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‘There are no more greyhounds available’ – Bonita Springs rescue kennel closing its doors

A longtime greyhound rescue kennel on Longfellow Lane in Bonita Springs, is closing its doors. → Read More

This bright colored, four-bedroom Funky Fish House is the 'biggest one so far'

This new home has four bedrooms and four full and one half bathroom. It spans 2,341 square feet under air and a total of 3,905 square feet. → Read More

New York Times bestselling author's lush 15.1 acre Golden Gate Estates property is on the market

The 15.1-acre estate is home to tropical fruit trees, a large koi pond and even peacocks. The living spaces include main, guest and caretaker homes. → Read More

Heritage Palms has helping hands heroes

Some communities are known for their luxury golf courses, others attract residents with their tennis or pickleball facilities. But Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club in Fort Myers has a very different reputation. The community is known for volunteering. Residents there spend their time helping with a wide variety of groups from Ronald McDonald House and PACE Center for Girls, to Southeastern… → Read More

Fewer people on Southwest Florida beaches may have led to more sea turtle nests this season

Turtle nesting was up in many areas, but in other areas hatchings were down → Read More

Sea turtle hatchling trapped in Bonita Beach sandcastle, volunteers say

One tiny, quarter-sized hatchling fell into the castle moat and became trapped behind the wall of sand, witnesses who found the turtle said. → Read More

Most expensive homes sold in Lee and Collier

The Shaddelee estate in Fort Myers is not only like a unique castle on the river, it now has the distinction of being the highest priced residential sale of 2018. The home sold in November for $7 million. In Collier County, a home at 2500 Gordon Drive in Port Royal came in with the highest sale when it sold in June for $48.8 million. In Lee County, the five-bedroom, six full bath and two… → Read More

This secluded quirky home on Sanibel Island could be yours

This secluded quirky home on Sanibel Island could be yours → Read More

Visionaries transform dated home into award winner

Visionaries transform dated home into award winner → Read More

Home construction booming at Babcock Ranch

It looks like a massive construction zone on the streets in Babcock Ranch where Pulte and Lennar are building. Dozens of homes are under construction and homeowners continue to move into completed houses. At Babcock Ranch it is the less expensive homes that are taking off with the biggest sales. "The entry level price homes have a broader appeal," said Laura Keller, Babcock Ranch, senior vice… → Read More

Pulte testing single-family model prototypes in Southwest Florida

Single-family model prototypes by Pulte being tested in Southwest Florida → Read More

Unique Connie Mack Island home makes a grand first impression

Unique Connie Mack Island home makes a grand first impression → Read More

Dead sand dollars on Bonita, Barefoot beaches could be result of natural cycle, experts say

Thousands of tiny dead sand dollars are washing up on Bonita and Barefoot beaches. That is perplexing beachgoers and marine life experts alike. → Read More

Build-a-Bear built a promotion that was too successful, thousands wait hours in line

Thousands of people flocked from all over Southwest Florida to the Build-a-Bear at the Coconut Point Mall in Estero to take advantage of a promotion. → Read More

Are you island shopping? Crescent Island is up for sale

Looking for your own island? Crescent Island is up for sale → Read More

Coves of Estero Bay: A hidden gem off the beaten path

The Coves of Estero Bay is not in Estero, and there are no coves and no property on the bay. → Read More

Front courtyards a unique feature in new paired villas

Front courtyards a unique feature in Zuckerman's new paired villas → Read More

Jensen's Twin Palm Cottages & Marina Resort on Captiva up for sale

A piece of Old Florida up for sale on Captiva Island → Read More

Miracle worker: Alex Vazquez runs the costume shop at the Florida Repertory Theatre

Alex Vazquez coordinated the period costumes for “The Miracle Worker” performed stage at the Florida Repertory Theatre. → Read More

The Dominica model boasts a contemporary coastal style that’s a bit out of the ordinary

The Dominica model boasts a contemporary coastal style that’s a bit out of the ordinary → Read More