Tourism is Collier County’s largest industry, supporting approximately 29,000 jobs and generating more than $2.8 billion in direct economic benefit each year. Photo by Chris Tilley

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By Therese McDevitt terry.mcdevitt@naplespress.com

3 October 2025

TOURISM

If you spend it, will they come?

Commissioners approve extra $5 million to promote county

If promotional spending is increased to attract tourists, will the Paradise Coast become the destination of choice?

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Clearing begins for new hotel, Chick-fil-A

By Tim Aten tim.aten@naplesnews.com

26 September 2025

Q: I see that they’re putting fencing up where the JW Marriott was supposed to go. Did they get fina...

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Teen recovering from severe burns

Friend accused of lighting him afire

By Aisling Swift aisling.swift@naplespress.com

12 September 2025

After a night socializing with friends in North Naples, 19-year-old Leighton Spillane was filling hi...

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Plan approved for Waterside Shops changes

By Tim Aten tim.aten@naplesnews.com

5 September 2025

Following demolition projects at the former Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble and US Bank spaces at Watersid...

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Traffic in paradise

Road work struggles to keep up with population growth

By Tim Aten tim.aten@naplespress.com

3 October 2025

Collier County’s road infrastructure has encountered difficulty keeping pace with the quickly growin...

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Encounter at airport

Woman who wanted to help immigrants was arrested and jailed

By Aisling Swift aisling.swift@naplespress.com

12 September 2025

Golden Gate resident Hillary Hogue is known for advocating for elder rights as the Center for Estate...

If you spend it, will they come?

Commissioners approve extra $5 million to promote county

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