As we step into Season 73 at The Naples Players, I do so with deep gratitude and a sense of optimism for what theatre can offer us right now. This season is centered on connection: how it is formed, tested, broken, and renewed. At a time when many of us are craving opportunities to come […] The post

I saw a good example just the other day. And I wasn’t delusional. At a promotional show in Baltimore, I watched a team of robots assemble an entire car body. No kidding. They put it together in less than an hour. Granted the demonstration was teed up to succeed, with everything in place, well-rehear

by Joe Trachtenberg Three years have passed since Greater Naples Leadership (GNL) sponsored a well-attended forum an the affordable workforce housing crisis in Naples. While there’s little doubt shining a light on this critical problem got our county commissioners’ attention, the essence of the prob

Naples Airport’s environmental initiatives run deep by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority The Gordon River Greenway Park is a 140-acre ecological corridor that travels through the heart of Naples. The 2.5-mile, meandering trail is designed for passive recreational activitie

Human beings are wired for connection from the moment we are born. We are constantly looking for warmth, and a sense of belonging – it is a fundamental part of our psychology. Interactions with fresh faces stimulates our brains, challenges our paradigms, and often brings a lively wave of excitement

As the 2025-26 season enters its latter stretch in April, Artis—Naples is giving arts-loving patrons plenty to enjoy, with two Masterworks programs, a special Naples Philharmonic performance pairing the orchestra and Artistic and Music Director Alexander Shelley with world-class violinist and Artist

Finance of America (FOA) on Thursday introduced HomeSafe Second Line of Credit, a second-lien reverse mortgage line of credit now available in California that lets homeowners 55 and older tap home equity over time without refinancing or taking on a new required monthly mortgage payment. The product,

Financial and commodities markets gyrated in volatile trading Thursday after President Donald Trump spoke about the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, and may mean more bad news for mortgage rates. In a primetime address Wednesday night, Trump insisted the war would end "very shortly" but suggested that th

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has introduced an expertise-driven application process for its 2027 governance committees, aiming to match members to roles based on their experience, qualifications and leadership background, the trade group announced Thursday. This announcement comes one

Frost Bank previously announced in 2023 that it was reentering the mortgage business after a multiyear buildup that included system development and pilot programs. Now, reporting from Dallas news outlet WFAA says that the Texas-based bank is coming back swinging with a new program for borrowers who

Almost three years after wildfires tore through Maui, HI, residents are still rebuilding and recovering. Now, Hawaii is reeling from a natural disaster again. This time, it's water.  Back-to-back storms in March brought historic flooding to Maui, Oahu, and communities across the Hawaiian Islands—the

Art Falcone’s firm sold a Flagler Village apartment tower for $108 million, amid a recent uptick in South Florida multifamily deals despite a regional oversupply of rentals.  An entity tied to Falcone’s Boca Raton-based firm sold the 30-story, 348-unit The Rise Flagler Village to an affiliate of New

Rapper Pooh Shiesty and his father were reportedly both arrested this week after the FBI was seen raiding a Memphis-area home belonging to the family. Federal agents were seen early Wednesday morning in and around the quaint property in Cordova, TN, with local news outlet Fox 13 Memphis later report

"Summer House" star Ciara Miller has crossed off a significant personal milestone—by purchasing her very first home. But the Bravo icon didn't just snap up any old abode, she opted to buy a dwelling that has a great deal of emotional significance to her family. Miller, 30, shared the news in the lat

Mortgage rates rose again Thursday, climbing for the fifth consecutive week as the war in Iran enters its second month, fueling market instability and driving up oil prices.  The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans climbed to 6.46% for the week ending April 2, up 8 basis points from 6.38% the w

Fixer-uppers may conjure images of very successful TV shows that turn modest properties into beautiful abodes. And as home prices remain high, many buyers are turning to "diamonds in the rough" to enter the market. Case in point, a Realtor.com® report found that fixer-uppers get significantly more a

Related Ross has acquired the Coral Springs office campus of payments processor Fiserv for $36.5 million in a sale-leaseback deal.  Records show CS Office Owner, an affiliate of Related Ross, bought the 21.8-acre site at 4000 Coral Ridge Drive, 3975 Northwest 120th Avenue and 11900 Northwest 41st St

NFL star Josh Allen and his actress wife Hailee Steinfeld have welcomed their first child together, just three months after the couple announced that they were expecting. The happy couple, who split their time between their homes in Buffalo, NY, and California, shared the news via Steinfeld's Substa

Hulk Hogan's waterfront Florida "cottage" has been put on the market for $4.5 million, just two months after his primary residence—where he passed away in July 2025—was listed for just under $11 million. The famed wrestler, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died at the age of 71 at his sprawlin

Valoro Capital scored a discount on an Edgewater office building previously owned by flexible workspace operator Expansive. Valoro, led by Francisco Cantor and Alberto Chocron, paid $19 million for the 63,000-square-foot building at 2125 Biscayne Boulevard. The price amounts to $300 per square foot.