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April 25, 2010
Posted April 25th, 2010 at 10:08 pm by Michele Harrison
Do you remember my post from December on Collier County’s Project Innovation program? Well, it is time for me to bring this group up again because they have a fabulous event happening this week! On Thursday, April 29, 2010 we have the opportunity to meet with Jackson Laboratory to discuss the Jax Florida Institute becoming a reality in Collier County. Collier has the opportunity to have a research institute for genome studies and DNA research. This is extremely exciting!
For those of you that aren’t familiar with this group, I had mentioned the following in a previous post:
Project Innovation is an initiative that was launched last year by the EDC Board that has brought together community business people in somewhat of a think-tank concept to generate solutions for economic matters facing Collier County. A number of volunteers from across the county, representing both non-profit and for-profit organizations, were divided into specific actionable improvement areas including: innovation, quality of place, talent, business climate, infrastructure and governance. Within each of these areas items were proposed and are already underway like the Bayshore redevelopment master plan, the Children’s Museum of Naples, the Gordon River Greenway, Heritage Trail, Immokalee Regional Airport Master Plan, STEM Council, Tamiami Angel Fund and a regional branding campaign.
Here are the details for the upcoming event:
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Telford Education Building (NCH)
350 7th Street
North Naples, FL
Community Conversation 9:00a.m-10:00am
Pre-Registration Required – Click Here
You definitely don’t want to miss this…See you there!
Categories: 55+ Living, Human Interest, Naples News
Tags: 2010, 7th Street, April 29, Bayshore Redevelopment Master Plan, Collier County, DNA research, EDC of Collier County, genome studies, Heritage Trail, Immokalee Regional Airport Master Plan, Jackson Laboratory, Jax Florida Institute, NCH, North Naples, Project Innovation, STEM Council, Tamiami Angel Fund, Telford Education Building, the Children’s Museum of Naples, the Gordon River Greenway —
April 21, 2010
Posted April 21st, 2010 at 10:20 pm by Michele Harrison
Things are looking very good in the real estate market in Collier County! Coming off of the first quarter, we are seeing a rise in sales, a decrease in inventory, and more showings than we have had in a very long time.
A few things to note:
- There were 1,981 closed sales from January to March, which is a 45 percent increase in sales over the same period last year.
- There was a major increase in sales at the higher-end of the market. Pending sales in the $1 million to $2 million range increased 100 percent with 146 contracts compared to 73 for the same period in 2009. There were also 95 contracts on homes in the $2 million+ range, which was a 56 percent increase over the same period last year.
- A majority of sales were in the under $300,000 price range with most of them being foreclosures and short sales. There were 1,393 sales in this range, which was up 40 percent over a year ago with another 2,315 homes in going under contract.
- We also saw a rise in condo sales with 1,012 closings this quarter, which was up 60 percent over the same period last year. Another 1,679 condos moved into a pending status, which is a 75 percent increase from a year ago.
Clearly, things are moving along nicely, and the real estate market in Collier is positioned to have a very bright future!
April 18, 2010
April 12, 2010
Posted April 12th, 2010 at 11:33 pm by Michele Harrison
Are you walking in the Relay for Life Naples 2010 this weekend? I am! If you haven’t already registered make sure you sign up with the American Cancer Society for this very important event. Come out and join all of us walking to help fight cancer!
Did you know Relay for Life started back in 1985 when a Tacoma, Washington doctor raised $27,000 for the fight against cancer by running the track at Baker Stadium at the University of Puget Sound? The doctor’s friends paid to walk with him over a 24-hour period. One year later, the first team event happened in Washington with 19 teams raising $33,000. Today, according to the American Cancer Society, “more than 4,900 Relays occur throughout the US with 19 nations joining the efforts for more than 3.5 million total participants. Together, survivors and those impacted by cancer have raised more than $405 million worldwide.”
This annual event is a great way to support a wonderful organization’s mission, celebrate with survivors, mourn for those lost to the disease, get some good exercise, and spend some time with friends and fellow walkers. To register or to get more information about the event go to http://www.explorenaples.com/relayforlife/.
14th Annual Relay for Life Naples event details:
Location:
Gulfview Middle School
255 – 6th Street South
Naples, Florida 34102
Dates & Times:
Start: Friday, April 16, 2010 – 4pm
End: Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 10am
Hope to see everyone there!
Categories: 55+ Living, Human Interest, Naples News
Tags: 14th Annual Relay for Life Naples, 6th Street South, American Cancer Society, Baker Stadium, Florida, Gulfview Middle School, Naples, Relay for Life, Relay for Life Naples 2010, University of Puget Sound —
April 4, 2010
Posted April 4th, 2010 at 5:52 pm by Michele Harrison
I wanted to take a second to wish everyone a Happy Easter! Along with all the chocolates, bunnies, and easter egg hunts, I hope everyone remembers that Easter is a time for hope, joy and the warm and wonderful spirit of Spring. Be thankful for your friends and family and for new joys and promises that this season brings.
Here is a cute little Easter poem I came accross that I wanted to share…
The bunny comes hopping,
Hearts spring with joy.
Flowers bloom bright,
It’s the season to enjoy!
Baskets filled with goodies…
Hidden here and there,
Are all here to make you smile…
Cause Easter is in the air!
Happy Easter:)
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