Naples Airport Authority (NAA) 12-month trends for operations, jets and international arrivals in the December 2025 NAA Board of Commissioners report.
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Dave Osborn | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
It’s been a hidden respite in Southwest Florida for years.
Naples Botanical Garden sits on 170 acres and is made up of smaller, separate gardens that represent various natural habitats and ecosystems.
And Naples Botanical Garden ― about three miles from downtown Naples ― features exhibits throughout the year. Here’s what to know about the Garden, as it’s known.
Garden becomes magical during holidays
It’s an end-of-the-year treat many await. The Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden creates a colorful world at night, where visitors can walk through the meticulously created wonderland.
Night Lights runs Nov. 28-Jan. 4, and is closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25 and Dec. 31.
Ticket prices vary and gradually increase as the holidays approach.
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There’s so much to enjoy in the Naples, Florida area. Be close to the fun with a home in the area. Contact David at David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.
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.
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Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on Sanibel Island is under new ownership.
The club, including its recently refurbished championship 18-hole golf course, has been acquired by Fort Myers Future, a local real estate development company.
Property records show a purchase price of $3 million. The sale closed Oct. 15. It follows another Sanibel golf club that was bought in September by a different group.
Laura Layden | Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News
After a nearly five-hour hearing, Collier commissioners approved plans for a second Costco in the county.
On Oct. 14, commissioners voted on two related petitions for the project, which faced strong opposition from neighbors.
About 60 people signed up to speak, although many ceded their time to others. Most spoke against the project, raising traffic, public safety and environmental concerns.
What’s Fueling the Boom?
In-migration of high-net-worth residents
South Florida, especially counties like Palm Beach, has welcomed ~90,000 new residents recently. Many are affluent executives and tech professionals relocating in droves over the past few years.Tax advantages
Florida’s lack of income and estate taxes is proving attractive to businesses and investors. Combined with favorable commercial rent tax cuts (effective October 2025), the state climate supports deep investment.Market Snapshot
West Palm Beach: Retail occupancy hit record highs—vacancy rates below 3%—as mixed-use developments blend office, residential, and retail needs.South Florida tri-county (Miami–Dade, Broward, Palm Beach): Commercial real estate volumes jumped 10% in H1 2025 to $5.6 billion, driven by a 110% surge in office and a steady demand for multifamily and retail assets.
The Self‑Sustaining Growth Cycle
The inflow of well-paid professionals triggers demand for upscale office space, dining, retail, and housing. This has sparked a virtuous cycle: companies follow their employees, integrated developments thrive, and investment continues.Read about large companies moving into Florida, and the effects for the Naples area on naplesnewsnow.com.
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