Naples on the Gulf Winter 2026

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Table of Contents

Contents Naples on the Gulf

Features

38 IN THE SPOTLIGHT The arts take center stage along the Paradise Coast

40 ON THE RISE What’s new in Naples? A revolution in the resort lifestyle, world-class health care, and more

42 NAPLES ORIGINALS Take home a locally made souvenir

Departments 20 NAPLES BY THE NUMBERS Community kudos

22 A DAY AT THE BEACH Dip a toe—or drop a line—into local waters

28 HAPPY TRAILS Hike, cycle, or paddle through mangroves, marshes, and cypress strands

30 MEET THE NATIVES Get to know your “wild” neighbors

32 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Highlights of cultural events

46 SNAP #YOURFLORIDASTORY 48 COOL ESCAPES Beyond the beach, family adventures await

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Your guide to the local arts scene

54 FITNESS + FUN

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Every day is fit for play in the greater Naples area

56 GREATER NAPLES CHAMBER Photos of Chamber happenings

60 NAPLES AFTER DARK Nightlife shines with sunset sips, waterfront views, tiki cruises, and late-night hot spots

62 EXPLORE AND WANDER Take a tour of local neighborhoods

66 FLAVORS OF NAPLES An insider’s dining guide

72 A SHOPPER’S PARADISE A directory of shopping destinations

76 STAY AWHILE A directory of hotels and resorts

80 LOCAL LANDMARK Third Street South

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18 WELCOME TO #NAPLESFLORIDA

52 FOLLOW YOUR MUSE

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NAPLES BEACH CLUB, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT

16 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

ON THE COVER Naples on the Gulf will feature two covers in 2026: LEFT: The Kapnick Brazilian Garden at Naples Botanical Garden Photo: John Eder RIGHT: A Beach of a Day by Phil Fisher, a beloved painter in Naples for 54 years who passed away in September 2025

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Board of Directors

2025-2026 Greater Naples Chamber Board of Directors Chairs

Honorary Director

BLAKE GABLE Chair Barron Collier Companies

GARRETT RICHTER First Foundation Inc.

JASON HUNTER KORN, ESQ. Chair-Elect Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, PC JEANNE L. SEEWALD Secretary Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP ANDY HILL Treasurer Andrew Hill Investment Advisors

CEE CEE MARINELLI Barron Collier Companies

Ex-Officio

JENNA BUZZACCO-FOERSTER Gravina Smith Matte & Arnold

MARY MORTON Moorings Park

BILL BARKER Barker Strategic Solutions

CORY CARLSON Naples Beach Club

RUSSELL A. BUDD PBS Contractors

EILEEN CONNOLLY-KEESLER Collier Community Foundation

DUDLEY GOODLETTE Henderson Franklin, Starnes & Holt, PA

KRISTEN COURY Gulfshore Playhouse

ALON NAFTALI Fifth Third Bank PATRICK O'CONNOR Premier Sotheby's International Realty MARGARITA PAZMINO Pulte Family Foundation JANET POGAR Florida Blue

AMY PATTERSON Collier County Government

BRETT DIAMOND DeAngelis Diamond

KEVIN RAMBOSK Collier County Sheriff

CARLO FASSI TECO Peoples Gas

DERRICK AYERS OFDC Commercial Interiors

ELOY RICARDO North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District

BILL GASTON BUILD, LLC

DAVID GORDLEY First Horizon Bank

LESLIE RICCIARDELLI Collier County Public Schools

MARY BETH GEIER Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

JAN KANTOR Success Systems

AYSEGUL TIMUR Florida Gulf Coast University

CLARK HILL Hilton Naples

MICK MOORE Vanderbilt Beach Resort

MICHAEL A. WYNN Sunshine Ace Hardware, Inc.

PAUL HILTZ NCH Healthcare System

RANDY SMITH Hoffman Family Companies

MATTHEW MORINELLO Prime Therapeutics

GARY YOUNG Naples City Manager

COTRENIA HOOD Steel Bleu

JAMIE ULMER Healthcare Network

HECTOR SANCHEZ PCK Partners

Directors

BUDDY HORNBECK III Gallagher Lutgert Insurance

CHRIS VERNON Vernon Litigation Group

VICKI TRACY Gulf Coast International Properties

TED BILL Pelican Wire

JENNIFER JOHNSON True Fashionistas

DEANNA WALLIN Naples Soap Company

LISA VAN DIEN London Bay Homes

MICHELLE BORDERS Naples Network Services

CLAUDINE LEGER-WETZEL Stock Development

MATTHEW ZWACK Owen Ames Kimball

JULIE A. SCHMELZLE Immediate Past Chair Bank of America

Vice Chairs

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SCOTT BURGESS David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health

ADAM RYZENMAN First Citizens Bank JOHN W. SCHMIEDING Arthrex, Inc. PAUL SELVIDIO Community School of Naples CHRIS SIMONEAU Lee Health

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Publisher Liz Goodman EDITORIAL Editor Cathy Chestnut Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Senior Art Director Ashley Meyer Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez-Maza CONTRIBUTING WRITER Nanci Theoret CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Samantha Bloom, Michael Caronchi, Molly DuVall, John Eder, Luke Franke, Tim Gibbons, Liz Johnson, Clifford Pickett, Vanessa Rogers, Andrew Sleiman ADVERTISING Liz Goodman, 239-595-7269, egoodman@palmbeachmedia.com Marketing Manager Rebecca Desir PRODUCTION Production Director Selene M. Ceballo Production Manager Lourdes Linares Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis Senior Advertising Designer Jeffrey Rey Advertising Design Coordinator Anaely J. Perez Vargas Production Coordinator Ileana Caban Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Sansone OPERATIONS Distribution Manager Judy Heflin Logistics Manager Omar Morales Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva Circulation Assistants Cathy Hart, Britney Stinson Circulation Promotions Manager David Supple Accounts Receivable Specialists Ana Coronel, Avery Morales IT Manager Omar Greene

Greater Naples Chamber 2390 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 212, Naples, FL 34103 Phone: (239) 262-6376 Website: napleschamber.org

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Welcome to Naples

Welcome to Greater Naples!

Letter from the President/CEO

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n behalf of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, I am delighted to welcome you to

our vibrant community! Whether you are visiting Naples or considering relocating here, we are excited to share what makes this area truly special. Our mission is to cultivate economic opportunity for all, and our vision is to make Collier County the best place in America to live, work, and play.

Naples boasts a strong economy characterized by a low unemployment rate and a diverse array of job opportunities.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or just starting your career, you'll find an environment that supports growth and success. Our community is also home to excellent public and private schools, making it an ideal place to raise a family. With a low crime rate and a generous philanthropic spirit, Naples is a safe, caring, and vibrant place to call home.

We encourage you to explore all that Naples offers. From our relaxing beaches and pristine parks to a world-class arts scene and plenty of outdoor activities, there's something for everyone. While you are playing a round of golf under the Florida sun, attending a community event, or simply enjoying the stunning natural beauty of the Paradise Coast, you’ll quickly see why Naples is considered one of the most desirable places to live.

At the Greater Naples Chamber, we are at the center of conversations and initiatives to ensure that our community remains one of the best in the nation. Naples was named, after all, as the No. 1 "Best Places to Live" in 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. We will continue to work hard to create a prosperous future for all who live, work, play, and invest here.

