Naples Tidbits #16

To bring you up to date on some activities around Naples, Florida check these out:

Our company, Downing-Frye Realty, made Realtor Magazine’s “Top 100 Companies” list once again. The list is based on closed sales volume. We were ranked #85, posting more that $1.3 billion in 2007.
This announcement is a little early, but it’s always good to […]

Naples Tidbits #15

In an effort to keep you updated on some of the latest news from Naples, check out the following:

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort ©Rick Bethem

Scenes on the Bay, a new waterfront restaurant overlooking Naples Bay, has opened. The eatery is at 489 Bayfront Place near the Gordon River bridge.
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar is scheduled to open […]

Naples Tidbits #14

Happenings around Naples this summer…

Single-family home sales in Collier County, excluding Marco Island, increased 18 percent overall with 233 sales in May 2008 compared with 197 during the same period last year, according to the Naples Area Board of Realtors Condo sales dropped four percent with 243 last month versus 254 in May 2007. The […]

Naples Tidbits #13

Check out the latest Naples tidbits and what is going on in our hometown of Naples, Florida.

Neighborhood America, based in Naples, Florida, has received the “Best Social Networking Solution” award from the Software & Information Industry Association.

WCI Communities Inc. has sold Tuscany Reserve in North Naples to an international investor group. Tuscany Reserve is a […]

Naples Tidbits #12

Here is the latest edition of Naples Tidbits to keep you updated on what’s happening in Naples, Florida when you want to get out on the town or if you’re visiting the area.

We try to make life a little easier here in Naples. Got a traffic ticket? Don’t waste your time in court, just step […]

Naples Tidbits #11

Here is the latest edition of Naples Tidbits, or more precisely, what’s happening in Naples, Florida.

Sideline Joe’s is a new restaurant that just recently opened at 14700 Tamiami Square across from Bentley Village and next to Naples Tomato. Specializing in hotdogs and hamburgers, it’s a take off of the old baseball days.
Naples has been named […]

Water restrictions lifted in Naples

 
We’ve been under a once a week water restriction for our irrigation needs for quite awhile now. Just recently, because of a couple good rain falls and the rising water table, these restrictions have been lifted by the South Florida Water Management District and new policies are now in effect. We are now allowed to […]

Naples Tidbits #10

I thought I would update you on a few Naples tidbits that will give you an idea of what’s happening here in Naples, Florida.

The local n Magazine is holding it’s third annual Enny awards honoring local creative brilliance. Click the link for imformation of how to submit your artwork.
The Naples Harbour Yacht Club on the Gordon […]

Naples Tidbits #9

Naples is very big on the arts and entertainment scene. Here is some highlights of what’s coming soon to the area.

The Jade N. Riedell 37th Annual Scholarship Competition exhibit will be at the von Liebig Art Center from April 12-27. This is a scholarship program designed to encourage young artists to persue their dreams.
Photographs from […]

Naples Tidbits #8

Here are a few tidbits I’ve gathered on what’s happening in the Naples area.

Collier County home sales to non-U.S. buyers in February increased 43 percent compared with the same month in 2007, according to the Naples Area Board of Realtors. Canadians accounted for the greatest portion of foreign homebuyers in Collier County.
For the sixth consecutive […]