J. Kyle Foster | Naples Daily News
Everglades City’s historic Railroad Depot apparently has more lives. A last-minute deal between the owner and a jilted roofing company was made Thursday, keeping the building from the auction block.
A foreclosure auction was set for Thursday morning with the dilapidated property set to go to the highest cash bidder. According to court documents, Naples-based Sun Coast Roofing Inc.’s attorney told Collier County Court Judge Michael J. Brown that “an agreement had been reached by the parties to stay the sale.”
No details of that agreement were in the documents.
Bill Odrey, owner of Everglades Adventure Center LLC ― the name under which the depot is registered ― did not answer questions sent by text. Naples Daily News asked whether someone had offered the money to pay Sun Coast or perhaps whether the bank with which he has a mortgage on the property stepped up to take care of the lien placed by Sun Coast to remain the first lienholder.
Questions remain. Like, what’s next? Read more on naplesnews.com.
Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News
What’s a “best beach towns” list without Naples being mentioned?
Not credible. At least that is our opinion.
So, kudos to Southern Living for getting the job done with its “The 50 best beach towns in the South 2025” list. The experts at Southern Living narrowed things down and beautiful Naples is No. 22 in the rankings.
America’s best beach towns: What they said about Naples
Dining and high-end shopping, a vibrant arts scene, spectacular shores—it’s easy to see why this area is dubbed the Paradise Coast. In a single day in Naples, you can catch a showy sunrise; play a round at an award-winning golf course; go boutique hopping on either Third Street South or Fifth Avenue South; and then walk over to Sea Salt, Del Mar, or Mediterrano for a delicious and memorable alfresco meal.
Read what else Southern Living said about Naples on naplesnews.com.
If you like what you see when visiting Naples, Florida, contact David to find a home in the area at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
Yep, it’s true. Runway plans.
Phil Fernandez | Naples Daily News
RSW among seven largest airports in the world? Yeah, we were surprised, too. Plus, reader question: When are we getting that second runway?
After the early March column on Southwest Florida International Airport and its billions of bucks, we heard from the always insightful reader John Jaffee, who flung a good follow-up question at In the Know.
“Phil, thanks for all the facts and figures about RSW that keeps getting more popular every year,” Estero’s Double J-meister said. “One fact I was hoping for some insight on: The second runway. I know it is planned for. Any idea the timeline for it?”
OK., Jaffman. Let’s give that one a whirl, and also provide the latest stats that show RSW is one of the largest airports on Earth. Yep, that was a little surprising even to those of us who grew up here.
Read the full article and find out “When does Southwest Florida International plan second runway?” on naplesnews.com.
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Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News
We have photos, video.
We are only three months into 2025 and already there’s been a record-breaking sale for a property in Naples.
This four bedroom, seven baths house at 10150 Gulf Shore Drive in the Vanderbilt Beach neighborhood set a new benchmark for luxury real estate. It closed at $10 million, including $9.5 million for the residence and an additional $500,000 for its exquisite designer furnishings.
It is the highest-priced sale in 2025 and the fifth-highest in Vanderbilt Beach history. The transaction was marketed exclusively by Jay Westerlund of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty’s Bonita Springs office.
See the property features as well as photos and video on naplesnews.com.
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Kendall Little | Naples Daily News
After a four-year hiatus, the iconic Great Canoe Races of Naples are finally returning for their 45th edition with some new twists.
Last week, the Naples City Council unanimously decided the Great Canoe Races would return this year.
Here’s what to know about the races and what’s new for 2025.
What are the Great Canoe Races?
The Great Canoe Races are a longtime Naples tradition that originally began as a community event in 1977.
The tradition has struggled to stay afloat for the past few years, but the Great Canoe Races organizers are looking to the future.
Read the full article and see photos on naplesnews.com.
Laura Layden | Naples Daily News
An “architectural marvel” has hit the market for $15.5 million on Marco Island.
If the statement estate sells at its asking price, it could set a new record on the island.
To date, the all-time record price paid for a single-family residence is $14.8 million. That record was set back in 2022.
The new waterfront listing is for a two-story custom home, designed by Bill Lewis and built by Ross Tackett in 2020. It spans more than 6,400 square feet under air.
The home is described as a “sanctuary of refined comfort and style.” It sits at 1829 South Inlet Drive.
See the photos and read more on naplesnews.com.
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