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Paradise Coast
WCI Communities posted pre-
liminary financial results that
showed revenues from new homes delivered in 2013 rose to
$243 million, an increase of 53% compared with 2012. "Going
into 2014, we continue to be well positioned to capitalize on
the strength of the Florida housing market," says Keith Bass,
WCI's president and CEO.
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NAPLES, FT MYERS, MARCO ISLAND, BONITA SPRINGS,
SANIBEL ISLAND, CAPTIVA ISLAND, CAPE CORAL, ESTERO
PARADISE COAST
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The creation of a private flood
insurance marketplace has taken its
first step forward in Florida. Senate
Bill 542, which would create the
framework for the private market-
place, is headed to the Senate floor.
Neal Communities has commenced
construction of the central amenity
center at Watermark, the 106-acre
community planned for 291 paired
villas and single-family homes is in
Fort Myers.
Home to the Naples Philharmonic
orchestra and The Baker Museum,
Artis—Naples has received a $1
million gift from organization board
member Kimberly Querrey and her
husband, Louis Simpson.