Thank you for being part of our journey. Whether you are a current or prospective resident, we look forward to seeing how you will thrive and contribute to greater Naples' continued success.

Warm wishes,

Vist us today!

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#Journeys Wading through the shallows at Lowdermilk Park @naplesparksandrec

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SAMANTHA BLOOM

Getting around Fifth Avenue South @windinthewillowsnaples

Reveling at the annual TubaChristmas Concert @5thavenuesouth)

Many hands make light work collecting 4,100 pounds of trash during International Coastal Cleanup @keepcollierbeautifulfl

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Checking in at HSS at NCH @nchflorida

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NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU/ANDREW SLEIMAN RAPHY

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Finally, an official date night @porschenaples

The Play That Goes Wrong is a roaring good time! @thenaplesplayers

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Numbers

1A No.

“BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN 2024-2025

260+ No.

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT GRADE FOR 2017-2025

(U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT)

(FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)

18,990

BUSINESSES IN COLLIER COUNTY (FEDERAL RESERVE BANK AND U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS)

1 No.

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“BEST PLACES TO RETIRE IN THE U.S." IN 2024-2025 (U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT)

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DAYS OF SUNSHINE (BEST PLACES)

100+ WORKING ART STUDIOS/ GALLERIES IN THE NAPLES ART DISTRICT

DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK RANKED INTERNATIONALLY

BY DR. BEACH

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LENGTH OF EVERGLADES WILDERNESS WATERWAY KAYAK AND CANOE TRAIL (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE)

2,305 SQUARE MILES, THE LARGEST COUNTY IN FLORIDA

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BEACH Dip a toe—or drop a line—into local waters

Tigertail Beach

The Naples area is home to 30 miles of shoreline, and each beach is its own unique slice of paradise.

In the1888 brochure promoting Naples as a new resort destination, “surf bathing” in the warm waters along the gently sloping shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico was touted as a “healthful” yearround pursuit.

Tigertail Beach

Tigertail Beach is the jewel among the smooth, wide beaches along Marco Island’s western shore. On the island’s north end, the pristine beach can be accessed by boardwalks though a mangrove forest.

Across the tidal bay is Sand Dollar Island, a popular nesting area for a wide variety of birds. The beach is known for its abundance of shells and sand dollars, and as a bird migration superhighway. (Location: 430 Hernando Drive, Marco Island) 22

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Clam Pass Park

Naples Pier

FOUR SEASONS

WHERE TO PARK All parking spaces require a payment or a beach parking permit.

Full-time residents and property taxpayers can park for free with a city or county beach parking permit. (Any disability permit holder may park at any space without payment.) Without a permit, beachgoers should use metered parking spaces, pay stations (some are credit card only), and side streets.

Naples Pier

For more than 130 years, the Naples Pier has been the pulse of Naples Beach. This beach is an ideal place to stroll, lounge, fish, boogie-board, and wade.

The pier was damaged in Hurricane Ian, and a portion of it is open as the city works on its redesign and renovation.

Metered parking is located nearby, with additional parking and access points along Gulf Shore Boulevard. (Location: West end of 12th Avenue South, Naples)

Barefoot Beach Preserve

One of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Southwest Florida, Barefoot Beach is regularly rated among the country’s best beaches. The 342acre Barefoot Beach Preserve was damaged by hurricanes and work continues to restore amenities.

However, parking lots 2 and 3 with beach access are open. (Location: 505 Barefoot Beach Blvd., Bonita Springs)

Clam Pass Park

The three-quarter-mile boardwalk through the mangroves at Clam Pass is a nature-filled jaunt.

The tidal ecosystem is home to various birds and other wildlife, and the mangrove roots provide important spawning grounds for fish and shellfish. Once you’ve made it through—on foot or on the courtesy tram—one of Naples’ most scenic beaches awaits. With nature guided walks, bike racks, equipment rentals, beach wheelchairs, and life jackets, spend the day exploring this 35-acre gem. There are 171 parking spaces at this popular beach. (Location: Corner of Crayton Road and Seagate Drive, Naples) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2026

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North Gulfshore Beach

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Lowdermilk Park is a great place for the whole family. Spend the day at this premier beachfront park with a playground, picnic tables, sand volleyball courts, and two rentable gazebos. Convenient facilities include a concession stand, restrooms, and outdoor showers. There is ample on-site metered and street parking. (Location: 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., at the corner Banyan Boulevard, Naples)

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Secluded and relaxing, the park boasts of one of the most unspoiled beaches in the United States. Get your cameras ready, because natural wildlife abounds: resident and migratory birds, tortoises, dolphins, and more. The 199-acre park suffered hurricane damage. It is open for limited day. A free beach shuttle service to the park may be available at Conner Park (Bluebill Avenue and Gulfshore Drive), which as 158 spaces. Check floridastateparks.org for the latest information.

(Location: 11135 Gulfshore Drive, Naples)

North Gulfshore Beach

This beach is accessible at both the end of Seagate Drive and North Gulf Shore Boulevard via foot. There are 38 parking spaces at the end of Seagate Drive. There are no other amenities at this county beach. (Location: Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples)

South Marco Beach Lowdermilk Park

South Marco Beach is one of only two public beaches on the island. There is public parking on Swallow Avenue, a short walk across South Collier Boulevard. The scenic walk to the beach is lined with sable palms and plush hotels. (Location: 930 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island)

Vanderbilt Beach Park This is one of the most popular beaches because of its natural beauty and amenities, which include beach wheelchairs and a parking garage. Snacks and water sports rentals are available at Vanderbilt Beach Resort. (Location: West end of Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples) 24

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Few places in North America offer such a wide variety of fishing options as Southwest Florida—the choices are limitless, depending on your target. Here are a few places to put on your radar.

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Conner Park Beach

Conner Park is a short walk to North Naples beaches. The park has ample parking and a threequarter-mile hardscape trail that leads to a fishing area under the Bluebill Avenue Bridge, where you can spot dolphin, manatee, and stingrays. It is located on 111th Avenue North at Bluebill Avenue and Gulfshore Drive.

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Tigertail Beach

Fish in the tidal pools or wade across the lagoon to drop your line at Sand Dollar Beach.

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Lake Trafford

Head to Immokalee for bass, bluegill, crappie, and shellcracker fishing at the 1,500-acre freshwater lake. The headwaters of the historic Everglades watershed is home to a marina, pier, boat ramp, airboat excursions—and plentiful alligator and bird populations.

Ten Thousand Islands

Strike out from Everglades City on boat or kayak to explore the rich mangrove estuarine within this chain of islands.

Hundreds of species of fish can be found here in salt, fresh, and brackish waters.

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Getting Started

A license is required for freshwater and saltwater fishing. Exceptions are for people younger than 16; Florida residents older than 65 or disabled; fishing from a for-hire vessel or a licensed pier; or a Florida resident in the U.S. armed services. Nonresident freshwater or saltwater licenses are available for three days, seven days, or a year. Additional permits are needed for snook, lobster, and tarpon.

