Collier County is spending $7.8 million to keep 625 acres near Immokalee from becoming 52 ranchettes. Wildflowerz Ranch scored highly for its wetlands, wildlife habitat and regional connectivity — and comes with cattle and a shooting range.
Hurricane Ian didn’t just batter Naples’ Miracle Mile — it accelerated its makeover. Aging beachfront condos are coming down as developers bet on fewer, bigger and vastly more expensive residences, reshaping 1.3 miles of prime Gulf frontage.
A 40.26-acre site on Bermont Road in eastern Charlotte County sold for $2.3 million. The buyers plan to develop a new Calusa Creek residential community adjacent to the existing neighborhood near Punta Gorda.
Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton branded developments are transforming Southwest Florida’s luxury residential market by pairing resort-style amenities with high-end real estate projects and premium hospitality services.
A panel of development experts says Davis Boulevard is poised for major growth, with new housing, mixed-use projects and infrastructure improvements reshaping the East Naples corridor.
Bayshore Drive in East Naples is entering a new phase of redevelopment, with plans for mixed-use projects, housing, a boutique hotel and cultural spaces. Local leaders say the corridor is nearing a tipping point after years of steady transformation.
Elevation Naples, a proposed five-story mixed-use project on Bayshore Drive, aims to blend luxury condos, private garages, waterfront amenities and public dining as the area continues its evolution into a walkable district.
A $350 million project called The Halcyon Residences & Marina will bring 66 luxury homes and a 120-slip private marina to Davis Boulevard. Developers plan to break ground in 2027, replacing Brookside Marina and Capital Pawn with two mid-rise towers and extensive amenities.
A 49-unit luxury vehicle and motorhome storage complex, Jetport Motor Suites, is rising behind RaceTrac and Mister Car Wash off Airport-Pulling Road in Naples. Phase 1 opens early next year; prices start at $870,000 with large units near $2 million.
A Fort Lauderdale developer plans a 141-unit condo community in Fort Myers’ Dunbar neighborhood, offering ownership opportunities for moderate-income buyers. The project’s future depends on Lee County’s approval of a $19.5 million federal grant.
