http://naplesnews.com/news/business/naplesnews.com Stories: Business newsen-usbusinesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/04/fewer-southwest-floridians-are-traveling-europe-va/High air fares and a weak dollar are leading summer travelers to rethink their vacation destinations. Several Southwest Florida travel agencies are reporting lower numbers of customers traveling to Europe, where the unfavorable exchange rate for the U.S. dollar can make American travelers cringe. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:43:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/04/fewer-southwest-floridians-are-traveling-europe-va/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/04/collier-real-estate-transactions-july-3-2008/Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/04/collier-real-estate-transactions-july-3-2008/real_estate/transactionshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/03/locals-still-optimistic-about-future-expanded-gami/It’s not a bust, but it’s no jackpot either. Within a month of debuting the Vegas-style slots at the Seminole Immokalee Casino, the Seminole Tribe gambling expansion is facing a setback. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:53:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/03/locals-still-optimistic-about-future-expanded-gami/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/03/collier-real-estate-transactions-july-2-2008/Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/03/collier-real-estate-transactions-july-2-2008/real_estate/transactionshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/future-uncertain-third-street-plaza-some-tenants-s/The discount signs printed on computer paper are in the windows of home decor store Reflections of Naples in Third Street Plaza. It’s a moving sale, the signs announce. Reflections owner Larry Harris brought in his daughter and her boyfriend to help load the truck and haul the inventory into storage until he figures out a plan. “We were so hard hit. Nobody was coming,” Harris said Wednesday morning while sitting in front of the shop he opened in November 2006. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:24:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/future-uncertain-third-street-plaza-some-tenants-s/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/long-holiday-weekend-draws--state-travelers-local-/With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday this year, Lee and Collier county hoteliers are looking forward to a robust weekend. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:15:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/long-holiday-weekend-draws--state-travelers-local-/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/riding-out-storm-boat-sellers-hope-see-smaller-ves/Most Southwest Florida boating businesses are riding out the economic storm intact, but several recreational boat dealers are trying to find their sea legs in a turbulent market. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:05:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/riding-out-storm-boat-sellers-hope-see-smaller-ves/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/naples-chamber-ceo-added-state-board/A Naples chamber leader has been chosen for the board of a state chamber leadership group. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:27:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/naples-chamber-ceo-added-state-board/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/starbucks-close-600-stores-nationwide/In some areas, it seems consumers are immune to the siren song of Starbucks. Then again, some Southwest Florida residents said they can’t resist the coffee chain and its mermaid mascot, but the real problem is that the company’s green-and-white logos are being drowned out by the sea of stores flooding the market, making it difficult to determine which shop to visit. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:05:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/starbucks-close-600-stores-nationwide/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/stocks-head-higher-opening-today/Wall Street headed for a slightly higher opening Wednesday ahead of a report on factory orders that could give another glimpse of how the economy is faring. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:04:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/stocks-head-higher-opening-today/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/collier-real-estate-transactions-july-1-2008/Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/02/collier-real-estate-transactions-july-1-2008/real_estate/transactionshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/colliers-property-values-dipped-lower-expected-las/Attribute it to an ailing economy or a formerly inflated real estate market, but Collier County’s property value dipped a little lower than originally anticipated a month ago. It is not all bad news: Declines in value likely mean lower taxes for property owners. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:52:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/colliers-property-values-dipped-lower-expected-las/citizen/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/alico-inc-reaches-tax-settlement-irs/LaBelle-based land manager and grower Alico Inc. has reached a $64.5 million tax settlement with the IRS. The settlement involved a dispute over Alico’s subsidiary Agri-Insurance and its tax-exempt status dating back to 2000. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:19:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/alico-inc-reaches-tax-settlement-irs/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/money-marts-good-debtors-are-bad-credit-shy-banker/The financial services industry has incurred billions in losses from the mortgage debacle. Major institutions like Citibank and Merrill Lynch are seeking capital to rebuild their damaged balance sheets. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:34:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/money-marts-good-debtors-are-bad-credit-shy-banker/citizen/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/theyve-got-all-resources-rent-buy-sell/Go ahead -- mention the words “real estate” to Renee Macdonald and her daughter-in-law Ramia. But don’t expect to see frowns. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:32:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/theyve-got-all-resources-rent-buy-sell/citizen/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/collier-real-estate-transactions-june-30-2008/Recent deed transactions from the Collier County Clerk of Courts office. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/collier-real-estate-transactions-june-30-2008/real_estate/transactionshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/biz/ Name: David Paci  Age: 43  Position: Executive Chef  Restaurant: Café Casablanca at Kirsten’s Boutique (27160 Bay Landing Drive, Bonita Springs) Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jul/01/biz/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/30/alico-inc-names-new-chief-executive-officer/Dan L. Gunter has been named chief executive officer of Alico Inc. in LaBelle. Gunter had been serving as the land management company’s president and chief operating officer. The change takes effect today. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:20:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/30/alico-inc-names-new-chief-executive-officer/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/30/familiar-naples-banking-names-richter-tice-team-ag/Gary Tice and Garrett Richter are at it again. They’re bringing back the hometown “cookie bank.” About two years ago, they began working on a model for a new community bank in Naples. They plan to open it Jan. 2. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:09:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/30/familiar-naples-banking-names-richter-tice-team-ag/businesshttp://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/30/lee-edc-has-new-interim-director/Jim Moore has been named interim executive director of the Lee County Economic Development Office. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:45:00 -0000http://naplesnews.com/news/2008/jun/30/lee-edc-has-new-interim-director/business