: What’s coming that you may need?

Healthcare building boom in SW FL: What’s coming that you may need?

Liz Freeman | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News

You don’t think about needing medical care until you do. But health care industry leaders in Southwest Florida know all about the high demand for care and how much that demand is going to grow.

That’s why they are in the middle of a billion-dollar building boom and investing in the latest medical advancements.

Construction of hospitals and specialty care centers are a frequent site in Fort Myers and Naples and everywhere in between.

The projects with massive price tags validate the population boom is far from over, where the slower-pace lifestyle that was once the draw is no more.

What’s being built isn’t just for retirees with aging ailments but also for families with kids who have vastly different medical needs.

Read more on naplesnews.com.

Cha-ching: Remodeled Naples penthouse sells for record $26 million

Cha-ching: Remodeled Naples penthouse sells for record $26 million

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

A Naples penthouse has fetched a record price of $26 million.

The selling agents boast that the price is the highest paid for a condo resale in Collier County, based on data culled from the SWFLA MLS (multiple listing service). The next closest sale based on the same data: $19.5 million.

The record-smashing penthouse — Penthouse 3 at The Regent — first listed at $29.5 million. It hit the MLS in March 2024, raising eyebrows, as a then unheard-of asking price in the beachfront high-rise tower.

Built by The Lutgert Cos. and completed in 2002, The Regent, a 24-story tower overlooking the Gulf, sitting within the city of Naples, has 37 homes. That includes five penthouses.

Penthouse Three came to market after a major renovation by Borelli Construction and Calusa Bay Design.

Read the full article on naplesnews.com, be sure to check out the photos!

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The Island West Bay Club

The Island West Bay Club

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A collection of Gulf View Residences starting at $2.7M

Luxury Waterfront Condominiums on Estero Bay

Island West Bay is an intimate collection of 86 luxury corner residences rising along the Estero Bay shoreline. The tower is now under construction, creating a rare opportunity for buyers seeking panoramic Gulf views, modern floorplans with dual exposures, and immediate access to golf, beach, and club amenities at West Bay Club. The location places residents minutes from Naples with a lifestyle that begins well before move in.

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.

Vivid Shores New Construction Homes

Vivid Shores New Construction Homes

New Construction Homes by Pulte Home and Stock Luxury Homes at Vivid Shores in Bonita Springs, Florida.

  • Pulte Homes: one and two story modern design single family homes, designed for comfortable living.
  • Stock Luxury Homes: luxury homes on 78′ and 90′ homesites, floorplans from 2700 to 4000+ sq ft.

Live the Luxury Life Lakeside in Bonita Springs
Vivid Shores is an exclusive lakefront enclave located off Bonita Grande Drive in Bonita Springs, Florida, two miles north of Bonita Beach Road. As the last community of its kind in the area, it offers an elevated lifestyle defined by luxury, comfort, and modern elegance. The community offers 13 acres of lakefronr amenities.

Vivid Shores is a collaboration between Pulte Homes and Stock Development, offering 635 homesites with 451 new-construction residences. New homes will combine high-end finishes and modern layouts designed to complement the natural surroundings. Blending resort-style living with suburban convenience, the community provides a tranquil yet connected lifestyle with easy access to all of Southwest Florida.
 
To explore the new construction homes at Vivid Shores, contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.