Most of Collier County is now in a new U.S. Congressional District – 22 – and that means a new face will represent most voters. The district includes parts of Hendry, Collier, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
While the city of Naples, North Naples and part of Golden Gate remain in District 19, Lely Resort and Marco Island are now in District 22. Everglades City, previously represented by District 26 and 12-term Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, also is in District 22.
The new district crosses the state through Picayune Strand National Forest, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve in Collier County and includes all of Hendry County and parts of inland Broward and Palm Beach counties…