Citrus Black Spot Spreads to More Florida Counties
Citrus black spot (CBS) quarantines have been established for the first time in Florida’s DeSoto and Highlands counties. In addition, sections of other counties have been added to the existing CBS quarantine in Florida. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS) in...
Everglades Detention Center: “Alligator Alcatraz”
Florida is building a brand‑new immigration detention site deep in the Everglades—nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”—that’s raising strong reactions nationwide. Located at the abandoned Dade-Collier Airstrip in Collier County, this facility is situated on 39 square miles of remote wetland, home to alligators and pythons.
Fort Myers Beach Housing Market Takes a Hit: Single-Family Home Sales Drop 68% in...
The housing scene at Fort Myers Beach has taken a sharp downturn. Just 38 homes changed hands in early 2025 — a stark 68% plunge from 2024. This marks a dramatic shift from the 119 sales recorded during the same stretch last year. Data from Premiere Plus Realty's Jorge...
Bank of the Islands Donates to SCCF Summer Programs
Bank of the Islands recently made its latest non-profit donation through its “We Love Our Islands” program. Longtime islander and Bank of the Islands customer Karen Storjohann was the lucky winner. Storjohann selected SCCF (the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation) to receive the Bank’s $3,200 donation. This...
This Week’s Just Listed Island Real Estate
Data provided courtesy of Eric Pfeifer, Broker-Owner Pfeifer Realty Group, based on information from the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of REALTORS® for the period 06/18/25 – 06/24/25. ClassAddressPriceSubdivision Name. Condo3126 Tennis Villas 3126 Captiva $309,000.00 Tennis Villas. Condo3119 Tennis Villas...
South Florida CRE firm chasing local ‘trophy assets’ for client
A high-dollar buyer is in search of Southwest Florida properties. TD Commercial Group’s Symonette-Whelan Team is sending out marketing materials letting other brokers and property owners know that it has a “high net worth” client looking to buy in Fort Myers and Naples. The team would not...
Woodson Files Lawsuit Against Ray Murphy
Not long after Fort Myers Beach town councilman John King filed a lawsuit against former council member Bill Veach, Karen Woodson filed a lawsuit against former Mayor Ray Murphy, who is chairing the recall committee with Veach. The recall committee has been collecting signatures to recall Woodson and King telling...
Noisy neighborhoods, clean water pushed to forefront for Marco Islanders and City Council
The city is working on a plan to improve water quality and address noise complaints. Short-term rentals are a point of contention in the noise debate. Two hot-button issues are back at the forefront of concerns for Marco Island city officials and some of the community: water quality and noisy neighbors.
Own a Piece of the Next Great Naples Neighborhood
The future of Southwest Florida is rising, and it’s called Aura at Metropolitan Naples. This exclusive, boutique-style tower is capturing the attention of buyers across the country who are seeking a lifestyle that blends refined luxury, unbeatable convenience and unmatched urban energy. Located at the prime corner of...
The Skyline Model at Valencia Sky in Naples
The Skyline Model is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2-car garage home, available to build at Valencia Sky in Naples. It has 2,009 sq. ft. of living space. Let's take a look inside:. Here's a look at how the floorplan comes together:. Located just 6 miles from downtown Naples, this...
