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Sinking Lee County apartment building sits vacant for 3 years as residents seek updates

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — An apartment building at the 81 West Apartments complex in Lee County has been vacant for three years due to noticeable sinking, prompting residents to call for transparency from property management. "It does look like, like it's about to collapse," said Christian Cowan, a resident...

Lee County, FL · 2d
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Charlotte County’s real estate market splits in two

Charlotte County’s real estate market is no longer moving in lockstep, with single-family homes and condominiums showing distinctly different trends, according to an analysis by a real estate technology company. Chris Dold, founder and CEO of Vero Beach-based Agent Arena, said the findings are based on closed sales recorded...

Charlotte County, FL · 8h
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New Florida affordable housing projects take shape with hefty demand

Southwest Florida is seeing a growing push to create and preserve affordable housing as communities look for ways to help workers, families and longtime residents remain in the region . Last week marked the opening of a 144-unit affordable housing community in Fort Myers, while a new workforce housing development with 15 below-market-rate apartments is scheduled to debut Wednesday on Sanibel. Housing preservation organizations are also expanding locally in an effort to help existing homeowners stay in their homes. The projects come as national data continues to show housing affordability pressures making homeownership harder to achieve for many Americans. Rising home prices, elevated mortgage rates and a limited supply of attainable housing have pushed many would-be buyers to the sidelines. The local activity mirrors concerns outlined in last week's new National Association of Realtors' 2026 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, which found first-time purchasers remain historically underrepresented in the housing market and continue to enter homeownership later in life. Here's what to know. What new affordable housing opened in Southwest Florida last week? While affordability concerns persist nationwide, several Southwest Florida projects are aimed at increasing housing opportunities for workers and lower-income residents. Thursday brought the official opening of

Fort Myers, FL · 3d

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Collier County Walks Away From $6.9M Everglades City Waterfront Deal

Collier County commissioners have walked away from a deal to buy 52 acres of waterfront land next to Everglades City, pulling back an offer that had climbed to nearly $7 million after more than a year of negotiations. Commissioners voted 4-1 to cease purchase talks, with county staff recommending the move because they considered the site insufficiently useful without a boat ramp on the property.

Collier County, FL · 2d
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Collier approves up to 54 townhomes in Hacienda Lakes

Collier County commissioners approved a rezoning to allow a subdistrict of up to 54 townhomes on 10.28 acres in Hacienda Lakes in East Naples. The Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 10 agreed to amend the growth-management plan to allow M/I Homes of Fort Myers/Naples LLC to add a subdistrict at 3810 Hacienda Lakes Parkway. The changes include a new land-use designation and rezoning land on the south side of the parkway from a rural-agricultural zoning district to a residential planned-unit development. Before the project can move forward, it must receive approval from the Florida Department of Commerce and the South Florida Water Management District.

Collier County, FL · 2d

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Port Charlotte building with 50 renters faces AC, power issues

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. (WINK) — Renters at Charlotte Commons said they had spent nearly a week without air conditioning and with limited power. People in building seven told WINK News more than 50 people lived in the units and some had no air conditioning and barely enough power to keep the lights on.

Port Charlotte, FL · 1d

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Naples Inventory Tightens as Fewer Homes Are Available

Naples buyers faced fewer options as inventory fell and listings dried up, with homes moving off the market more quickly.

Naples, FL · 4d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Punta Gorda Buyers Face Fewer Homes as Market Pace Accelerates

Punta Gorda buyers faced a shrinking pool of homes, but properties moved off the market much faster than a year ago.

Punta Gorda, FL · 3d

Babcock Ranch Telegraph

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Three companies open their doors for business on B Street

B Street will soon be a hive of activity with more businesses moving into their new spaces throughout the coming months. From innovative eateries and boutiques to a distillery and cigar shop, the new walkable shopping and dining district will offer a creative path for residents, visitors and entrepreneurs in Babcock Ranch. Pop’s Barber Co. gives a modern cut with […] The post Three companies open their doors for business on B Street first appeared on Babcock Ranch Telegraph .

