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gulfshorebusiness.com
Naples woodworker gives fallen trees a second life as art
Ian Orlikoff used to fell trees for a living. Often, those downed trees would simply get turned into mulch. But then he started thinking about what else they could become. Now, the certified arborist runs Naples Live Edge Wood, where he makes custom tabletops, counters, shelves and more from trees that otherwise would be destined for the mulcher. The “live edge” refers to the contours of the wood, meaning the edges retain their natural, uneven shape.
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The News-Press
Publix expands SW Florida real estate footprint with Estero purchase
Publix has made another big real estate investment in Southwest Florida. The grocery chain has purchased the Shoppes at Verdana Village in Estero, where it's the anchor tenant. The deal included two developed outparcels. The purchase price: $26 million (confirmed by the state documentary stamp taxes paid in the transaction), said Paige Rausch, a commercial real estate and land analyst at Aslan Realty Advisors in Fort Myers. “This isn’t just a retail transaction — it’s a massive vote of confidence in where Southwest Florida’s population and economic center of gravity is moving," she said. "When Publix aggressively buys up the underlying dirt under its flagship locations rather than leasing, they are locking down long-term dominance along critical arterial routes." The shopping center, located at the southeast corner of Verdana Village Boulevard and Corkscrew Road, is about six miles east of Interstate 75. The eastern Lee County corridor is booming. The massive master-planned community called Kingston is underway nearby, approved for up to 10,000 homes on roughly 7,600 acres along Corkscrew Road and State Road 82. "Corkscrew Road is the gateway to Lee County’s future, and with Kingston’s immense footprint looming right down the road, this $26 million move … captures
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santivachronicle.com
Planning Commission Expands Waivers for HVAC, Generators, Solar Installations
At a public hearing on October 27, 2026, the Planning Commission unanimously passed a resolution expanding eligibility for administrative waivers for installing air conditioning equipment, emergency generators, and solar energy system components. Currently, certain limitations related to impermeable coverage, vegetation removal, and developed area apply to HVAC equipment, emergency electrical...
The News-Press
SWFL water infrastructure faces a costly crossroads | Opinion
Every time we turn on a faucet or flush a toilet, we depend on infrastructure most of us rarely see. Beneath Southwest Florida’s growth lies a pressing question: Can our water and wastewater systems keep pace — and can residents afford what comes next? That question brought regional utility leaders together October 22 at Florida Gulf Coast University for a panel hosted by the Southwest Chapter of the Florida Water Environment Association. Their discussion deserves attention beyond the engineering community. Decisions about pipes, treatment plants and water reuse affect household budgets, public health and the waterways that help define our region. Growth creates an obvious need for additional capacity. But utilities must also replace aging equipment, maintain existing networks and manage rising construction costs. Cape Coral Utilities Director Jeff Pearson discussed the city’s Utilities Expansion Program (UEP), which brings drinking water, sewer service and reclaimed irrigation water to neighborhoods previously served by private wells and septic systems. His account illustrated the financial challenge of extending infrastructure as construction becomes more expensive. Established communities face a related problem: maintaining and replacing older systems with fewer opportunities for new development to help support those investments. Residents understandably question higher bills and assessments.
gulfshorebusiness.com
The Island at West Bay Club tops out as Estero rarity
The Island at West Bay Club is developer Kolter Urban’s latest ode to exclusivity: a luxury residential tower within a private country club community on Estero Bay. Manhattan Construction workers recently reached the tower’s 24th floor, where future residents may one day relax by a rooftop pool with soaring views of the bay, the barrier islands and the Gulf beyond.
WINKNEWS.com
The Thrifty Apartment
10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home
Buying a first home has long been a major financial goal, but it is becoming harder for many young Americans to reach. An analysis by Clever Real Estate using 20 years of U.S. Census data found that homeownership among Americans under 30 fell from 18.5% in 2005 to 11.8% in 2024, a 36-point drop. The... The post 10 U.S. Cities Where Young Adults Can Barely Afford to Buy a Home first appeared on The Thrifty Apartment .
englewoodreview.com
Englewood After Dark: New Monthly Night Market Sparks Thursday Night Upgrade at Pioneer Plaza
Thursday nights in Englewood just got a serious upgrade. We already have the reopening of the weekly Englewood Farmers Market, but now GBack Media has shaken things up with their first Night Market, which launched October 22, 2026. The Outsiderz Band took the stage at Pioneer Plaza, 325 W. Dearborn St., and the crowd buzzed with energy all night as live music filled the air.
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floridayimby.com
5.1-Acre Naples Senior Living Campus Sells For $10 Million
BH Group and Gold Standard of Care have acquired AdviniaCare Naples, an approximately 5.1-acre senior living and skilled nursing campus at 7801 Airport-Pulling Road North in Naples, Florida, for $10 million. The partnership plans to reposition the property under the AHAVA senior living brand. The campus includes an assisted living...
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Costco coming to Cape Coral
A prominent national retailer that specializes in bulk buying is preparing for its first location in Cape Coral. Costco Wholesale is poised to become another major retailer among the Cape’s growing commercial landscape. The future Costco is planned for 600 Chiquita Blvd. S. Plans include an approximately 165,000-square-foot warehouse...