J. Kyle Foster | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Old Florida. Dade County pine. Quiet and peaceful. Old oaks and rich vegetation. No roads. No cars. That’s Useppa Island.
Useppa Island also is multi-million-dollar homes – all white with tin roofs; an exclusive society of members; a 100-acre playground for the wealthy who want their privacy.
And Useppa Island is rich in history – from the Calusa Indians to pirates and explorers, fishermen looking for – and finding – giant tarpon – to visits from captains of industry – the Vanderbilts, the Rothchilds, the Rockefellers, John Roach and Barron Collier, both of whom once owned the island at one point. Useppa also was where CIA agents took over in the spring of 1960, and used it as secret training camp for the invasion of Fidel Castro’s Cuba – the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Located in the northern end of Pine Island Sound between Fort Myers in Lee County and Sarasota in Sarasota County, Useppa is special, its homeowners say, and they want to preserve it.
The News-Press/Naples Daily News took a tour Oct. 7 with Useppa Island Partners LLC Chief Executive Officer Steve Mezynieski and Chairman Simon Bound. The company, made up of a group of 10 homeowners, bought the island in September for $16 million. Now, they say, they’ll invest $35 million to restore the infrastructure and make upgrades.
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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.
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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.
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Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press
Here are the Top 10 most expensive single-family homes sold in Lee County for September 2025.
Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.
1. 26532 Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs
- List price: $15,500,000
- Sold price: $14,300,000
- Neighborhood/Development: Bonita Beach
- Size: 5,303 square feet
- Year built: 2025
- Days on market: 18
- Amenities: Gulf Front, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Grill, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen/Shower
- View: Bay, Gulf
Read the full list on news-press.com.
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Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
Here are the Top 10 most expensive single-family homes sold in Collier County for September 2025.
Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate.
1. 3240 Gin Lane, Naples
- List price: $25,950,000
- Sold price: $24,950,000
- Neighborhood/Development: Port Royal
- Size: 7,551 square feet
- Year built: 2024
- Days on market: 191
- Amenities: Bayfront, Private Pool/Spa, Built-In Gas Fire Pit/Grill, Deck, Outdoor Fireplace/Kitchen
- View: Bay, Canal
Read about the other nine homes on the list here.
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Mark H. Bickel | Fort Myers News-Press
A Sanibel Island home is No. 1 on the list of most expensive single-family property transfers in Lee County from Aug. 1-31.
The property, located at 1004 Bayview Drive, sold for $3,500,000. The list price was $4,095,000. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Following are the Top 10 real estate sales in Lee County recorded for August 2025:
(Data provided by Royal Shell Real Estate)
1. 1004 Bayview Drive, Sanibel
- List price: $4,095,000
- Sold price: $3,500,000
- Neighborhood/Development: Sanibel Island
- Size: 3,264 square feet
- Year built: 1999
- Days on market: 112
- Amenities: Bayfront, Boat Dock/Lift, Beach Access, Electric Vehicle Charging, Private Pool, Courtyard
- View: Bay
Read the full article on naplesnews.com.
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