Licenses, issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC), are available at: • Collier County Tax Collector offices • Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission: MyFWC.com or (888) FISH-FLORIDA (347-4356) • Select bait and tackle shops • Retailers including Walmart and Sunshine Ace Hardware Download a guide at MyFWC.com that shows fish species, when each is in season, legal sizes, and catch-number limits.

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Audubon's Corkscrew Swam p Sanctuary

Collier County, the largest county in Florida, is unique: about 80% is undeveloped, set aside for preservation, conservation, and public parks. This slice of paradise boasts unparalleled natural diversity.

Take a walk—or cycle or paddle in many cases—on the wild side at special places where you can explore Florida’s flora and fauna.

Thirteen areas are part of the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail (floridabirdingtrail. com). Before you strike out, be sure to research each location to plan a visit tailored to your interests and learn about seasonal changes, entry fees, handicap accessibility, and amenities.

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Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 375 Sanctuary Road W., Naples 239-348-9151 • audubon.org/corkscrew As the gateway to the Western Everglades, Corkscrew is part of one of the largest wetland systems in the world. The sanctuary protects the largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest in the world. The Blair Visitor Center and 2.25mile boardwalk are open daily.

Big Cypress National Preserve Nathaniel P. Reed Visitor Center 33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee 239-695-1168 • nps.gov/bicy Oasis Visitor Center 52105 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee 239-695-4111 • nps.gov/bicy The fresh waters of the Big Cypress Swamp support the rich marine estuaries along Southwest Florida’s coast. Conserving over 729,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress was the first national preserve.

It is home to tropical and temperate plant communities with diverse wildlife, including the endangered Florida panther.

Collier-Seminole State Park 20200 Tamiami Trail E., Naples 239-393-7306 • floridastateparks.org This 7,271-acre state park lies partly within one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. Visitors can explore its remarkable wilderness on several trails and on the Blackwater River, which meanders several miles through mangroves to Blackwater Bay and the Ten Thousand Islands.

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Everglades National Park Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor center 815 Oyster Bar Lane, Everglades City • 786-758-0635 • nps.gov Following two years of construction, the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center was scheduled to open in winter 2025. Until officially opening, rangers are stationed at the Everglades Adventures Visitor Center at 611 Collier Ave. in Everglades City from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday and Sunday.

Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve 137 Coastline Drive, Copeland 239-961-1925 • floridastateparks.org The largest of Florida’s state parks, this park is composed of four main use areas: the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, East River, Jones Grade lakes, and Janes Memorial Scenic Drive. The trails in the park are cleared tram roads that were created when the land was logged from the 1940s through the ‘60s.

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water fountains, and the 15-acre Baker Park.

Naples Preserve 1690 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 239-261-4290 • naplesgov.com Travelers through the core of central Naples pass this urban park located in front of Coastland Center mall. It has a boardwalk to offer a brief respite from the metropolitan hustle and bustle.

Picayune Strand State Forest 2121 52nd Ave. S.E., Naples 239-348-7557 • fdacs.gov Managed by the Florida Forest Service, this 78,000-acre forest consists of cypress swamps, wet pine flatwoods, and wet prairies. It also features a grid of closed roads over part of it, left over from failed land development schemes.

Pepper Ranch Preserve

Gordon River Greenway 1495 Smith Preserve Way or 1596 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples gordonrivergreenway.org The 140-acre Gordon River Greenway is an ecological corridor in the heart of Naples that invites all ages with 2.5 miles of trails, piers, bike racks, a kayak launch, restrooms,

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Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Land & Water Trust Bird Rookery Swamp, 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd., Naples Cypress Dome, 3980 County Road 850, Immokalee Marsh Trail, 4600 County Road 850, Immokalee 239-657-2253 • crewtrust.org The public-private CREW has lands spanning 60,000 acres in south Lee County and north Collier. The three Collier trails are quite different.

Marsh Trail features 5.5 miles of loop trails and an observation deck and tower. Bird Rookery Swamp offers 12 miles of hiking and biking trails.

Cypress Dome has 6 miles of wellmarked loop trails which connect to Conservation Collier’s Caracara Prairie Preserve.

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Conservation Collier Preserves 239-252-2961 • collierparks.com/ conservation-collier The taxpayer-approved Conservation Collier program acquires properties of high natural resource value. To date, it has acquired 5,059 acres in 24 project locations—and 13 are open to the public. Six properties have hiking trails: Caracara Prairie Preserve, Freedom Park Preserve, Gordon River Greenway Park and Preserve, Nancy Payton Preserve, Pepper Ranch Preserve, and Rivers Road Preserve.

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Newcomers often wonder about the whimsical, pouch-billed birds perched on local fishing piers or large nests teetering atop utility poles. The Sunshine State is literally teeming with terrestrial, aquatic, and avian wildlife. More than 130 native species of animals are threatened or endangered in Florida—and many make their home in Southwest Florida. Whether they’re outgoing or shy, get to know a few of your neighbors’ “cool factors.”

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Scientific name: Puma concolor coryi Adult size: 7 to 8 feet from the nose to tail tip Weight: 100 to 160 pounds Lifespan: 12 to 15 years Habitat: Confined to Southwest Florida’s pinelands, hardwood hammocks, and mixed swamp forests Diet: Deer, wild hogs, raccoons, armadillos, snakes, and even alligators Status: Endangered, with an estimated 120 to 230 panthers in Florida Cool factor: Panthers are good swimmers and have a keen sense of smell and 130-degree field of vision.

Scientific name: Pandion haliaetus Adult size: 2 feet with a 6-foot wingspan Weight: 3 to 4 pounds Lifespan: 30 years Habitat: Coastal marine habitats, lakes, rivers, and swamps Diet: Saltwater catfish, mullet, spotted trout, shad, crappie, and sunfish Status: Included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan

Cool factor: Ospreys usually mate for life. Their large stick-and-sod nests can be spotted in trees and on telephone poles, channel markers, and nesting platforms.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Scientific name: Caretta caretta Adult size: 3 feet Weight: 250 to 300 pounds Lifespan: More than 50 years Habitat: Temperate and tropical regions of the ocean Diet: Fish, crustaceans, jellyfish, and occasionally seagrass and algae Status: Threatened Cool factor: Mature sea turtles return to the same beaches where they hatched to lay their own eggs.

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American Alligator

Scientific name: Alligator mississippienesis Adult size: More than 11 feet Weight: Up to nearly half a ton Lifespan: 50 years Habitat: Slow-moving freshwater rivers, swamps, marshes, and lakes Diet: Fish, snails, and other invertebrates, as well as birds, frogs, and mammals that come to the water’s edge Status: Threatened Cool factor: As an alligator’s teeth are worn down, they are replaced. An alligator can go through 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.

Diet: Small fish that form schools near the surface of the water Status: Included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan Cool factor: A foraging pelican dives headfirst from as high as 50 feet. Once a fish is captured, the pelican tips its head upward or to the side to drain the water from its bill pouch.

Scientific name: Lontra canadensis Adult size: 3 to 5 feet Weight: 11 to 31 pounds Lifespan: 10 years Habitat: Rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds, and swamps Diet: Fish, crayfish, and turtles Status: Native Cool factor: Otters can swim 8 miles per hour and dive to depths of 36 feet.

They are mostly nocturnal and live in waterside burrows.

