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Aug. foreclosure filings down in Lee County

Lenders filed 834 foreclosure lawsuits in August in Lee County — down from July’s 882 and less than half the 1,692 reported in August 2009. Read More.

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Lee County construction permits fall in Aug.

Contractors in August pulled permits to build 17 single-family homes. Read More.

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Southwest Florida snook fishing restrictions extended

Species hit hard by cold water during last winter. Read More.

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Foreclosure deficiency judgments on the rise in Lee County

Even after losing your home to foreclosure, the lender or a debt collector may come knocking at your door, looking for money. Read More.

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Unique wines to be auctioned at 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival

At the 2011 Naples Winter Wine Festival, a lot called Perfection that consists of 100 different bottles of wine rated by wine experts at 100 points (the highest rating possible) will be a first-of-its-kind lot ever to be auctioned. Read … Continue reading

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The line is held on Lee County tax rate

The number on your tax notice that goes to funding county government next year will drop 15 percent. County leaders Tuesday indicated they’ll keep the tax rate the same next year despite declining property values. The $3.65 rate is 63 … Continue reading

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Flood Zones

There’s been a bunch of confusion since the government changed the flood zone locations. Here’s a link to the maps so you can see where you stand. Click Here.

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County considers what to cut due to budget shortfall

Reducing services, cutting pay and maybe even deeper layoffs. It’s all on the table. Video. Read More.

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The Short Sale Experience from an Agent’s viewpoint

This may seem like an exaggeration, but not by much. Lets you know what we do behind the scenes.

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Vote Pac-Man 2012! Hack Puts Pac-Man on Voting Machine

Don’t usually cover something like this, but I thought it amusing. Read More.

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Homeowners taking advantage of historically low mortgage rates

Mortgage applications rose 13 percent last week as consumers refinanced at the lowest rates in decades. Read More.

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Sanibel Causeway bike path officially opening today

Bike path over the bridge to Sanibel opens today. Video. Read More.

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Naples council against recommendation to raise tax rate; staff must cut $700,000 more

Naples City Council on Monday directed staff to maintain the current tax rate $1.18 per $1,000 of taxable value in fiscal 2011, rather than set the tax rate at $1.23 per $1,000 of taxable value as staff recommended. Thank you … Continue reading

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Hatched! Sea turtles nesting here

Collier County has seen an increase in nesting with 742 nests recorded to date. More nests could still pop up in the next week or two. Video. Read More.

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New Collier flood maps rolling out, tide of anger rising in Golden Gate Estates

As many as 50,000 structures in Collier County could need to start buying flood insurance within the next nine months to 18 months. Read More.

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