Naples

Naples – October 16, 2026 -- Social Security and SSI payments for 76 million Americans will rise 3.6 percent in 2027, lifting the average retirement benefit by about $75 a month. Finance and insurance professional Bobby Garon says many retirees will see a smaller bump in their bank accounts than that headline suggests.

The 2027 COLA is the largest since 2023

The Social Security Administration announced the cost of living adjustment (COLA) on October 14. It is up from 2.8 percent in 2026 and is the largest since 2023's 8.7 percent increase.

Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries will see the increase starting in January 2027. About 7.3 million SSI recipients will get theirs on December 31, 2026.

Austin, Texas – October 14, 2026 -- Buying a luxury home now costs 3.6% less than a year ago: the national entry point to luxury housing slipped to $1,199,321 in September, the 30th consecutive month of annual price declines, according to the Realtor.com® September Luxury Housing Report.

Every luxury tier is cheaper, yet homes sell faster

The threshold for the top 5% of listings fell 3.5% from a year ago, and the top 1% fell 5.3%. Even so, listings at the 90th percentile spent a median of 76 days on the market, three days fewer than last September. That is two days more than in August. The luxury entry point is the lowest since January 2023 and 14.1% below its May 2023 peak of roughly $1.4 million.

The million-dollar listing share dropped to 12.5%. Million-dollar listings rose 1.2% from last year, while total active listings rose 5.4%.

Naples – October 05, 2026 -- The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón has officially reopened following a multi-million-dollar renovation, introducing redesigned guestrooms, a new event venue, and three restaurant concepts to the Florida resort.

Parker Torres Design reimagines the resort's interiors with natural light and local craftsmanship

The transformation, led by Parker Torres Design, replaces dark wood finishes throughout the property with residential-style interiors inspired by Southwest Florida's mangroves and the resort's Audubon-certified grounds. The reimagined lobby features a warm, neutral palette, organic marble inlays, and a custom alabaster chandelier. Guestrooms and suites now include curved settee lounges, built-in dining setups, and a signature in-room bar niche set against woven shell wallcoverings.