SW Florida rent prices plummet as unsuccessful home sellers become unsuccessful landlords
Stuck with their homes sitting on the market for months and longer, some Southwest Florida sellers have given renting an unsuccessful try. A Realtor.com report referred to these types of owners as "accidental landlords," and they've run into a lot of traffic, according to an August analysis by RentCafe researchers. A...
Florida Man With Enough Fentanyl To Kill 60,000 Sentenced To 15 Years
A Sarasota man, Esteban Perez Jr., 25, has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison after pleading no contest to drug trafficking charges in Collier County. The quantity of fentanyl he brought into the county was enough to cause potentially devastating consequences, as authorities estimated it could have been...
Naples Cancer Advisors to Benefit from Veronica Beard Shopping Event
Naples Cancer Advisors to Benefit from Veronica Beard Shopping Event; Proceeds to Support Free Consultative Oncology Services for Cancer Patients and their Families. Naples Cancer Advisors to Benefit from Veronica Beard Shopping Event; Proceeds to Support Free Consultative Oncology Services for Cancer Patients and...
Where people in Naples are looking to buy homes
Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market. Near record-high mortgage rates are keeping homes largely unaffordable for most buyers. Even a percentage point increase can increase a monthly mortgage payment by more than $100. That's causing...
Kiwanis’ ‘Terrific Kids’ – Four standout fifth graders from Tommie Barfield Elementary
Kiwanis Club of Marco Island recently recognized four “Terrific Kid’s” from the fifth grade at Tommie Barfield Elementary. Monroe Gentile – according to her teacher, Mrs. Dolan – is an absolute sweetheart and one of the kindest souls you will ever meet. Monroe's warm presence and positive energy can light up any room...
Investor pays $63M for two Naples apartment communities
Sharp Key Capital, a New York real estate investment firm, has bought two Naples apartment communities in a pair of deals totaling $62.9 million. The communities are in the city’s Golden Gate community and total 351 units. Sharp Key Capital, in an email, says its plans are to make...
14 Legendary Florida Restaurants Locals Say Serve The Best Steaks In The State
Florida takes its steak seriously. Across the state, longtime family-owned restaurants and newer steakhouses alike have built loyal followings for their juicy cuts and no-nonsense approach to quality. Some spots keep things simple with grilled ribeyes and baked potatoes, while others offer aged steaks that show real...
Paul Fleming Restaurant Group Plans Seven Paul Martin’s American Grill Locations Across Florida
Plans are underway to open the first Paul Martin's American Grill in southwest Florida next year. The site will mark the start of a major push into the state, with six more locations to follow. Right now, diners can find these grills in California, Texas, and Arizona. "The concept itself...
Florida Inmate Attacks Female Deputy During Shower Escort
A convicted felon currently incarcerated for drug possession is facing two new felony charges following an incident where she allegedly battered a corrections officer at the Naples Jail Center on Monday. Leah Havnen, 30, struck a female deputy while being escorted from her cell to the shower. Havnen, who was...
Jeremiyah Love talks USC win, Heisman odds
Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love opens up on his USC breakout, Heisman buzz, and his partnership with Icy Hot.
