- A new Naples College of Osteopathic Medicine is planned for East Naples.
- The $170-million project is slated to open in the fall of 2028.
- Collier County commissioners approved $6 million in economic development funds for the initiative.
- The school is projected to create hundreds of jobs and have a total economic impact of $1.7 billion over 25 years.
A major endeavor in health care and job creation is in the works in East Naples.
Collier County leaders and developers unveiled plans for a future Naples College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The site for the $170-million project is near the corner of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard…