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Immokalee, FL · Municipal

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Collier County, Florida, Restaurants With the Most Health Violations in October 2026

State records showed that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 182 restaurants in Collier County in the last 30 days. The good news is that 138 establishments passed on their first visit, while 22 restaurants passed the first inspection with zero violations. However, 44 restaurants failed to meet standards initially, with some requiring follow-up inspections before meeting food-serving standards.

Collier County, FL · 4d

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gulfshorebusiness.com

Collier backs $7.4M land deal for 1,166 apartments

Collier County has agreed to spend $7.4 million to acquire three properties for 1,166 income-restricted workforce apartments in southeastern Collier County, using proceeds from its infrastructure sales surtax and interest accrued since 2019. Plans for three apartment developments — by Naples-based Onda Housing Group and California-based Lincoln Avenue Communities —...

Collier County, FL · 1d

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Naples Daily News

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Deal for 625-acre ranch in Collier collapses after owner pulls plug

Collier County's hopes of purchasing the Wildflowerz Ranch for preservation have been dashed. At a board meeting on Nov. 10, County Manager Amy Patterson told county commissioners the property owner had changed his mind about participating in the Conservation Collier program. Through the willing-seller program, the county commission agreed to pay a negotiated price of more than $7.81 million for roughly 625 acres, which appeared to be enough to make the deal happen. County commissioners approved the offer in late September , with an expedited closing expected by Dec. 11. However, Patterson said the owner had notified county staff that he no longer wanted to pursue an acquisition through Conservation Collier, without explaining his reasons for pulling his application. "We're not sure what the property owner is going to do with the property, but they are not seeking a contract with us to buy it anymore," she said. The county had been working to purchase the property for more than two years before agreeing to pay more money for it due to its ecological value. In its most recent presentation to county commissioners, county staff highlighted that the ranch would provide substantial environmental and conservation value due to its size,

Collier County, FL · 3d

hoodline.com

Collier County's 69th Farm-City BBQ Returns With Steak, $730K Legacy

Collier County's longest-running pre-Thanksgiving tradition is back for its 69th year, bringing a steak lunch, live music and a fairgrounds full of neighbors together on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The Farm-City BBQ kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at the Collier County Fairgrounds, continuing a celebration held each year during National Farm-City Week to mark the ties between the area's agricultural community and the businesses, organizations and residents who depend on it.

Collier County, FL · 2d

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Tuesday is a Big Day For Every Taxpayer

On election day, Lee County voters overwhelmingly voted for Amendment 3; property tax reform.The final tally was 199,877 yes votes and 90,186 no votes. The Lee County Board of Commissioners is the first to announce a workshop on the issue. The details of what voters approved:. In 2027, the homestead...

Lee County, FL · 2d

gulfshorebusiness.com

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 · 6d

gulfshorebusiness.com

Tim Aten Knows: Apartments proposed for stalled hotel on Bayshore

Q: Any update on “The 239,” 3467 Bayshore Drive, Naples? I live a block away in a new house. Thank you. – Greg Schilling, Naples. A: With construction at a standstill for nearly two years because of a financial hardship, new property owners have presented fresh plans to convert the originally proposed hotel rooms into affordable housing apartment units in the four-story concrete shell on the southeast corner of Bayshore Drive and Areca Avenue.

Naples, FL · 2d

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Lee County school district considers closing two elementary schools amid budget cuts

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing two elementary schools as district leaders look for ways to address budget cuts, Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said. The proposal is expected to be presented to the Lee County School Board at its next meeting, where board...

Lee County, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

North Fort Myers Fights To Save Civic Center As Lee County Eyes $109M Budget Hole

North Fort Myers residents are speaking out against the possible permanent closure of the Lee County Civic Center, a decades-old gathering spot now caught in the middle of a budget crunch tied to Amendment 3. The venue, which has hosted everything from concerts to the county fair since 1978, could be shuttered as commissioners look for ways to close a massive property-tax revenue gap.

North Fort Myers, FL · 2d

hoodline.com

Naples' Bentley Village Plots 72 Luxury Units With $2.8 Million Entrance Fees

Vi at Bentley Village, the sprawling 156-acre senior living community off Tamiami Trail near Audubon Country Club, is tearing down three buildings to make way for its seventh redevelopment phase: four new buildings holding 72 luxury independent living apartments. Entrance fees for the new units are set to start around $2.8 million, with a refundable $30,000 deposit required to join the priority reservation list.

Naples, FL · 4d

hoodline.com

Naples Homeowners Can Still Face Liens After Paying Contractors

A homeowner can pay the builder and still end up with a lien. Under the payment problem Florida contractors keep running into, the check to the person holding the contract does not, by itself, retire what is owed to the subcontractors and suppliers who did the work. That is the...

