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New Facility in Southwest Florida to create Jobs
Per Halcyon Business Publications, Inc., 5D Composite Inc. has plans to relocate part of its manufacturing operation to Sarasota County this year. This move will create 120 jobs over the next five years. The new jobs created will be higher wage, technology-oriented jobs in manufacturing and engineering, as well as sales & support positions. 5D…
Read MoreDecreasing Energy Use Intensity
Battle of the Buildings The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says commercial buildings account for 18 percent of the nation’s energy use and spend more than $100 billion annually on energy cost. On average, 30 percent of the energy used in commercial buildings is wasted. In May, this year’s second annual EPA Energy Star “Battle of…
Read MoreHelping the Naples Community
You can participate in helping the community with the following events at Mercato: Back To School Drive: Drop off your school supplies at the participating Mercato merchants from July 2nd – August 5th to benefit The Education Foundation of Collier County. Items needed: Uniforms (all sizes, all range of grades) – solid polo shirts &…
Read MoreSummer Fun in Naples
Wine Down Wednesday at M Waterfront Grille – 6/15/2011 Every Wednesday, enjoy Live Jazz and Complimentary Tasting’s 5 to 8 pm. George Quinn, Director of Food & Beverages has selected refreshing wines for you to sample. Yoga at Lululemon Athletica – 6/18/2011 Complimentary yoga class held every Saturday morning at 9 am in the store. …
Read MoreHospitality Olympics at Mercato
Where: MERCATO When: July 2nd, 2011 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Benefits: YMCA of the Palms Premier Sotheby’s International Realty is participating in The First Annual Hospitality Olympics at Mercato July 2nd, 2011. Our team of five people will compete in physical, spirit and service-related games against other local industry teams to benefit the YMCA…
Read MoreMarket Update – Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
April 25th, 2011 Judy Green, President & CEO of Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, released the 1st Quarter of 2011 Premier’s performance in Sales Volume Trends over 1 million, Under Contract Trends over 1 million, & New Listings over 1 million located within Collier & Lee Counties. Sales Volume Statistics Premier was the unquestionable luxury leader…
Read MoreMarket Update – Naples Area Board of Realtors
4-19-2011 Inventory declined eight percent and median closed price for properties over $300,000 increased in the First Quarter of 2011 compared to the previous year. The March report shows that overall home sales increased by 5 percent from March 2010. Statistics for the First Quarter of 2011: • Overall pending sales saw an 8 percent…
Read MoreVenetian Village – Shop ‘Til You Drop
The Village Sidewalk Sale 10am-5pm April 21-April 23 Shop ’til you drop. The great semi-annual sale is on at the Village. Take advantage of exceptional savings on top-quality merchandise from Village merchants. Enjoy a fusion of live musical entertainment each day. On Thursday, from 1-4pm, Ron and Jean will sing classic rock and dance hits…
Read MoreSUNSET BOAT TOUR
PARK SHORE MARINA – SUNSET BOAT TOUR Enjoy “Sunset Boat Rentals” for $99 plus tax. All boats are available and can accommodate up to 10 persons. The rentals leave the marina 1 hour before sunset. Cruise Venetian Bay and then head out Doctors Pass to view a beautiful sunset. Call 239.434.0724. Park Shore Marina provides…
Read MoreNaples Rises From Florida Housing Swamp as Wealthy Buyers Return
March 25, 2011 Sales in the Naples area last year rose 10 percent, the first annual increase in at least five years, while the median price for homes listed at $300,000 or more gained 4 percent to $544,000, according to data compiled by the Naples Area Board of Realtors. About half of the properties in…
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