The 47-year-old Dooley said his top priority has been “getting to a comfort level with” his returnees.

Have you wondered if it is really true that the economy is looking better all the time? Last Wednesday, Collier County's Growth Management Division issued 177 permits. Yes, in just one day! It looks like things are really looking up.

During a recent episode of Discovery's "Auction Kings," I appraised a Federal period writing desk that was once owned by President Thomas Jefferson from his country estate of Poplar Forest near Lynchburg, VA. I described the desk as Hepplewhite in style r

The crux of the issue is the subjective matter of value rather than degree of excellence, which is more easily judged statistically.

The commercial and recreational harvest of stone crab claws in Florida closes on May 16, with the last day of harvest on May 15.

We all strive for quality of life, defined by many as meaningful time with family, financial success, strong faith, lifestyle and health. As advisers, I believe we have a responsibility, to serve families on all levels. Financial success cannot be isolated without considering what it brings to the table, and this includes preparing for life transitions.

May kicks off the business lunch season, with at least two planned in upcoming weeks.

The defense in the case against Luis Gonzalez, accused in the death of Tia Poklemba, wants a state agency's help in an aspect of preparing the defense's case.

Rick Neet received the Southwest Chapter PGA’s top prize at its spring meeting on April 29. Neet, who has been the head pro at Royal Palm Country Club since 1981, was named the chapter’s Golf Professional of the Year.

Collier County was also on Hertz's radar for a new location for its corporate headquarters. But Lee had something to offer that Collier didn't.

A look at the Hertz relocation, by the numbers

A profile of Hertz Global Holdings and CEO Mark Frissora

The victim's daughter told Collier County sheriff's deputies she walked into her mother's bedroom and found Torres-Ayala forcing a sex act on her mother while she was asleep

A look at who was behind the deal for Hertz to move its headquarters to south Lee County and what lies ahead.

Four men got out of the Sonata and began jumping on the car belonging to one of the victims while punching and kicking the front and rear windows. The suspects punched the victims through open side windows and pointed a gun at one of the victims,

Southwest Florida police report

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News that Hertz rental car company will relocate its corporate headquarters from New Jersey to the Estero area promises to boost commercial construction activity that has been lagging since 2006-2007.

Business columnist Jan Kantor tells you how to build a brand that sells itself.