Naples, FL · 1d

The News-Press

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Sanibel tackles damage already done to the island, new threats looming

On a picture-perfect November evening, more than 100 people gathered to hear an unsettling assessment of Sanibel's future . The occasion was the Nov. 10 presentation of findings from the Sanibel Report 2.0, an update to the landmark 1976 document that helped shape how the island builds and what it protects. The new research examines changes to the island's shoreline, groundwater, wetlands and wildlife, and what they mean for the people who live there. Organized by the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, the effort also included Florida Gulf Coast University, Naples Botanical Garden, the U.S. Geological Survey, the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, the city of Sanibel and other institutions. The effort is intended to help guide updates to the city's comprehensive land-use plan. Satellite imagery suggests Sanibel and Captiva have lost nearly half their mangrove cover since 2021. In San Carlos Bay, seagrass habitat declined by 25% to 30% between 2008 and 2021, even before Hurricane Ian. Saltwater has altered interior wetlands, leaving the recovery of some freshwater habitats uncertain. Protecting the islands could mean difficult choices about where development belongs, how beaches are used and who can afford to stay. The report explores options ranging from managed beach access

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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Lee County parents voice concerns over proposed school closures

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County School District is considering closing Tice Elementary and Orangewood Elementary, a proposal that could affect around 1,000 students and 60 teachers, leaving parents searching for answers and expressing frustration. Nicole Doss, a mother of an Orangewood Elementary kindergarten student, shared her disappointment...

Lee County, FL · 2d

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Lee County Domestic Animal Services announces ‘November to Remember’ adoption promotion

Lee County Domestic Animal Services is making November a month to remember with special adoption savings designed to help more pets find loving homes. Throughout November, adult dog and cat/kitten adoptions will be just $25. Anyone adopting a cat or kitten can adopt a feline friend at no additional charge, giving two deserving cats the chance to find a home together.

Lee County, FL · 3d

whatnow.com

Buffalo Wild Wings GO Planned for Lehigh Acres

Buffalo Wild Wings GO is planned for 25 Homestead Road North, Unit 45, in Lehigh Acres, according to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The address is in Lehigh Town Center. Though an exact date has not been confirmed, a representative for the planned location told...

Lehigh Acres, FL · 2d

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Guest Commentary | Transparency: What a load of garbage!

Transparency. We all campaign on it. We all promise it. Apparently, it’s easier to talk on the campaign trail than to actually practice it. Let’s talk trash … Literally. Cape Coral canceled its original Solid Waste RFP (Request for Proposal) and issued another requiring bidders to include plans for a transfer station (aka a DUMP … with a roof!) Meanwhile, Waste Pro had purchased property in District 7 for a reported $13.5 million (Lee County Property Appraiser’s website), and land-use changes were moving through the city.

Cape Coral, FL · 3d

WINKNEWS.com

Alva and Lehigh Acres add schools as Lee County enrollment falls

ALVA, Fla. (WINK)—The Lee County School District is preparing to open four new schools in the Lehigh Acres and Alva area as enrollment trends move in opposite directions across the district. The new Alva High School is slated to open in time for the 2027 school year. Three additional...

Lee County, FL · 1d

gulfcoastnewsnow.com

Sanibel’s $350K dune planting project enters final phase to shore up coast after Hurricane Ian

SANIBEL, Fla. — Sanibel is in the final phase of its $350,000 dune planting project, funded entirely by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, to restore the island's shoreline and strengthen its defenses against storms like Hurricane Ian. Mark Reiner, a Sanibel resident who experienced Hurricane Ian at his...

Sanibel, FL · 1d

santivachronicle.com

Benchmark GC Celebrates Workforce Housing Project on Sanibel

Benchmark General Contractors and Community Housing & Resources (CHR) celebrated the ribbon cutting for Harkey House at Riverview on Thursday, Nov. 12, marking the completion of a $5 million workforce housing project that provides 15 one-bedroom apartments at below-market rents on Sanibel Island. The building at 1517 Periwinkle Way is...

Sanibel, FL · 23h

santivachronicle.com

Sanibel Planning Commission Delays Dock Decision Over Safety Concerns

At its November 10, 2026 meeting, the Sanibel Planning Commission considered an application for a variance to allow a dock and boat lifts to extend farther than 15 feet waterward past the mangrove roots and more than 33 percent of the width of the waterway, and to allow a dock and boat lift with a reduced setback from the east lot line at 5750 Sanibel Captiva Road.

Sanibel, FL · 2d

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