Seaglass Cottage: Refined Coastal Living in Old Naples
In Old Naples, where tree-lined streets intersect with the Gulf’s coastal charm, Seaglass Cottage presents a distinctive expression of refined residential design. Located seven blocks from the shoreline and a short distance from the shops and dining of 5th Avenue South and 3rd Street, this residence offers a balance...
Ave Maria earns top honors at Sand Dollar Awards
The 2025 Sand Dollar Awards honored Ave Maria and its developer, Barron Collier Companies, with multiple awards. This year, the awards included Best Overall Campaign by a Developer/Community, Best Special Event for the Shamrock Festival and Community of the Year (under $500,000 category). The awards are presented...
Eight Small Towns Where America’s Richest Retire In Style
When high net worth Americans decide they are done with boardrooms and business trips, they are... The post Eight Small Towns Where America's Richest Retire In Style appeared first on The Daily Dive .
Reset Wellness Lounge opens near Lowdermilk
Reset Wellness Lounge is Naples’ newest luxury wellness destination, founded by mother-son team Paula and Tristan Ciardelli. Located just across from Lowdermilk Beach, the lounge offers a serene space where guests can restore balance through advanced therapies like IV hydration, infrared sauna, red light therapy,...
Seeking quiet in a city under construction. Naples, Florida rules on when work can...
Editor's note: The fourth in a series on construction rules in Collier and Lee counties and their communities . Naples mornings often begin with more than the soothing sound of calming waves. For many neighborhoods, the day starts with the rumble of trucks and the rhythmic thud of hammers. That seemingly relentless...
New DQ Restaurant to Bring Sweet Treats to Naples on Dec. 8th
NAPLES, FL – Naples is getting its new Dairy Queen on December 8th at: 4535 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112. The new restaurant will be owned by husband-and-wife duo Jim and Catie Dolan. “We’ve always loved Dairy Queen. Not just for the ice cream, but for the memories...
Festive December events in SWFL
December in Southwest Florida brings a festive mix of holiday cheer, community celebrations and local fun. From boat parades to tree-lighting celebrations, there is something for all ages:. • SWFL Local Business Fest 2025 on Dec. 6 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) – the perfect chance to shop small and support local...
AI adoption making inroads in senior living organizations
The rise of AI in society overall is seeping into the senior living industry, as companies and communities adopt various programs and processes to improve efficiencies and resident satisfaction. The efforts come as a recent JAMA Health Forum analysis found that adoption of AI tools in healthcare lags behind other...
Ave Maria Rocks Model Home Tour wraps with announcement of Live Fest™ winners
This summer, hundreds of visitors explored the model homes of Ave Maria’s premier builders, Pulte, Lennar, CC Homes and Del Webb, during the Ave Maria Rocks Model Home Tour, an event highlighting the community’s diverse floor plans and vibrant lifestyle. Held on the first weekend of each month from June through...
Expansion of the Ave Maria Stewardship Receiving Area
Ave Maria Development, LLLP, the developer of Ave Maria, is expanding the Stewardship Receiving Area (SRA). An SRA is a designated area within the Collier County Rural Land Stewardship Area Overlay that has been approved for the development of a town, village or compact rural development. The Town of Ave Maria SRA...

















