Pandemic shuts down production causing AC shortage

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — During the height of the pandemic in 2020, HVAC production lines shut down. “Before, we would have a whole list of options for our customers,” said Gorden Durant with Fort Myers-based Island Aire. “Now, with shortages and price increases, we’re seeing the options are decreasing and the prices are increasing.” AC prices are skyrocketing. In 2020, a middle of the road unit would run you about $6,500. So far in 2021, prices have risen 15% already. Durant said suppliers are hinting that price increases could top 30% by the middle of the year. ...

Cougars chugging along to final four

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NAPLES, Fla.– For the second time since 2018, the Barron Collier baseball team is back in the state final four. The team could have a single emoji to thank for their recent hot streak. Last Wednesday the Barron Collier baseball team entered the bottom of the seventh down 2-0 with their season on the brink of collapsing. “To be honest with you, I can say it now what was going through my head was what am I going to say to these guys after this game,” Barron Collier Head Coach Charlie Maurer said. Senior second basemen Marcus O’Malley said, “I was just thinking ‘this cannot...

One flown to hospital after crash in North Naples church parking lot

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

NORTH NAPLES, Fla. – One person was flown to the hospital after they were hit by a car in the parking lot of a North Naples Church. The crash happened at the First Baptist Church of Naples at 3000 Orange Blossom drive just after 8 p.m. Monday, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. One person was taken by Medflight to Lee Memorial hospital as a trauma alert, officials confirmed. The crash is currently under investigation. No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story. The post One flown to hospital after crash in North Naples church...

Airline offers vaccinated customers shot to win free flights for a year

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

United Airlines is holding a sweepstakes offering vaccinated customer’s a chance to win free flights for a year. Those who want to participate will have to be involved in the airline’s loyalty program and show proof of vaccination by uploading records to their app or website, United Airlines said in a statement. The sweepstakes called “Your shot to fly” will award five winners free flights for a year’s worth of travel. To enter customer’s will need to be MileagePlus members, airline officials said. The event runs from now until July 1. Entries can be made...

Naples firefighter receive ‘thank you’ notes from residents

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.– Collier firefighters have been busy protecting their community, over the last week. A massive brush fire tore through Golden Gate estates, reaching 1,500 acres at it’s peak. Two homes were destroyed in the blaze and two more were damaged. Members of the community have sent officials ‘thank you’ notes to express their gratitude for their service. Greater Naples Fire joined in the appreciation, posting on social media, “our hearts are full of gratitude for all the agencies who have helped save life and property from the 14th Ave fire!”...

Forecast: Dry weather pattern remains in place

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

Though late May can sometimes be a humid and stormy time of year in South Florida, the next few days feature a weather forecast more typical of mid-dry season. This means minimal rain chances and relatively low humidity combining to keep the region’s wildfire threat relatively high. With this in mind, be sure to do your part and mitigate the risk of any new fires. Use care when grilling outside and mowing the lawn. Don’t park cars in grassy areas and be cautious of where you drive ATVs. If you own a truck, make sure chains are tied up properly and if you are a smoker do...

Clean up begins in wake of massive Golden Gate Estates brush fire

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. — Families on 14th Avenue are picking up the pieces after a major fire in Golden Gate Estates over the weekend. “We’re working on monitoring and mopping up,” Melinda Avni from the Florida Forest Service said. “So, if we see a hot spot, we see excessive smoldering, there will be some little bits of smoke here and there.” Fire officials are monitoring for potential sparks as dry conditions continue. “Because we have these dry conditions, we have excessive humidity, we have warm temperatures, we may or may not see a change in the winds we currently...

Mother pleads for help after losing son’s ashes in Southwest Florida

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 24, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A mother is asking for the public’s help after she lost a pendant containing her son’s ashes in the Southwest Florida area. Estela Diaz, a grieving mother is desperately trying to recover a pouch that contained her credit cards, social security card, and most importantly her son’s ashes. “I woke up Friday morning and I was with my grandson. I asked him what he wanted to do for the day. We went garage selling and at that time I had a pouch that I had my personal belongings which included my sons cremation ashes,” said Diaz. Diaz and...

How to buy a Southwest Florida home in a tough market

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 24, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

FLORIDA – If you’re in the market for a new home, you have to act fast. Houses are selling in days, not months. The housing market is a frenzy just about everywhere, but especially in Southwest Florida where families are flocking. If you’re not offering over market price and paying with all cash, someone else is. Agent Nancy Brown with Starlink Realty called the market, “unbelievable.” Over her 40 years in the industry she’s sold more than 975 homes. “I have never had 13 sales in two and a half months. Never,” Brown said. About three months ago she listed a house....

Ecologist proposes landscape changes after Golden Gate Estates brush fire

Written by Naples Mortgage Syndicated User on May 24, 2021. Posted in Naples Florida Mortgage, Naples Mortgage.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – Several groups in Golden Gate Estates are helping families affected by the fires. But a local ecologist hopes to make an even bigger change by preventing the fires before they even spark. Kara Driscoll studies plants and animals for a living. Over the weekend, she said she felt helpless as she watched fire crews battle a brushfire on 14th Avenue Southeast. “I don’t want to see people get hurt, I don’t want to see a tragedy like this happen again,” Driscoll said. “I think it’s incredibly brave that they’re out there...

Category: Naples Florida Mortgage