Are you looking for things to do in Southwest Florida this weekend? You've come to the right place. This list is in no way exhaustive, but it's a good place to start and offers something for everyone. If nothing else, be sure to stop by one of over 100 [...]

This New Year's Eve in Southwest Florida you don't have to miss a thing. From fireworks displays and big-city-vibe ball drops with live music to black-tie ballroom events and gourmet restaurants offering five course meals with party favors, we've got you covered from Sanibel to Naples, [...]

Who would have thought that the original two square miles of marshland in Naples, FL purchased by John Glenn Sample in 1938, known as Port Royal, would one day become the Priciest Neighborhood in America? It would seem that Mr. Sample has delivered on his ambition, "To make Port Royal the finest place in the world to live".

Along the Gulf [...]

According to the AARP, there are 10,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age every day and we know at least some of them are asking the question, Where is the best place to retire? While Naples has certainly made strides in attracting younger, working families following the establishment of several corporate headquarters, including Arthrex, [...]

It seems that many New Year's resolutions are centered around diets, losing weight, and getting in shape; mainly, long-term goals that do not give most of us immediate results. Perhaps, we would feel a sense of accomplishment if we started the year with small obtainable goals centered around one of our most important lifetime [...]

Congratulations to this month's top performing agents. To learn more about these elite real estate professionals, please visit John R. Wood Properties website.

For some additional holiday spirit, check out the events below for the best in the dining and theater in Southwest Florida.  Happy Holidays!   FRIDAY

• Miracle on 34th Street at The Naples Players
• Southwest Florida Holiday Traditions at Palm Cottage

SATURDAY

• Twelve Days of Christmas Sing-a-long in Norris Gardens
• Holiday Nights at Edison & Ford Winter
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MARKET REPORT for NAPLES, BONITA SPRINGS AND ESTERO   (Download the John R. Wood Market Report here). Closed Sales

• The number of closed sales year-to-date is up 3% over the the same period in 2016.
• Closed sales, priced above $2 million increased 22.5% through October compared to the same period in 2016 (424 vs. 346).  During the past 12
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December 15, 2017 (Naples, FL) – John R. Wood Properties has received an Excel Award for 2017 Best Television Commercial, for its 15-second spot featuring a dog who can tell time. Recognized as one of the most respected measures of excellence in the construction and real estate industries, the Excel Industry Awards honors companies who [...]