Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
It’s always a good time to hunt for shells in Southwest Florida. But with snowbird and tourist season just underway, we thought it would be a good idea to inspire shelling enthusiasts with a list of rare shells you can find here and around Florida.Every collection needs a “gotta have it” bucket list. Stamps. Coins. Baseball cards. Comic books. Movie posters. Yes, even seashells.
And with seashells, what’s nice is, you already have a bucket so it is just a matter of checking off the shells you really want for your collection and those shells on your bucket list.
Dr. Jose H. Leal. He is the Science Director and Curator for the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel Island. Leal’s love for shells and sea life goes back to his childhood years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What are some of the rare seashells you can find on Florida beaches?
Here is a list compiled by Leal that he put together using his knowledge and expertise of shells that can be found on beaches in Florida:
Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Here are details on the Top-10 most expensive homes sold in Collier County for October 2025.
(Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.)
1. 3300 Gin Lane, Naples
List price: $25,900,000
Sold price: $23,200,000
Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal
Size: 8,187 square feet
Year built: 2025
Days on market: 214
Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock, Private Pool/Spa
View: Bay, Canal
Read the full article with property photos on naplesnews.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.
Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Years in the making, the Four Seasons Resort will soon debut in Naples.
It’s replacing the former Naples Beach Hotel, as part of a larger redevelopment project known as Naples Beach Club.
Plans for the new five-star resort, off Gulf Shore Boulevard North, were revealed by The Athens Group, the project’s developer, more than four years ago. It will officially open on Nov. 13, welcoming its first overnight guests.
Resort operations will ramp up from there.
Asked for some “fun facts” about the resort, public relations director Teresa Delaney provided a by-the-numbers look at the one-of-a-kind property, built on a chunk of a 125-acre site.
Here are some of the numbers:
220 – Number of hotel rooms and suites
8 – Number of dining options (when fully open)
1,000-plus – Number of new hospitality jobs (when completed)
30,000 – Number of square feet in the Sanctuary Spa
13 – Number of spa treatment rooms
4 – Number of bowling lanes at the Wager Pub (opening in 2026)
Read on for more fun facts by the numbers and check out the photos of this beautiful resort – naplesnews.com.
Liz Freeman | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Naples Comprehensive Health is working on plans with a Florida company for an osteopathic medical school in Collier County.
The estimated $170-million project that is targeted to open in the fall of 2028 will be built in East Naples near the corner of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard.
It is a five-acre site that is “shovel-ready” for the building of just under 110,000 square feet.
Bay College of Osteopathic Medicine LLC is looking for a “sister school” to complement its recently completed Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, according to county documents.
The Collier County Commission on Nov. 10 unanimously approved $6 million in economic development funds over 10 years for the initiative.
The project is expected to have a $1.7 billion to $2 billion overall economic impact in the region over 25 years, according county officials.
NCH in a statement said that the academic partner would oversee day-to-day operations, construction and faculty.
The Naples College of Osteopathic Medicine will accommodate 400 students on campus and is expected to graduate its first class in 2032, according to Dr. Robert Hasty, dean of the Orlando osteopathic school.
The project will go a long way toward addressing a physician shortage that is ongoing in the region, similarly to a physician shortage statewide and nationally, officials say.
When You Want It All — You’ll Find It at Kalea Bay
Momentum continues at Kalea Bay’s final tower, with 5 new sales in just the past few weeks. Now almost 60% of residences are sold, as discerning buyers recognize the unmatched lifestyle that Tower 500 offers.
Everything you love about Naples — all in one place.
From rooftop pools and open-air fitness to three club pools, tennis, pickleball, two restaurants, and lively pool bars— including an adult-only pool — Kalea Bay IS A resort.
Add in guest suites for friends and family and an world class wellness center, and it’s easy to see why living here feels like your favorite vacation, every day.
Ready to explore the homes at Kalea Bay Tower 500? Contact me today to begin your journey. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Christian Ross | Ross Law/Ross Title (Featuring John Andy of Smart Set Builders)
This week’s video was a great one. I had the chance to sit down with John Andy of Smart Set Builders, and he did an outstanding job explaining topics that come up constantly in real estate closings—but rarely get explained clearly. You can watch the full episode now at www.YouTube.com/ChristianRoss, along with every other episode available on demand.
John and I talked about practical, real-world issues that buyers, sellers, Realtors, and other professionals deal with on a weekly basis.