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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Olana Naples Breaks Ground | 12 Exclusive Beachfront Residences Starting at $32M

Kolter Urban, a leading developer throughout the southeastern United States, and BH Group, a South Florida-based real estate development firm, recently announced the official groundbreaking of Olana Naples, an exclusive collection of just 12 beachfront residences. Situated along the prestigious Gulf Shore Boulevard in Naples, one of Florida’s most exclusive beach destinations. the boutique new development combines the exclusivity and scale of a private estate with the convenience and service of a condominium for an exceptional luxury lifestyle. The construction milestone marks a significant step forward as the project advances toward its anticipated 2028 completion and follows the closing of a significant $197 million construction loan from affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and BDT & MSD Partners.

Naples, FL · 3d

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Punta Gorda's A.C. Freeman House Nears Reopening, But Its Future Use Is Still Up For Debate

A.C. Freeman House — Historic House Facing Public-Use Debate. The A.C. Freeman House, a Victorian-era landmark that has weathered hurricanes, relocations, and periods of vacancy, is finally nearing the end of a renovation that began in December 2025. But even as crews put the finishing touches on the 1903 home, Punta Gorda officials still haven't decided exactly what the building will become once the doors reopen.

Punta Gorda, FL · 1d

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King Risk Acquires Fort Myers’ Lott & Gaylor Agency

King Risk Partners, one of the largest insurance brokerages in the US, is now a little bigger after the acquisition of Lott & Gaylor Insurance agency in Fort Myers, Florida. Lott & Gaylor has more than 40 years in the business in southwest Florida, offering homeowners, condominium, boat insurance and commercial property and liability coverage. David Maxwell is president and owner, since 2006.

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Clara Landings breaks ground on 84 affordable apartments

Construction started this month on Collier County’s newest affordable housing community, Clara Landings, an 84-unit apartment complex in East Naples. It’s McDowell Housing Partners’ fifth affordable Ekos community in Collier. Others are Ekos on Santa Barbara workforce housing; Ekos Cadenza I and Ekos Cadenza II (formerly Ekos Allegro), a multiphase affordable senior housing community; and Ekos on Creekside, which broke ground in 2025.

Collier County, FL · 4d

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North Port Buyers Face Fewer Available Homes and Less Fresh Supply

North Port buyers found slim pickings as available homes and fresh listings both pulled back, leaving fewer choices than a year ago.

North Port, FL · 3d

DMR News

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Kimberley Saccomonto Expands Residential Real Estate Services Across Chicago, Illinois and Southwest Florida

Kimberley Saccomonto serves buyers, sellers, investors, and relocating families throughout Chicago, Illinois, and Southwest Florida. As a Nationally Recognized Realtor, Top 5% Producer, and PSA (Pricing Strategy Advisor) and e-PRO Certified professional, she provides personalized guidance backed by market knowledge and a client focused approach. Licensed in both Illinois and Florida, she assists clients with […]

Chicago, IL · 1d

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The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Seller: J.D.I. Farms Inc. Buyer: Liat Realty Co. Inc. Buyer: Radiant Church Inc. Seller: Magnolia Deleon Associates Ltd. Seller: TZFAR Inc., SELA Investments LLC, and DS72 Enterprise Corp. Address: 551 Owen Ave. N., Lehigh Acres. Property Type: Warehouse. Price: $6,300,000. Previous Price: $810,000, April 2024. Manatee. Buyer: Lake Michigan Credit...

Charlotte County, FL · 4d

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Fort Myers panel backs $24M tax rebate for Midtown Yards

The $367 million planned development where the former News-Press building now stands has a name, but demolition and construction are still more than a year away. The advisory board of the Community Redevelopment Agency recommended approval of $24 million in tax breaks over 14 years during a meeting Nov. 4. The board backed the amount despite a consultant’s recommendation that the CRA give only $20 million in tax breaks.

Fort Myers, FL · 7d

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Kolter Urban And BH Group Break Ground On Olana Naples At 1121 Gulf Shore Boulevard North

Kolter Urban and BH Group have broken ground on Olana Naples, a 12-residence beachfront condominium development at 1121 Gulf Shore Boulevard North in Naples. The project will feature residences spanning more than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, with architecture by Randall Stofft Architects and 10 Design, formerly SB Architects, and interiors by Champalimaud Design. Completion is anticipated in 2028.

Naples, FL · 7d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Cape Coral Buyers Find Fewer Homes Available but More Time to Decide

Cape Coral buyers found lower prices even as inventory tightened and homes moved off the market faster.

Cape Coral, FL · 7d