Demolition changed local landscape in 2024

The North Naples site of Bowland Beacon for more than 65 years was demolished in November by crews from Naples Excavating. The landmark bowling alley was leveled ahead of a luxury hotel redevelopment project. Photo by Nick Radick

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3 January 2025

Demolition changed local landscape in 2024

“Out with the old and in with the new” could be a slogan for 2024 in the Naples area. Redevelopment remains at the forefront of the local real estate market.

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