Golden Gate Estates neighbors petition against proposed church

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Collier County – Some residents in Golden Gate Estates are petitioning against a proposed church on 22nd Avenue NE and 8th Street NE. Iglesia Pentecostes Peniel Church is hoping to move from a small lot in the middle of Naples Park on 107th avenue North to over five acres of land of Randall Blvd. Neighbor Alien Garcia said, “This is a non-profit company. They don’t have a lot of budget. They’re just trying to make do.” A few years ago, the church purchased two vacant lots on the corner to combine into the 5.15-acre lot that will hold their...

Family loses everything in Golden Gate Estates house fire

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A fire destroyed a home in Golden Gate Estates and the family needs the community’s help to recover. The family lost everything when the raging flames engulfed their home on 6th Avenue Southeast around 11 p.m. on Friday. Two people were inside the house and got out safe, but a dog named ‘Blue’ did not make it out. The family needs donations since nothing was salvageable from the rubble. The owner of the home, Maddy, works at Golden Gate Animal Clinic. CLICK HERE if you’d like to donate. The post Family loses everything in Golden...

Golden Gate Estates residents fed up with mailbox vandals

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 7, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. – There’s an ongoing problem on 29th Ave SW in Golden Gate Estates: Drivers are treating homeowner’s mailboxes like piñata’s. Saturday, resident Hope Daley said she was on her way to dinner when she saw her mailbox knocked over. “I was just kind of surprised that there wasn’t a note or something,” said Davis. “This person made sure to it was by the cement post but they really didn’t do anything else.” However, Daley isn’t the only one. According to Davis, another neighbor’s mailbox was knocked to the ground for the 10th time...

Fire engulfs Golden Gate Estates home

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 5, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A fire fully engulfed a Golden Gate Estates home on 6th Avenue South late Friday evening. North Collier and Greater Naples Fire crews responded to the home fire. Witnesses on scene said two people made it out of the home uninjured. A dog died and another one was rescued by firefighters, according to witnesses. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The post Fire engulfs Golden Gate Estates home appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Cape Coral

Tires found floating in Golden Gate Estates canal

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 3, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Golden Gate Estates residents said that tires have been seen floating in canals recently. Over the weekend, people who live on 24th Avenue Northeast, off of 8th Street, saw several commercial-sized tires submerged or floating in the canal. Dumping trash in a canal or anywhere other than an authorized drop-off site is illegal. Those who are caught illegally dumping trash can face a $500 fine per violation. If you observe dumping or evidence of dumping, especially in proximity to water bodies or drainage features contact Collier County Pollution Control and Prevention by...

Community lends helping hand to family who lost home in brush fire

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on June 1, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Over a week has passed since a brush fire decimated their home and the Perez family is still picking up the pieces. “We’re sleeping and we’re just trying to piece everything back together as we go along,” Johnathan Perez said. The brush fire, that ignited on 14th Avenue, left behind ash, burnt debris and damaged memories. Their house has been 90 percent gutted all because of the love and support from their community, who volunteered their time this past weekend to lend a helping hand. “People came out to help us, donating whatever they could, trying...

1.5-acre brush fire sparks in Golden Gate Estates

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 27, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A 1.5 acre brush fire has sparked on 24th Avenue near DeSoto Boulevard in Golden Gate Estates. The Florida Forest Service and Greater Naples fire units are responding to the fire. FFS officials have confirmed it is currently 50 percent contained. Crews are working to put water on the fire. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is also assisting fire crews. This is a developing story. The post 1.5-acre brush fire sparks in Golden Gate Estates appeared first on NBC2 News. NBC2 Cape Coral

Instagram scammer profits off 14th Avenue fire tragedy

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla.– A scammer is now taking advantage of the tragedies from the 14th Avenue fire in Golden Gate Estates by stealing money from people trying to donate to fire victims. The Perez family lost everything when their home was destroyed. Now, a criminal is impersonating Tracy Perez asking her friends for money. “I absolutely hate this person and I dont hate,” Perez said. The scammer has created these fake instagram accounts: “I had a friend of mine from Facebook message me and ask me why I blocked him. I had no clue what he was...

Prevent wildfires by disposing of yard waste responsibly — Here’s what to do

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 26, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — Fire crews have been working around the clock to put out the brush fire ravaging areas of 14th Avenue in Golden Gate Estates. More than 900 acres have burned and as of Wednesday morning and the brush fire is 80 percent contained. Fire officials are remininding people who live in areas prone to brush fires that burning yard debris is strongly discouraged, espescially during the dry season. Yard waste fires that get out of hand are one of the leading causes of wildfires in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture. Also, burning household garbage...

Naples firefighter receive ‘thank you’ notes from residents

Written by Cape Coral Mortgage Syndicated User on May 25, 2021. Posted in Cape Coral Mortgage, Mortgage Cape Coral.

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.– Collier firefighters have been busy protecting their community, over the last week. A massive brush fire tore through Golden Gate estates, reaching 1,500 acres at it’s peak. Two homes were destroyed in the blaze and two more were damaged. Members of the community have sent officials ‘thank you’ notes to express their gratitude for their service. Greater Naples Fire joined in the appreciation, posting on social media, “our hearts are full of gratitude for all the agencies who have helped save life and property from the 14th Ave fire!” The...

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