Introduction
We are very concerned about the proposed change in the City of Naples Code of Ethics which calls for the abandoning of the more stringent City of Naples Code and the adoption of the State of Florida Ethics Law.
Naples council in 2015 approved Fifth Avenue development concept that was rejected by 2003 council
Naples developer Phil McCabe draws praise, criticism as he forges ahead with new Fifth Avenue vision
The developer responsible for this Fifth Avenue Redevelopment is “Naples developer Phil McCabe who drew praise, criticism as he forges ahead with new Fifth Avenue vision.” It's an interesting time to be Phil McCabe. One of a handful of developers often credited for revitalizing the city's main business district, McCabe has made a living for much of the past 30 years investing millions into downtown retail, hotels and restaurants. But last year, McCabe may have taken his most ambitious steps yet. He went public with plans for two projects that, by his words, would create a new look for Fifth Avenue South and the surrounding area.
Property owners appeal city council’s decision to approve mixed-use building on Fifth Avenue South
Property owners in Naples filed a petition to appeal Naples city Council's decision to approved a mixed-use building on Fifth Avenue South that would remove all of the outdoor dining around Cafe Luna and put in an underground parking facility. In a Naples Daily News Poll nearly 80% of respondents agreed that Council should reverse their decision to approve this huge overdevelopment of Naples.
Underground parking still up in the air for Naples council
Underground parking up in the air in Naples. Old Naples residents and others who frequent Fifth Avenue South want more public scrutiny of redevelopment projects that are setting a new precedent for downtown builders. But there was no finality Monday to the issue of whether plans that include underground parking should receive oversight from Naples City Council.