How much house does $500,000 buy you in Naples?
Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. These...
Gulf Coast International Properties announces newest realtor
Gulf Coast International Properties announced their newest Realtor John Ryan joined the firm. “We are thrilled to welcome [Ryan] to the team at GCIP. His exceptional track record in business leadership and enterprise sales, along with his dedication to Naples and our community will be an incredible benefit to our...
Premier Sotheby’s expands Naples footprint with 16 new hires
Sixteen global advisors have affiliated with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty as the brokerage looks to expand its presence in Naples. The advisors will work across Sotheby’s Bonita Springs, Southeast Naples, Vanderbilt, Broad Avenue and The Village offices. Here’s a breakdown of the new hires and which office...
Florida Heartland Regional Trail – Collier County
Website for Entire Project: https://floridaheartlandregionaltrail.com/. In 2024, FDOT completed a Collier to Polk Trail Master Plan to evaluate a paved, multiuse trail for bicyclists and pedestrians from Collier County to Polk County. The Master Plan included preliminary routing alternatives and associated...
Town Set to Settle Former Employee Lawsuit
On Monday the Fort Myers Beach Town Council will vote on a settlement agreement with former town employee Pareshkumar Patel. The Town Attorney is advising the council to settle with Patel for $50,000. Here’s what happened. Patel filed a lawsuit against the town to recover unpaid overtime under the...
Senior centers from Naples to Bonita add connections, improve wellbeing
Bonita Senior Center, Baker Senior Center and Collier Senior Center each offer timely programs for health and wealth. In addition to connection, they each offer unique resources, classes and support. “Information is power for all of us, but especially for seniors navigating the changes inherent in aging,” explains...
FORECAST: Winds picking up again this afternoon
Here is your forecast for Friday, October 3rd, 2025. Today we starting off with partly cloudy with temperatures in the low to mid-70s. High temperatures are expected in the upper 80s along the coast and mid 80s inland. Winds in the morning are expected out of the northeast between 15-20...
It’s Time To Illuminate The Island
What’s Up FMB is hosting the inaugural Illuminations Parade at dusk November 15th on Fort Myers Beach. The parade is a lantern-lit procession filled with color, creativity, and family fun. Presented by the King Family Foundation and The Whale, the Illuminations Parade will feature handmade lanterns of all shapes...
Sean Lorch: From Illinois Appraiser to Naples Condo Specialist – A Journey of Expertise...
Sometimes, the most transformative decisions in life stem from seemingly simple realizations. For Sean Lorch, a successful real estate professional, it was a vacation to Florida coupled with “a strong dislike of cold weather” that led him to reconsider his career path and ultimately contributed to his transition into...
We Cannot Let Our Veterans Down
For nearly 6 decades VFW Post 10097 Fort Myers Beach has been a home for veterans, their families, and our community. Without a doubt, it’s a beacon of service and sacrifice. Today, the VFW is facing a challenge they cannot overcome alone, nor should we leave them to do...

