Brown Pelican

Scientific name: Pelecanus occidentalis Adult size: 4 feet, with a 7-foot wingspan Weight: 11 pounds Lifespan: 10 to 25 years Habitat: Estuaries and coastal marine habitats

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Gopher Tortoise

Scientific name: Gopherus polyphemus Adult size: Up to 15 inches Weight: 8 to 15 pounds Lifespan: 40 to 60 years Habitat: Well-drained, sandy soils found in habitats such as longleaf pine sandhills, oak hammocks, scrub, pine flatwoods, dry prairies, and coastal dunes Diet: Low-growing plants, such as wiregrass, broadleaf grasses, gopher apple, and legumes Status: Threatened Cool factor: They spend up to 80 percent of their time in burrows that average 15 feet long and more than 6 feet deep. These burrows offer shelter for more than 350 other species.

WE ALL PLAY A PART IN MAKING SURE THESE NATIVES REMAIN HAPPY AND HEALTHY. WHETHER YOU ARE A LONG-TIME RESIDENT OR FIRST-TIME VISITOR, HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR BEING A GOOD NEIGHBOR. LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS. A major cause of harm to wildlife is plastic pollution. Bottle caps, ribbons, balloons, and monofilament fishing line kill or maim birds, sea turtles, and marine mammals. (More than 700 pelicans die each year in Florida from entanglement in fishing gear.) Use less plastic and clean up litter.

OBSERVE SAFE SPEEDS on the roads and on the water to avoid collisions with wildlife.

DON’T FEED WILDLIFE. This poses a threat to humans, domestic animals, and the wildlife being fed. Feeding pelicans is prohibited by law.

TAKE NOTHING BUT PICTURES. Florida has strict laws that prohibit the capturing, harming, or harassment of Florida’s native species, including live shells, sea stars, urchins, and sand dollars.

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit environmental protection organization established in 1964. Learn about Southwest Florida’s ecosystems, plants, and wildlife at the Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center, rent kayaks, visit the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, and take an eco-cruise of Rookery Bay. The discovery center is site #69 on the Great Florida Birding Trail. Learn more at conservancy.org.

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Contemporary art from 250 artists is on display in the Thirtieth Annual Naples New Year’s Art Fair in Cambier Park.

January 3-4 (naplesart.org)

handcrafted bowl and enjoy soups from local restaurants, a silent auction, and entertainment at Cambier Park. January 17 (emptybowlsnaples.com)

The Third Street South Farmer’s Market overflows with fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, fresh-roasted coffee, and music. The pet-friendly market is open year-round each Saturday. January 4 (thirdstreetsouth.com)

The World-Famous Swamp Buggy Races take place three times each season in a 76-year tradition that unfolds at the Florida Sports Park-Reception Pavilion. January 18, February 22, April 4 (swampbuggy.com)

Find bird-themed activities, guided field trips, and workshops during the Twentysecond Annual Festival of Birds at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. January 15-19 (rookerybay.org) Help to raise money and awareness in the fight against hunger during the Twentieth Annual Empty Bowls Naples. Select a 32

Nashville’s top songwriters tell stories and play hit songs in Cambier Park during the annual Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest to raise funds for Hacienda of Hope and Home Base Florida. January 24 (nashtonaples.com) The Naples Automotive Experience Annual Cars on Fifth Concours features hundreds of luxury vehicles—Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis, Bugatti Chiron,

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Porsches, Corvettes, and Ford GTs— along Fifth Avenue South. Benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. February 7 (carsonfifth.com) The Chubb Classic—the longest-standing PGA Tour Champions event featuring the top golf talent from each year’s tour—returns to The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón. February 9-15 (chubbclassic.com) Each year, visitors converge on the historic fishing village of Everglades City to partake in three days of festivities. The family-friendly Fifty-sixth Annual Everglades Seafood Festival includes live country music, carnival rides, arts, crafts, and an array of fresh seafood. February 13-15 (evergladesseafoodfestival.org)

The Naples Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale celebrates the elegance of orchids with eye-catching displays, live demonstrations, and a selection of blooming plants for sale at Naples Botanical Garden. February 20-22 (naplesgarden.org) The outdoor juried Forty-seventh Annual Naples National Art Fair showcases works in 17 categories in Cambier Park. February 20-22 (naplesart.org) Find tasty craft beers from three dozen breweries, pairings from local restaurants, and live music at the Naples Craft Beer Festival. Benefitting the Naples North Rotary Club Foundation.

March 7 (naplescraftbeerfest.com)

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A Good Neighbor

From its $781 million economic impact to award-winning sustainability efforts, there’s more to the Naples Airport than takeoffs and landings. Without relying on taxpayer funding, we work proactively with the local community to address excessive aircraft noise and elevate quality of life for Naples residents and visitors through the Fly Safe Fly Quiet initiative.

Our commitment also includes support for charitable organizations, essential public services, youth education and preservation efforts.

Learn more at flynaples.com/noise-abatement-measures.

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The Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade is the largest privately funded parade in the state. March 14 (naplesparade.com) Featuring more than 100 photographs and archival materials, “Discovering Ansel Adams” at The Baker Museum at Artis— Naples offers a rare view into Ansel Adams’ artistic formation. March 14–August 2 (artisnaples.org) Contemporary art from 250 artists is on display during Thirty-eighth Annual Downtown Art Fair in Cambier Park.

March 21-22 (naplesart.org) The Minto U.S. Open Pickleball Championships—the largest pickleball tournament in the world—takes place each year at East Naples Community Park. Now in its tenth year, the event welcomes sports 34

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enthusiasts and players from around the world. April 11-18 (usopenpickleball.com) Celebrate The Spirit of Naples at the Greater Naples Chamber’s Annual Gala at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón —an elegant evening of connection and community in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. April 16 (napleschamber.org) American Guild of Organists members return to showcase the ethereal beauty of the four-manual Casavant Frères in Hayes Hall for the Thirty-first Annual Festival of Great Organ Music at Artis-Naples. June 7 (artisnaples.org) Explore subtropical and tropical fruits and discover lesser-known fruiting plants during the Naples Botanical Garden’s Taste of the Tropics. The day includes demonstrations, tours, and themed programs. June 27 (naplesgarden.org) A dazzling Fourth of July parade winds down Fifth Avenue South, followed by evening fireworks viewed from Naples beaches.

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The Naples Garden Club’s annual Naples Flower Show & Garden Market is one of the largest juried flower shows in Florida.

In addition to the botanical arts, take in educational displays and demonstrations.

March 13-14 (naplesgarden.org)

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Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony

View hundreds of vibrant waterlilies blooming at their peak during Waterlily Weekend at Naples Botanical Garden.

The two-day event in late August or early September includes special tours, talks, and workshops. (naplesgarden.org) Don your velvety red hat and head to Fifth Avenue South for the annual Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Events include the Friday tree lighting, alfresco dining, a holiday market, music, Santa Claus, and an ice-skating rink.

December 5-6 (fifthavenuesouth.com)

During the TubaChristmas Concert, the Sugden Plaza fills with sousaphones, euphoniums, tubas, and baritone horns.

December 12 (fifthavenuesouth.com) Christmas Boat Parade Decorated boats of all sizes wend spread a subtropical, festive cheer during this seasonal favorite. View the parade from restaurants on Naples Bay, Bayview Park, or at the Naples City Dock.

