NAPLES, FL – UPDATE: Bradley David Maher has been located and is safe, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office reports.
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Bonita Springs: Enjoy a soothing trip on Bonita’s Imperial River
BONITA SPRINGS, FL – When you paddle up the Imperial River you are not alone. There are alligators, turtles, fish, birds and if you want, even a guide who will go along at no extra charge to help you get the most of the experience.
Fort Myers: Bank robbery spree hits Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, FL – Our partners at WINK News and News-Press report that a second bank was robbed today in Fort Myers, this time a Fifth Third at 15221 Tamiami Trail.
This is in addition to the Wells Fargo that was robbed this afternoon in east Lee County, the third bank robbery reported this week.
Franchised businesses are growing again in SWFL
Port Charlotte, FL – Franchise business opportunities offer local Southwest Florida entrepreneurs a proven business model honed by years of trial and error. Reportedly Southwest Florida’s Congressional District 19, had 1,517 franchised businesses in 2007, creating 36,000 jobs, according to the International Franchise Association.
Punta Gorda: Construction hurting Punta Gorda business owners
PUNTA GORDA, FL – NBC-2 News is reporting construction has taken over downtown Punta Gorda. Reportedly business owners are complaining about being covered in dust, and the noise never stops. Another major complaint is customers are having a hard time finding parking.
$3.2 billion mortgage relief in Florida
SARASOTA, FL – The Herald-Tribune is reporting that more than 100,000 struggling Florida homeowners have received $7.7 billion in relief from a landmark settlement over foreclosure abuses.
The relief for 101,573 homeowners in Florida averaged $75,949.
Fort Myers: Mindy McCready’s funeral set for Tuesday in Fort Myers
FORT MYERS, FL – The Associated Press is reporting that the funeral for Mindy McCready will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church, 10721 Palm Beach Blvd. A Friday news release says a memorial organized by friends and the music community is tentatively scheduled for March 6 at Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, Tenn.
Naples: Callers report bright lights in Southwest Florida sky
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.
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.
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