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Florida home buying dream isn't dead, it's just getting more expensive
As homeownership continues slipping further out of reach for many Americans, a growing number of affordable and workforce housing initiatives are taking shape across Southwest Florida . The trend comes as new national data this month shows potential buyers facing mounting obstacles from rising prices, higher mortgage rates and a shortage of budget-friendly homes. Last week marked the Southwest Florida start of a Naples affordable housing complex, the completion of a Fort Myers one while another workforce housing development is scheduled to debut Thursday, Nov. 11 in Sanibel. At the same time, housing preservation organizations are also expanding their presence locally looking for ways to keep existing homeowners housed amid continuing affordability pressures. The local activity mirrors concerns outlined in last week's 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 Ekos on Evans, a 144-unit affordable housing community
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Naples Museum Traces Antisemitism From Henry Ford to 2025 Chabad Hate Crime
Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center — Reported Venue For Two Galleries. The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples, Florida opened two new permanent galleries in June tracing antisemitism from ancient times to today, weaving together century-old propaganda and a 2025 hate crime at a local Chabad into a single narrative about how hatred spreads. One wall centers on “The International Jew,” a collection of articles funded and distributed by Henry Ford in the 1920s. Another display shows modern examples of antisemitism, including that local incident from last year.
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Historic Torah scroll from Žamberk to be dedicated at Naples Holocaust museum
NAPLES, Fla. — The Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center in Naples will host a dedication event Monday night for the Žamberk Torah Scroll, which is now on permanent loan at the museum. The scroll originates from Žamberk, a city with a Jewish population dating back to the...