December 12 (miacc.org/event) (For admission and event details, visit each venue’s or organization’s website for the latest information.)

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Artis—Naples Artis—Naples’ 2025-2026 season celebrates the United States Semiquincentennial with the unifying theme of “America 250: E Pluribus Unum—Out of Many, One,” encouraging audiences to ponder the history, identities, and voices defining the country. The multidisciplinary program highlights the power of artistic expression to deepen the conversation.

The diverse schedule features powerful pieces including “There & like Mahler’s ResurrecHere” (opening Jan. tion Symphony conduct10), highlighting the ed by Alexander Shelley art museum’s twentyand an energetic evening fifth anniversary of New Orleans jazz, soul, with rarities from the and funk with Trombone permanent collection; ILV Th A eB Shorty. It also stages five hit “Tamara de Lempicka” aker Museum Broadway productions, including (through Feb. 8) showcasing Les Misérables, Romeo & Juliet, Chicago, the Polish painter’s early postA Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, and Cubist works and late-career still lifes; and The Music Man. the beauty of America in “Discovering Ansel This season, The Baker Museum at Artis— Adams” (March 14-Aug. 2).

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Naples’ thriving cultural scene continues to raise the curtain—and the bar—with high-caliber, year-round schedules of cultural offerings. Here are four robust organizations that bring world-class visual and performing arts to local audiences.

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Rita Sibrack Collection of Contemporary Glass and Ceramics—74 works of ceramics and glass—is showcased in “The Passion of Collecting” (Jan. 10-Fall 2026).

Insider tip: Enjoy free admission to The Baker Museum on the last Wednesday of each month from 6-9 p.m. during Art After Hours. Local musicians provide entertainment and audiences of all ages are welcome to view exhibitions and galleries. (artisnaples.org) Gulfshore Playhouse The Baker Theatre & Education Center—the new $72 million home of Gulfshore Playhouse,

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Gulfshore Playhouse

a professional theater—debuted in late 2024.

Spanning more than 40,000 square feet, the facility is a love letter to Naples and the nearby Gulf of Mexico with its sweeping, wave-like exterior curves. Guests enjoy multiple bars and lobbies; a grand carved staircase that reportedly weighs 16,000 pounds; a rooftop terrace; and the VIP Founders Lounge featuring a window with a glimpse into a rehearsal room.

The 368-seat Moran Main Stage Theater is a Broadway-worthy venue with impeccable sightlines (there’s no orchestra pit) and a 100-foot-wide stage—grand yet intimate. For smaller productions, the 125-seat Struthers Studio Theater hosts diverse new works and student performances.

2026 marks the twentieth anniversary of Gulfshore Playhouse’s first performance. This season’s lineup includes thrillers, comedies, musicals, and dramas: The Mousetrap, Circle Forward, The Importance of Being Earnest, Dear Jack, Dear Louise, and Beautiful, The Carole King Musical.

Insider tip: On the first Saturday of each month, free tours are offered at 11 a.m.; registration is required. (gulfshoreplayhouse.org) The Naples Players As the home of The Naples Players, the Sugden Community Theatre’s $22-million renovation speaks to the power of community.

Recently featured on CBS’s America by Design, the transformation represents a national model of community engagement in community theater—funded entirely by donations.

The project added two 105-seat black box theaters, expanded the main-stage Kizzie Theater, widened aisles, and improved seating comfort. Designed as a hub with classrooms for students and community programming, the renovated theater also incorporated hearingassistance technologies and a unique booth for patrons with sensory sensitivities, the only one in the country, according to CEO/Executive Artistic Director Bryce Alexander. Alexander is also thrilled to have costume and set-design

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shops, dressing rooms, an usher’s lounge, café, and other amenities under one roof.

This year’s nine-play, seventy-second season is filled with comedies such as Beau Jest, 9 to 5, and Much Ado About Nothing, as well as the mysterious The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and poignant Vietnam War story, A Piece of My Heart.

Insider tip: Find The Naples Players Radio Theatre’s reproduction of radio plays from the 1940s and ‘50s on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or YouTube. (naplesplayers.org) Naples Art Institute The Naples Art Institute’s major exhibition, “Miró: Fire in the Soul” (Dec. 13-March 29), features graphic works and vibrant paintings by Spanish master Joan Miró that explore themes of nature, mysticism, and Catalan identity, defining the artist’s unique dreamlike style.

“Dreamscapes & Abstractions” (April 11-July 5) offers a rare look into a local private collection of European and American Surrealist and abstract works that investigate the subconscious and celebrate the freedom of form.

The Naples Art Institute has evolved into a local leader in the visual arts since it began as the Naples Art Association in 1954.

Insider tip: It hosts three outdoor, two-day juried art shows in Cambier Park from January to March (Naples New Year’s Art Fair, Naples National Art Fair, and Naples Downtown Art Fair) that draw thousands of visitors and have earned national accolades. (naplesart.org) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2026

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The Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort’s luxury condominium residences is one of several developments ushering in a new era of unprecedented resort living and mega-wealth in Naples. These next-generation condominiums are elevating Naples’ high-end real estate scene with 14 new projects that are introducing 954 units and over-the-top amenities—such as white-glove concierge and valet services and private wellness centers with hydrotherapy suites—with some starting prices of $32 million.

From boutique properties with eight exclusive residences to sky-rise towers, these new condos are designed as single-family homes, some spanning up to 10,000 square feet under air with rooftop pools and spas and six-car garages. Imaginative amenities cater to health, wellness, and luxury lifestyles, including on-site marinas, a Balinese-inspired lagoon, and upscale retail.

The Naples Beach Club’s 58 beachfront residences—built on the site of the historic gulf-front Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club—are the first to market. The Four Seasons Resort will be home to 220 rooms and suites, which will be joined by 95 golf villas overlooking The Gardens, the prop40

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erty’s new 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed golf course opening in 2026. The epitome of resort-style living, ultra-luxury amenities include 1,000 feet of beachfront, multiple pools, tennis, and five restaurants. The beloved HB’s and Sunset Bar remain from the original hotel while the new Merchant Room was created by two-time James Beard Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen. There’s also a 30,000-square-foot spa, the Residents Club, and Market Square offering shops, a sports pub, and bowling alley.

Several new condo projects are replacing older buildings along Gulf Shore Boulevard, a stone’s throw from the Four Seasons Resort, and on Fifth Avenue South for the ultimate walkable dining and shopping experiences.

World-Class Heart and Stroke Care In June 2025, Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) broke ground the $295 million R.M. Schulze Family Heart and Stroke Critical Care Center at the NCH Baker Hospital campus in downtown Naples. The 180,000-square-foot, five-story center is proof of NCH’s commitment to bringing the most advanced heart, vascular, and stroke care to Southwest Florida.

Equipped with four state-of-the-art operating rooms, two stroke biplane rooms, a 300-seat auditorium, and 54 private patient rooms and suites, the center incorporates the latest lifesaving technologies, a world-class multidisciplinary team, interventional and rehabilitative services, and clinical research trials that will allow local patients

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access to cutting-edge therapies. The critical care center—made possible through donations by generous Neapolitans—is expected to open in 2027.

