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Florida’s not likely to apply for a patent on it, but in many ways the state invented the real estate boom and bust cycle. Veterans of the real estate, development and land industries statewide have been talking about this phenomenon for years. The latest into the fray: Fort Myers-based...

It's beginning to feel a lot like winter! Southwest Florida could set cold records tomorrow. A cold front moved through Monday morning, and temperatures Tuesday may be in the mid 30s.

In this installment of "What We Do", a series focused on our journalist's and their jobs, we talk to J. Kyle Foster about her recent story on the Village of Estero celebrating its 10th anniversary. Question: Were there any challenges for you in condensing 10 years of history and development into a single article?...

Events happening on Marco Island on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. The annual event is organized by American Legion Post 404. It features patriotic music, aircraft flyovers, a flag ceremony and several speakers. Bring your own lawn chair. At 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11. Near the bandshell at Veterans Community...

Paul Arsenault has become a part of Naples’ modern history with his ability to tell the stories of the people and the places of Collier County through his painting. Now, he takes that skill of storytelling through art to the next level in his book, “An Artful History of Naples and Collier County.”

Bonita Springs’ renowned holiday Christmas Tree Tent is moving, but it’s still serving the community in its 36th year, beginning Nov. 28. The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs is relocating its Christmas Tree Tent to downtown Bonita Springs. Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28, more than 500 Fraser fir and Noble trees,...

Hundreds of new and experienced distance runners and walkers jetted into Naples Airport on Saturday Nov. 1 for the first Runway Race. Among them was Sharon Sykes, 72, who ran her second race in life, completing second place in her category. By her side after the race with his own medal was friend Bill Wasula, who...

Other News from the November 4 Sanibel City Council Meeting. • Boat Ramp Fees. In September, the City Council agreed that the temporary $500 penalty for violations at the Sanibel Boat Ramp, established through the Mayoral Emergency Proclamation, should remain in place when the State of Local Emergency is...

The asking price for the Royal Beach Club property on Fort Myers Beach has been slashed by nearly 20%. The Harlan Group Real Estate, which is listing the property, says the new asking price for the property is $28.35 million — down 18.99% from $35 million. Erin Harlan, the firm’s co-owner, says in an email that the...

The following is edited from a July 5, 2015, article in the News-Press entitled “From Monkey Joe to Battista, how Estero Bay was named” by Andrea Stetson. Estero Bay has islands with names including Davis Key, Little Davis Key and Charlie Key. There is Porpoise Key and Grassy Key. Sister Island is just east of...