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Stock Development posts strong April sales; sold out neighborhoods, expands inventory
According to Brian Stock, CEO of Stock Development, 59 new home contracts were signed in April worth $31.8 million.
Taylor Morrison holds ground-breaking for Esplanade Golf and Country Club of Naples
Taylor Morrison's West Florida Division recently celebrated the beginning of construction of its newest South Florida golf course with a ceremonial golf shot along a future fairway, as well as the more traditional shovel ceremony.
Every time Mike Kozenieski works with any of the big, top 10 contractors, they always ask him the same question: How's the labor there? Kozenieski, president of Sea Breeze Electric of Port Charlotte, said there is an across-the-board shortage of skilled workers - carpenters, electricians, HVAC, masons, and plumbers - and it is going to take a long ... (more)
Panther kitten rescued, recovering from surgery
A 9-month-old Florida panther has been rescued after a man spotted the injured kitten on his way to work.
2013 Winged Foot Awards: Check out profiles on finalists
Lexey Swall/Staff Brandi Chastain, center, a former U.S. Women's National Team soccer player who helped lead her team to win two FIFA World Cups, gives the keynote address during the Winged Foot Scholar Athlete award ceremony Thursday evening at the Waldorf Astoria in Naples.
Collier commissioners may eliminate environmental advisory panel
Vegetation begins to blossom on a stretch of land in the Picayune Strand that used to be a canal.
Collier County church dealing with trash troubles
GOLDEN GATE, Fla.- A Collier County congregation has been slapped with a hefty violation after loads of garbage was dumped on it's property.
Infant mortality rate on decline in Collier County, state data shows
William DeShazer/Staff A two day old premature infant rests under close surveillance at Golisano Children's Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Wednesday April 10, 2013.
Gov. Scott: Fla. unemployment rate drops to 7.2 percent, Hertz a plus
TALLAHASSEE _ The unemployment rate in Florida dropped to 7.2 percent in April, down from 7. 5 percent a month earlier, giving Gov.
Naples-Marco had state's fourth-lowest unemployment rate in April
David Albers/Staff - Florida Gov. Rick Scott visits with employees of the Pelican Wire Company after a press conference to kick off his Building Up Florida Manufacturing Victory tour on Monday, May 13, 2013, in Naples.
Missing: Cases of located girls, women conjure up memories of Wendy Hudakoc
FILE PHOTO John Darlington, of Naples, holds a copy of Wendy Hudakoc's missing person flier at the corner of Airport Road and U.S. 41 East.
Missouri man found with missing teens waives extradition
A man implicated in the disappearance of two Golden Gate teens last weekend has waived extradition from Kentucky - a decision that should expedite the process of bringing him to justice in Collier County.
Florida's crime rate lowest in 42 years
That was the news announced Thursday by Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Gerald Bailey as FDLE released the 2012 annual uniform crime report at the Southwest Florida Police Chiefs Association meeting in Fort Myers.
Tourism breaks records for early 2013, added 1,700 Collier jobs in '12
David Albers/Staff Southwest Florida reaction to a record start for Florida's tourism industry.
Police: Woman Stabbed Boyfriend For Breaking Wind In Her Face
Deputies with the Collier County Sheriff's Office responded to a complaint last week regarding a dispute between 37-year-old Deborah Burns and her boyfriend, Willie Butler.
Viewers Voice: Adult shop in Naples gets mixed reaction
Within 24 hours of opening its doors, Flynt's Sexy Gifts" at Goodlette Corners Plaza in Naples is already getting noticed.
Injured Florida Panther Kitten Rescued
A nine-month old Florida Panther kitten was rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Monday after it was found injured in Collier County.
St. John Neumann kicks off Collier's graduation season
Corey Perrine/Staff Graduates toss their caps in the courtyard following commencement exercises Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St.
Get Growing: news from the gardening community in Lee and Collier counties
Don't have a green thumb, there is help for those who can't grow a weed at local gardening centers and landscape showrooms.
Panther kitten rescued, recovering from surgery
A 9-month-old Florida panther has been rescued after a man spotted the injured kitten on his way to work.