Also in June, NCH welcomed outpatients and inpatients to the new 100,000-square-foot Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) for orthopedic care in North Naples. HSS is one of the leading academic medical center and research institution specializing in orthopedics and rheumatology.

Riverfront Lodging: The Perry Hotel The Perry Hotel in North Naples is the city’s newest boutique resort offering a refined experience in paradise. Overlooking the Cocohatchee River, the hotel features nautical-meets-industrial design and 160 rooms. Amenities include groundlevel and rooftop pools, the chef-driven Tigress restaurant, and a rooftop bar and casual tapas eatery, in addition to direct access to the gulf and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. The property features a riverfront conservation area, an expansive pier, beach shuttle, and an eight-slip marina for embarking on water excursions like kayaking, paddleboarding, chartered fishing, and sunset cruises.

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debut of FC Naples, the area’s first professional soccer team based at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in East Naples. The club launched its inaugural season as an expansion team in the United Soccer League’s League One. Naples was one of six cities USL League One awarded expansion franchises in 2024. Fans of the “beautiful game” enjoy rousing home games and single-game tickets starting at $11.

Outdoors Outreach Two natural landmarks are undertaking ambitious projects to enhance their facilities, research and conservation capabilities, and visitor experience.

Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary undertook a $20 million capital campaign to create new Western Everglades research and land stewardship operations centers and the placebased Paul Pacter Outdoor Classroom, named for a local, generous donor. The transformation will eliminate outdated facilities and build within previously disrupted areas, creating a new campus to advance Audubon’s conservation leadership in a rapidly developing region. These enhancements will improve the organization’s ability to conduct the science and collaboration needed to preserve the premier, 13,000-acre natural destination and protect the world’s largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest, marsh, and upland habitats.

The project has already begun with all-new interpretive displays along the 2.25-mile boardwalk and within the Blair Visitor Center.

At the Conservancy of Southwest Florida, the Nature Center is undergoing a major transformation into a new, impactful community amenity—the John & Carol Walter Nature Experience, expected to open in 2028. The state-of-the-art facility will offer immersive exhibits, hands-on learning, and expanded programs to inspire environmental stewardship and enhance the region’s quality of life. The Conservancy also is home to Collier County’s only native wildlife hospital.

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Amanda Jaron parlayed experience at major fashion houses into jewelry that gets noticed.

Original designs from high-end to everyday funky created at her Bayshore Arts District studio have appeared in the pages of People, O, and The New York Times. (ajaron.com)

Chomp’s zero-sugar, protein-packed jerkies are beloved as healthy Weight Watchers-, keto-, and paleo-friendly snack options. The local grassroots company’s jerkies are now sold nationally in 16,000 stores, including Whole chomps.com) Foods and Trader Joe’s. (chomps.com)

EVERGLADES DISTILLERS CLEOPATRA’S BARGE NAPLES MEDALLION The signature Naples Medallion celebrates the iconic Naples Pier and was designed by Marilyn Janss, who founded her downtown boutique in 1966 as the city’s first fine jewelry designer. The medallion is available in 14-karat gold or sterling silver and a variety of sizes, backgrounds, and frames. (cleopatrasbarge.com)

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Collier County’s only distillery is a veteran- and family-owned business that handcrafts vodka, whiskey, and moonshine from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In addition to classic whiskey, the selection includes chocolate coffee, honey, and strawberry rose whiskeys, ready for sipping or mixing. The vodka selection includes a range of unique flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Unique vodka flavors include watermelon-pineapple, zesty orange-passionfruit, cucumber-lemon, and spicy jalapeño. The tasting room is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays) for free tastings. The distillery is located in Immokalee and the spirits

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are sold or served at 35 stores and restaurants in the region. (evergladesdistillers.com)

SOUTH NAPLES CITRUS GROVE South Naples Citrus Grove sells sunshine. The farm stand, a mainstay since 1978, is the go-to for in-season, just-picked citrus — hello honeybell!

— plus, fresh-squeezed OJ and grapefruit juice, Key lime pies, citrus candies, jams, and marmalades. Gift baskets and shipping let you share the sunshine. (naplescitrus.com)

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Norman Love Confections

NORMAN LOVE CONFECTIONS Chocolate connoisseurs know the Norman Love name. Lauded by a leading consumer ratings magazine for over a decade and ranked among the top 10 truffles Coldest nationwide by Forbes.com, Norman Love Confections is fine chocolate perfection. Established and crafted in Fort Myers since 2021, its Naples chocolate salon and pastry shop and café at Naples Whole Foods Market are pure nirvana. (normanloveconfections.com)

throughout Collier County. Taste of Immokalee partners with Lipman Produce to incorporate local, field-grown tomatoes into its barbecue sauces, habanero and serrano hot sauces, and salsas. (tasteofimmokalee.com)

GATOR HAMMOCK SAUCES & RUBS

Despite their vanilla cookie base, Kristi’s Key Lime Cookies’ handcrafted gourmet namesakes are anything but vanilla, thanks to the decadent, preservative-free Key lime topping. Baked to order, the kosher cookies are sold at local attractions, resorts, and boutique food stores, including Seed to Table and Three60 Market. All new: the Key lime chocolate bar. (kristiskeylimecookies.com)

If you like to crank up the heat, pick up one of Gator Hammock’s sauces, rubs, or mustards.

The first in the line of products, Gator Sauce, launched in 1989. The Felda-based company’s growing line of handmade, all-natural condiments have been applauded by the Fiery Food Industry and featured on the Food Network. Gator Sauce, a blend of peppers, garlic, vinegar, and other spices, is sold in local grocery stores and utilized at area restaurants. Other condiments include Cooter Rubb, Swamp Mustard, Swamp Gator, Bull Gator, Gator Sprinkle, Lethal Gator, and Sawgrass Boil. (gatorhammock.com)

MITCH’S COOKIES

TASTE OF IMMOKALEE

Crispy on the outside, cakey on the inside, Mitch’s fresh-baked cookies are a journey back to grandma’s kitchen. So, too, is the nostalgic Davis Boulevard soda fountain, where popular flavors cover the complexities of cookiedom: not-sosimple sugar cookies, birthday cake, and ooey, gooey chocolate lava cake best paired with a malted milkshake. Or place a custom order to ship back north. (mitchscookies.com)

Immokalee High School students launched Taste of Immokalee as a social enterprise in 2014 to learn entrepreneurship and gain real-world skills. They developed family recipes spotlighting Immokalee’s crops and cultures, while learning about food science, marketing, financing and accounting, operations, inventory control, and public speaking. Today, its line of products is sold at Publix stores and small, organic grocers

KRISTI’S KEY LIME COOKIES

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WELLNESS

COLDEST Invented in Naples, Coldest water bottles are engineered for the ultimate coolness and roadtested against the industry’s 50 leading brands.

