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More to know about the private Paraiso Beach Club in North Naples

More to know about the private Paraiso Beach Club in North Naples

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

Plans are advancing for a members-only beach club in North Naples.

Since Collier commissioners unanimously approved the plans in October, the club has attracted investors and signed up more than 150 members.

Construction is expected to start soon on the multimillion-dollar project, known as Paraiso Beach Club.

“We actually are close to being ready to break ground. We anticipate that will be somewhere in the first quarter of 2026, then we are looking at a 15- to 18-month build time,” said David Tingley, a local businessman and seasoned executive in the financial services industry, who is the driving force behind the project.

If all goes as planned, he said, construction should be completed by the third quarter of 2027 — allowing for a “soft opening” late in the year, inside of the busy season.

Meanwhile, the membership drive is underway, and it’s going better than expected, attracting 160 members already, Tingley said.

To start, the club’s membership will be capped at 650 to 700 —

Read the full article on naplesnews.com.

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Port Royal house closed for $35M in November. No. 1 on most expensive list

Port Royal house closed for $35M in November. No. 1 on most expensive list

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

These are the 10 most expensive homes sold in November in Collier County.
Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.

1. 3373 Rum Row, Naples

  • List price: $37,500,000
  • Sold price: $35,000,000
  • Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal
  • Size: 8,377 square feet
  • Year built: 2025
  • Days on market: 0
  • Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock/Lift, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Gas Fire Pit/Grill, Fence, Outdoor Kitchen
  • View: Bay

Read the full article with property photos on naplesnews.com.
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Collier commissioners unanimously approve new 3,200-home rural village

Collier commissioners unanimously approve new 3,200-home rural village

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

With a unanimous vote, Collier commissioners approved a new rural village.

At a meeting Dec. 9, the board greenlighted the new village, known as Horse Trials.

The development is planned on nearly 1,218 acres on the north side of Oil Well Road, west of State Road 29. It’s the eighth village or town the county has approved in the environmentally sensitive Rural Lands Stewardship Area (RLSA).

The stewardship area, adopted nearly 20 years ago, encompasses 185,000 acres around Immokalee, east of Golden Gate Estates, with the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge to the south and the Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest to the north.

The voluntary RLSA program allows developers to build higher-density towns and villages on property with lower conservation value in exchange for preserving the most environmentally sensitive land through a credit system.

Read the full article about Horse Trials Village, and learn more about the RLSA program on naplesnews.com.

Christmas at the Cottage

Christmas at the Cottage

Celebrate the holiday season at one of Naples’ most cherished landmarks, Historic Palm Cottage™, during our annual holiday showcase! Each year, the Cottage is beautifully decorated to reflect the warmth and charm of this festive time, offering visitors a memorable way to experience both history and holiday spirit.

Daytime Tours

  • Tuesday through Saturday
  • December 2–24 from 12 to 4pm
  • $20 per person | Free for members
  • *Reservations recommended*

Evening Tours

  • Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
  • 4 to 7pm
  • Free and self-guided
  • No reservations at night

Whether you join us for a guided afternoon tour or a relaxed evening stroll, Christmas at the Cottage is a beloved Naples tradition and a wonderful way to celebrate the season. More information.

There’s so much to enjoy in the Naples – Bonita Springs, Florida area. Be close to the fun with a home in the area. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Florida’s Cooling Housing Market: What Sellers Really Need to Know in 2025

Florida’s Cooling Housing Market: What Sellers Really Need to Know in 2025

Paradise Coast Title & Escrow | paradisecoasttitle.com

Florida real estate has enjoyed one of the fastest, most dramatic surges in the country over the past few years — and now, many of the metros that once topped the national appreciation charts are appearing on the lists for fastest cooling markets. For sellers, this shift can feel like whiplash. You spent years hearing about bidding wars, record sale prices, and buyers lining up the moment a home was listed. Now headlines are warning that values are leveling off, buyer demand is softening, and days on market are increasing.

But a cooling market doesn’t mean a collapsing one. Not in Florida — and especially not in Southwest Florida, where long-term demand remains extraordinarily strong. What we are seeing is a market that is finally exhaling. After years of runaway velocity, the pace is normalizing, and that creates a very different landscape for sellers.

The question isn’t whether sellers can succeed. They absolutely can. The question is how sellers should approach the market to protect their equity and appeal to today’s more cautious buyers.

Why Is Florida Leading the Nation in Cooling Markets? Find out here.