NAPLES, FL – Naples Daily News is reporting that just before 7 p.m., on Sunday night, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office received reports from two callers near the 67 mile marker of Alligator Alley who said they saw a bright light in the sky, according to a dispatcher.
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Naples: Collier tourist tax proposal directs more money to marketing, beaches
NAPLES, FL – Naples Daily News is reporting there’s paid advertising only about five months out of the year to market local area beaches. Reportedly, there is not enough money is set aside for it from the county’s 4 percent tourist tax, to actively market local area beaches on a year round basis.
Naples: Spec homes back on Collier, Lee market
NAPLES, FL – Naples Daily News is reporting in the past year, more high-end custom builders have been buying lots and putting multimillion-dollar houses on them. Builders are expecting buyers to come, and buyers have come, purchasing houses before they’re finished. Please leave a comment below and let us know if you think our local economy is on the rebound.
Breaking News: Two Structure Fires on North Captiva
CAPTIVA, FL – Wink News is reporting two structures are burning on Kingfisher Drive in North Captiva. Officials are reported saying the fire started in the 100 block of Kingfisher Drive in the attic and nobody was inside.
Naples: Red tide fish kill on Naples beaches
NAPLES, FL – Beach patrol officers on all-terrain vehicles are picking up the fish by hand each morning and disposing of them in Dumpsters at Lowdermilk Park and another location that rotates, depending on the location of the fish, Naples Harbormaster Roger Jacobsen said.
Real Estate Eye Candy: Waterfront Spanish style home in Lemon Bay
ENGLEWOOD, FL – Beautiful Spanish Style Home in Lemon Bay. From the moment you arrive at this unique, Spanish style home you will feel like you have been swept away. The Saltillo tiled courtyard welcomes you with a fountain, and veranda with open beam construction. Entering the great room, you are immediately drawn to the hand-laid, cut coral fireplace that extends all the way up to the beautiful tongue and groove vaulted wood ceiling.
Punta Gorda Speedway in its final lap?
PUNTA GORDA, FL – For over 20 years, the Punta Gorda Speedway has been a home to many in Charlotte County, now it’s in danger of closing.
The speedway’s owner says it’s not up to him because the Charlotte County Airport authority owns the land the speedways sits on.
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is Turning Hip and Approachable
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Florida python hunt ends Sunday with 50 caught
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Postal Service to cut Saturday mail
The U.S. Postal Service will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to deliver packages six days a week under a plan aimed at saving about $2 billion annually, the financially struggling agency says.
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