This sustainable “last water bottle you’ll ever need” keeps beverages cool 36 to 100 hours. The company’s Coastland Mall flagship showcases an expanded product line of linens, pillows, ice vests, and dog bowls and beds. (coldest.com)

NAPLES SOAP COMPANY When Deanna Wallin struggled to find reliable remedies for her eczema and psoriasis, she created her own all-natural, preservative-free solutions and founded Naples Soap Company in 2009. With more than a dozen Florida stores and retail partners throughout the country, the company’s expanded skin care collection includes therapeutic bath bombs, allergen-free parfum, loofah soaps, body scrubs, and novel shampoo and conditioner bars. (naplessoap.com) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2026

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Come and share your love of the arts

From music to sculpture, symphony to ballet, brush strokes to poetry—the spoken word, the big themes, the fine detail, the shared experience—and from Broadway to Beethoven and back again, it all finds celebration and connection here. Come and share your love of the arts with us, as we share our love of the arts with you.

Browse our calendar of events and plan your visit today.

We invite you to be inspired.

For tickets and information:

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Finding tranquility in the Kapnick Brazilian Garden @naplesbotanical

FC Naples goalkeeper Joel Serrano flexes his skills @fc.naples

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First course: a Hugo Spritz @pazzoitaliancafe

Girls night out! @latrattorianaples

THE RITZ CARLTON, NAPLES

Decisions, decisions @naplessoap

Another day of discovery at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center @friendsofrookerybay

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Family Fun

Beyond the beach, family adventures await

Great Wolf Lodge With a full- or half-day pass, you can splash into the resort’s 92,000-square-feet indoor water park kept at 84 degrees year-round. (greatwolf.com) HeadPinz Naples Take the family out for a night of pizza and bowling—and 40-plus arcade video games, virtual reality experiences, and laser tag. (headpinz.com) Naples Botanical Garden This world-class, 170-acre garden represents seven natural habitats and ecosystems. Daily interactive programs, activity kits, themed gardens, on-site café, guided tours, and outdoor sculpture installations provide unend48

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Naples Trolley Tours As it wends through downtown Naples, hop off and on this vintage trolley, which provides narrated tours highlighting more than 100 points of interest. (naplestrolleytours.com) Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens The Naples Zoo was established as a botanical garden in 1919. Today, it is a lush, 43-acre zoo focused on conservation and education. Spend the day feeding giraffes, meeting big cats and orangutans, embarking on a primate expedition cruise, and attending wildlife presentations. (napleszoo.org) Paragon Theaters at Paragon Pavilion This 21st-century theatre offers IMAX films and Paragon’s signature Axis15 Extreme (a 15-degree tilted, 66-foot-wide screen with 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos immersive sound), and luxury recliner seating with inseat dining service. (paragontheaters.com)

NAPLES ZOO AT CARRIBEAN GARDENS

Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) Become a weather forecaster, farmer, artist, chef, and much more through dozens of interactive exhibits. The gift shop has a wide selection of books, puzzles, and games. (cmon.org)

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Sports Challenge America

Porsche Studio Naples The new Porsche Studio Naples offers an edgeof-your-seat driving simulator lab that allows guests to virtually test drive dozens of Porsche models—including track cars—at 20-plus virtual raceways. The Porsche Studio on Fifth Avenue South is one of only three nationwide. (porschestudionaples.com) Revs Institute This world-class, 80,000-square-foot museum features an exquisite collection of more than 100 rare automobiles dating to 1896 that blazed technical and aesthetic pathways. (revsinstitute.org)

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ter parks. Both regional parks offer waterslides, toddler pools, splash zones, and more. North Collier's Sun-N-Fun Lagoon is seasonal. Both parks are prime locations for families yearround. (napleswaterpark.com) Sun N' Fun Lagoon

Sports Challenge America This innovative facility brings together the most popular sports in one place—baseball, basketball, football, bowling, golf, and soccer— with challenges and tournaments. Test your abilities with simulators, virtual competition, and real-life fields and courts. (sportschallengeamerica.com) Wonder Gardens Established in 1936, Wonder Gardens is one of the few remaining old Florida roadside attractions. It is home to an array of wildlife, including Florida alligators, flamingos, macaws, pythons, tortoises, and peacocks, and a vibrant botanical collection. (wondergardens.org)

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EASY ESCAPES ON THE WATER

What better way to experience Naples on the gulf than on the water?

AIRBOATS & ALLIGATORS: Nature-based airboat, birding, fishing, and sightseeing tours on 1,500acre Lake Trafford depart from the Lake Trafford Marina. (laketrafford.com) DOLPHIN EXPLORER: Become acquainted with resident bottlenose dolphins on a 47-foot catamaran based on Marco Island which has led studies since 2006. (dolphin-study.com) EVERGLADES ADVENTURE TOURS: Pole through the Everglades on a wooden skiff—a mode of transportation dating back centuries—with a fourth-generation Gladesman who also operates the wilderness Trail Lakes Campground in Ochopee. (evergladesadventuretours.net) EVERGLADES OLD TIME CHARTERS: Take a pontoon boat sightseeing tour through the Ten Thousand Islands and to historic Fakahatchee Island for wildlife watching galore. (evergladesoldtimecharters.com)

KEY WEST EXPRESS: Embark on a hassle-free, 3.5-hour ferry ride, complete with a full bar, from Marco Island to historic Key West. (keywestexpress.net) MANATEES SIGHTSEEING & WILDLIFE ADVENTURES: Meet gentle manatees, and a variety of other wildlife, on this 90-minute boat tour through the Faka Union Canal. (see-manatees.com) MARCO ISLAND PRINCESS: This 90-foot vessel sails daily Rose Marina cruising the waterways of Marco Island—part of the Ten Thousand Islands—for sightseeing, lunch, and sunset dinner and cocktail cruises. (themarcoislandprincess.com) NAPLES KAYAK COMPANY: Have a stand-up paddleboard, kayak, or surf ski delivered to you, or pick it up from your choice of locations. Or take a tour guided by a local biologist. (napleskayakcompany.com) NAPLES PRINCESS: Treat yourself to a lunch or sunset buffet as you sail the waters of Naples Bay on the air-conditioned, luxury Naples Princess. (naplesprincesscruises.com) NAUTICAL MILES: Charter a luxury yacht or motor sailboat ranging from 40 to 120 feet for a personalized, three-hour coastal excursion. (nauticalmilesyachtcharters.com) PURE FLORIDA: Deep-sea fishing, sunset cruising, jet boating, eco-shelling, and jet skiing are on Pure Florida’s menu for fun and adventure. (purefl.com) SAND DOLLAR SHELLING: Go in search of rare shells on boating adventures to barrier islands. Other interest-based tours are offered. (sanddollarshelling.com) SWEET LIBERTY: Climb aboard the largest and longest-running sailing catamaran in Naples. Choose from shelling, sunset, and sightseeing voyages. (sweetliberty.com) For more ways to play in the greater Naples area, check out: “Happy Trails” on page 28 Calendar of Events on page 32 Arts & Culture on page 52

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No matter your jam, if you like live music and performances or the visual arts, you don’t have to look far to be inspired in the greater Naples area. Collier County is home to more than 100 art studios and dozens of galleries featuring the works of local, national, and international artists, in addition to regular art fairs that garner national accolades. From country music to community theater to Broadway shows, fun, inspiration, and cultural enrichment are just around the corner.

