Read in browser News-Press. BUSINESS NEWS SWFL BUSINESS NEWS Fri Jun 23 2023 For subscribers IN THE KNOW: AFTER DEBUT OF RECORD-SETTING LAGOON, NEXT ONE OPENS HERE An artist's rendering of a Crystal Lagoon. After launching U.S. largest humanmade lagoon, firm's next is SW Florida. When's debut? And new plans for another nearby. 13 refreshing things to know READ MORE Advertisement WE DO THE MEAL PREP so you don't have to SAVE 50% Metro Lagoon's 15-acre lagoon features an inflatable, floating water obstacle course, a sandy beach island, a swim-up bar, a water slide and more. IN THE KNOW: VISUALS TIED TO NEW MANMADE LAGOON In the Know: Visuals tied to nation's new largest manmade lagoon and one coming to SWFL READ MORE Bill Oppenheimer For subscribers COLLIER COMMISSION WRITE-IN CANDIDATE FOR 2022 FACES ETHICS COMPLAINT The Florida Ethics Commission made a "probable cause" finding against Bill Oppenheimer, a write-in candidate for Collier County Commission last year. READ MORE Florida ghost orchid that bloomed in London. For subscribers RARE GHOST ORCHID BLOOMED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN LONDON, ITS NEW HOME The orchid, flown to England, under the watchful eye of its caretakers, grew from seeds collected at the Florida Panther Wildlife Refuge in Collier. READ MORE The Roblero Gonzalez children watch as their mom Bernabela Gonzalez is interviewed at the corner of North 19th Street and Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. The are awaiting an affordable home to be built for them. For subscribers 'LIVE LOCAL ACT' MAY NOT ATTRACT MUCH AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO COLLIER COUNTY The much-celebrated 'Live Local Act' will take effect July 1. It may not have much of an impact on Collier County's affordable housing crisis, however. READ MORE SIGN UP FOR THE NEWS YOU WANT Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. •Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices.   •Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend.   •The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers.   •Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email?  •   Manage Newsletters  •    •    •  Privacy Notice  •    •  Feedback