Tim Aten

Buyers from the north and east descended on Naples in February resulting in a 55.9% increase in pending sales – homes under contract – compared to February 2025; and a 23.4% increase in pending sales compared to January 2026, @NABORFL reports – naplesarea.com/real-estate-ne…

Corkscrew Grove East Village, a proposed community of over 4,500 homes on Collier County farmland and former Alico Inc. citrus groves NW of Immokalee near the intersection of Collier, Lee and Hendry counties, has taken a step forward. Know more now ... gulfshorebusiness.com/collier/collie…

The new Saucy by KFC fast-food concept intends to live up to its bold and lively name, launching its first location in Southwest Florida on March 24 in the former Naples location of rival PDQ at 5088 Airport-Pulling Road N., just south of Pine Ridge Road. gulfshorebusiness.com/hospitality/sa…

Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort, opened a 30,000-square-foot wellness facility as Naples area luxury hotels increasingly compete for guests seeking high-end spa, fitness and recovery offerings. The Sanctuary spans three levels. Know more now ... gulfshorebusiness.com/hospitality/ex…

Fort Myers is set to host the Edison Awards, including its signature awards gala and innovation showcase April 15-16 at the Luminary Hotel and Caloosa Sound Convention Center. City Council this week approved $100,000 in funding for the awards operator. gulfshorebusiness.com/lee/fort-myers…

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast is planning a major expansion to add 100,000 square feet of meeting and event space to the waterfront resort with an addition that will be connected to the main building by an enclosed skybridge. gulfshorebusiness.com/hospitality/su…

Naples Airport reopened its public observation deck following improvements designed to enhance the visitor experience. The raised viewing platform near the runway approach off North Road allows aviation enthusiasts to watch arrivals and departures. gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/naple…

Naples Children Foundation, founding organization of the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival, awarded more than $30.6 million in grants Monday to about 50 local nonprofits supporting Collier County’s most vulnerable children. Know more now ... gulfshorebusiness.com/nonprofit/napl…

The Mucky Duck on Captiva Island reopened after more than a year of repairs following damage from Hurricane Milton in 2024. The beachfront restaurant, which first opened in 1976, closed after storm surge damaged parts of the building and its kitchen. gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/capti…

After more than 50 years as a public course in Naples, Hibiscus Golf Club sold for $28 million in order to create an exclusive private golf club, but the public course and Brooks Bar & Grill in its clubhouse will continue to operate for more than a year. gulfshorebusiness.com/real_estate/hi…

As Southwest Florida’s real estate market recalibrates after peaking in 2022, three industry experts told a packed audience that the region’s current downturn is far from a crash. Know more now by reading the Gulfshore Business story by David Dorsey. gulfshorebusiness.com/real_estate/un…

In Florida, half of all vacant homes are not waiting for renters or buyers. They’re waiting for vacationers to return to these part-time abodes. Seasonal housing directly tightens the affordable housing supply for full-time residents. Know more now ... gulfshorebusiness.com/news/floridas-…

An 8-story dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous approval from Naples’ Planning Advisory Board this week and will head to City Council for final approval. The 290-room hotel is planned at 870 Goodlette-Frank Road in The Commons Professional Park. gulfshorebusiness.com/collier/naples…

Naples Grande Beach Resort representatives call its plans for a pool with water slides and other structures an “amenity.” Its neighbors call it a “water park.” And opponents are beginning to draw battle lines. Know more now ... gulfshorebusiness.com/news/ongoing-n…

The Halcyon Residences & Marina are part of the redevelopment transformation that spreads from the city limits at the Gordon River bridge eastward along Davis Boulevard and U.S. 41 East and south along Bayshore Drive. Know more now ... gulfshorebusiness.com/development/ha…

Resurgence Brewing Co. has opened its south Fort Myers restaurant and brewpub, a project more than three years in the making. The brewery is at 6160 Exchange Lane, off Six Mile Cypress Parkway, just southwest of Hammond Stadium. gulfshorebusiness.com/hospitality/re…

Naples businessman David Hoffmann moved up sharply on Forbes’ 2026 World’s Billionaires list, ranking No. 1,611 with an estimated net worth of $2.6 billion as his family investment firm expanded its reach in media, real estate and professional sports. gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/from-…

Village of Estero’s Planning, Zoning & Design Board again sharply criticized Simon Property Group's plan to demolish the former Regal Coconut Point movie theater and build a 365-unit luxury apartment complex at Coconut Point. Know more now .... gulfshorebusiness.com/lee/estero-boa…

Naples North Rotary Club hit a fundraising milestone this year for its 15th annual Naples Craft Beer Fest. This year, the club surpassed $1 million raised for charity. gulfshorebusiness.com/nonprofit/rota…

In #SWFL, watching family-owned businesses continue from one generation to the next has become the exception, not the rule. But Collier and Lee counties have such exceptions, exceeding 30-, 40- and 50-year milestones and more. Know more now ... gulfshorebusiness.com/inside-the-mag…