An existing development near Collier Boulevard and Interstate 75 can now grow from 231 units to 550 after approval of an increase in affordable homes that will be sold by Habitat for Humanity of Collier County on Magnolia Pond Drive.

Collier County commissioners unanimously approved plans for Paraiso Beach Club, a members-only luxury beachfront club proposed along Vanderbilt Beach next to La Playa resort on Gulf Shore Drive in North Naples.

Collier County planning commissioners on Oct. 16 unanimously approved a growth-management plan amendment to allow up to 1,299 single- and multifamily homes, including affordable housing, on nearly 230 acres on Greenway Road off U.S. 41 East. https://t.co/QCkyetXZbN

Coconut Point is ready for a makeover. The Estero shopping center will turn 20 next November, and with signs of aging starting to show, owner Simon Property Group has begun planning a makeover. The architecture won’t change, but the color palette will. https://t.co/bV4RJ9YoEf

Oakes Farms intends to do more than rebuild its store on Davis Boulevard in East Naples. Early plans show a major project with a 2-story grocery store, a 12-story hotel , a residential tower, restaurants, wellness center, retail and parking garages. https://t.co/KNOGxkZpeO

#SWFL’s Sizzle Dining restaurant event this fall sold a record-breaking 87,483 meals. Executive Director Guy Clarke said this year’s Sizzle event was the biggest and best one ever with the participation of 127 restaurants in Collier and Lee counties. https://t.co/Z9FsZNvtpK

Collier County commissioners unanimously approved ordinances Oct. 14 to allow Costco Wholesale to build a new membership warehouse store on the southeast corner of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard in East Naples. https://t.co/GO20uszJTH

Stone crab season opens today, Oct. 15. Phelan Family Brands, the locally owned company behind Pinchers and Deep Lagoon Seafood, plans to have fresh claws available at all its restaurants this evening, Gulfshore Business reports. https://t.co/hMgubcbU9F

After selling off its portfolio of about 25 downtown Naples properties in a major 2023 real estate deal, the Hoffmann family is expanding its local commercial holdings with the planned acquisition of a second corner property on Fifth Avenue South.

Pura Vida Miami, a healthier restaurant chain focusing on whole, nutritious ingredients in a casual, laid-back space, launched an all-day cafe on Friday at Mercato in North Naples. Pura Vida is open at 9118 Strada Place, Suite 8170, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

NCH plans to build a 150-bed hospital in Ave Maria, bringing long-awaited medical services to the growing community and eastern Collier County on the northeast corner of Oil Well Road and Arthrex Commerce Park Drive. https://t.co/FNzIgnU2oM

Rezoning and conditional use petitions for the proposed Paraiso Beach Club on Vanderbilt Beach are on the Oct. 14 meeting agenda for the Collier County Commission. Know more now by reading the latest Tim Aten Knows column.

Former Boston Red Sox outfielder and Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell died Thursday, two months after announcing he had medullary thyroid cancer. He was 62. Know more now by reading David Dorsey's Gulfshore Business story.

McDowell Housing Partners announced the financial closing and start of construction on Ekos Creekside, a 7-story, 160-unit affordable housing community at 6360 Collier Blvd. in East Naples. Know more about SWFL news by reading Gulfshore Business magazine.

Construction is set to begin soon on the High 5 recreation center in Estero’s Entertainment District on the north side of Williams Road, east of Via Coconut Point. Know more now by reading Evan Williams' Gulfshore Business story.

The federal government shutdown is rippling through Southwest Florida’s real estate market, putting some home sales on hold and raising concerns about broader economic effects. Know more now by reading Nancy Semon's Gulfshore Business story.

Placing the right words together can create positivity. At 1942 Mexican Grill, a new North Naples restaurant and bar serving a wide variety of creative and traditional Mexican dishes, one phrase should be part of any first-time visit: “Taco Flight.” https://t.co/I3vV9gs1kr

Pure Florida, a longtime maritime tourism business in Naples, has been acquired by the Hoffmann Family of Companies. Know more now by reading Gulfshore Business. https://t.co/E2Kk7nq3PY

Adding “The” to the name of Naples luxury condominiums — The Avenue, The Huxley, The Ritz-Carlton Residences — makes them sound more exclusive and prominent. But just being in Naples is enough to elevate new condominium projects to head-turning heights. https://t.co/3Yr3UifDjA

Today is the last day for CĀK'D, Vegan Gluten-free Treat Shop at Trinity Plaza, 304 Ninth St. N., in Naples. The local gluten-free, vegan bakery will be open today until 4 p.m. “We’ll bake everything we have,” CĀK'D owner Maria Trupiano emailed customers.