Cultural Guide

Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail E., Ochopee (239) 695-2428 • clydebutcher.com COCO Art Gallery Coastland Center 1758 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239) 436-3530 cocoartgallery.com Collier Museum at Government Center 3331 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (239) 252-8476 colliermuseums.com

The Naples Players

Artis—Naples The Baker Museum Naples Philharmonic 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples (239) 597-1900 artisnaples.org Arts Bonita (239) 495-8989 * artcenterbonita.org Center for Performing Arts 52

10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs Arts Center Theatre at Marco Town Center 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island (239) 394-422 marcoislandart.org

Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers Bower School of Music & the Arts (239) 590-7581 • fgcu.edu/concerts TheatreLab at FGCU (239) 590-7581 • fgcu.edu/theatrelab Wasmer Art Gallery at FGCU (239) 590-7199 • fgcu.edu/artgalleries Grand Piano Series Throughout the community (469) 333-3231 • grandpianoseries.org

NICK SHIRGHIO

TheatreZone

Gulfshore Opera Throughout the community 3281 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples (239) 529-3925 gulfshoreopera.org Gulfshore Playhouse Baker Theatre & Education Center 100 Goodlette-Frank Road S., Naples (239) 261-7529 gulfshoreplayhouse.org Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero (239) 948-7825 hertzarena.com Historic Palm Cottage 137 12th Ave. S., Naples (239) 261-8164 napleshistoricalsociety.org Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Naples (239) 263-9200 hmcec.org

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Regular Events EVENING ON FIFTH Fifth Avenue South comes alive with the sound of music the second Thursday of each month during Evening on Fifth. (fifthavenuesouth.com) CAMBIER PARK BANDSHELL CONCERTS Sunday Sounds: Stroll over to the Cambier Park Bandshell for outdoor concerts (suggested $5 donation per person) on select Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m.

Bands include Gulf Coast Big Band, Naples Concert Band, Naples Dixieland Jazz Band, and the Naples Jazz Society.

Dates: January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, March 1, 15, 29, April 12 (at 7 p.m.), 19 (naplesconcertband.org) Monday Jazz: The Stardust Memories Big Band is comprised of some of South Florida’s finest jazz professionals who’ve played with jazz greats and in bands including the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, and the Buddy Rich Orchestra. Shows are from 7 to 9 p.m. and a $10 donation per person is suggested. Dates: January 26, February 2 and 23, March 2, 16, 30 (stardustmemoriesbigband.com) Alfresco arias fill the evening during Opera Naples’ sixth annual five-week “Festival Under the Stars” (FebruaryMarch) at the Wang Opera Center and Baker Park.

Local musicians take to the Naples Botanical Garden’s performance stage overlooking the Water Garden for Music in the Garden on select Saturday afternoons (2–4 p.m.) from October through May. The June concert is noon-2 p.m. (naplesgarden.org) Artist studios in the Naples Art District open weekly for behind-the-scenes tours and monthly Art After Dark. (naplesartdistrict.com)

Gulfshore Ballet

More to Explore Revs Institute

Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch 1215 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee (239) 252-2611 • colliermuseums.com Koreshan State Historic Site 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero (239) 992-0311 • floridastateparks.org Marco Island Center for the Arts 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island (239) 394-4221 • marcoislandart.org Marco Island Historical Museum 180 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island (239) 252-1440 • colliermuseums.com Museum of the Everglades 105 W. Broadway Ave., Everglades City (239) 252-5026 • colliermuseums.com Naples Art District Bordered by Trade Center Way, Taylor Road, Pine Ridge Road, and AirportPulling Road, Naples naplesartdistrict.com

Naples Design District Bordered by Fifth Avenue South, Seventh Avenue North, U.S. 41, and Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples naplesdesigndistrict.com The Naples Players Sugden Community Theatre 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239) 263-7990 • naplesplayers.org Norris Center at Cambier Park 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples (239) 213-3058 • naplesgov.com Opera Naples Wang Opera Center 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples (239) 963-9050 • operanaples.org Revs Institute 2500 S. Horseshoe Drive, Naples (239) 687-7387 • revsinstitute.org Seminole Casino Hotel 506 S. First St., Immokalee (239) 658-1313 seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Naples Art Institute 585 Park St., Naples (239) 262-6517 • naplesart.org

The Studio Players Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples (239) 398-9192 • thestudioplayers.org

Naples Botanical Garden 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples (239) 643-7275 naplesgarden.org

TheatreZone Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples (888) 966-3352 • theatre.zone

Art Council of Southwest Florida artcouncilswf.com Friends of the Library collier-friends.org Gulf Coast Big Band gulfcoastbigband.com Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance gulfcoastorchidalliance.org Marco Island Historical Society themihs.info Naples Artcrafters naplesartcrafters.com Naples Ballet naplesballet.net Naples Concert Band naplesconcertband.org Naples Historical Society napleshistoricalsociety.org Naples International Film Festival artisnaples.org Naples Jazz Society naplesjazzsociety.com Naples Performing Arts Center naplesperformingartscenter.com Naples Porcelain Artists porcelainstudio.com Seraphic Fire seraphicfire.org Southwest Florida Pastel Society pastelsociety.org Southwest Florida Watercolor Society sfwcs.weebly.com Stardust Memories Big Band stardustmemoriesbigband.com United Arts Collier unitedartscollier.org Voices of Naples voicesofnaples.org

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FROM PICKLEBALL TO SPLASH ZONES TO A WORLD-CLASS SPORTS COMPLEX, EVERY DAY IS FIT FOR PLAY ALONG THE PARADISE COAST Collier County has six regional and 12 community parks that include five fitness centers and six aquatic facilities, where you can raise your racquet, swim, work out, shoot hoops with friends—and a whole lot more. Here are some of the recreational gems that keep residents and visitors coming back.

PARADISE COAST SPORTS COMPLEX The $114 million Paradise Coast Sports Complex is a world-class facility designed for the local community while attracting teams and fans for regional and national sporting events and tournaments.

Throughout the year, it hosts a range of regional, state, and national competitions tournaments. It’s also popular with local teams for practices and competition for youth and adult teams, including the Naples Beach Volleyball. ○ New phases are continually opening at Paradise Coast Sports Complex

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It will ultimately feature 21 turf fields: 10 Olympic fields for soccer, football, and lacrosse, and six baseball and five softball/ youth baseball diamonds.

Here are some of the key highlights of the facility that has been called “The Ritz-Carlton of sports venues.” ○ It hosts six FBU (Football University) events throughout the year, including the annual FBU National Championship that draws more than 150 teams from across the United States. Other events include the USA Field Hockey National Hockey Festival, Pinnacle Lacrosse Fall Championships with teams from across the U.S. and Canada, and National Scouting Combine. ○ In early 2025, it became the home of the professional soccer team FC Naples. (fcnaples.com) ○ The complex features a 3,500-seat stadium, Great Lawn, and an amphitheater with a 40-foot Jumbotron used for concerts, blockbuster movies, and special events. Major events include RocktoberFest and the USA Today Wine

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East Naples Community Park

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& Food Experience. (See calendar at playparadisecoast.com.) ○ The Cove outdoor bar and food truck pavilion is a casual hangout spot where families play corn hole, Ping-Pong, and bocce for free while taking in the lake views and sunset. ○ The Factory open-air fitness pavilion consists of five areas: the National Fitness Court, an open-air classroom, the MoveStrong Obstacle Course, an openair weight room, and the Lake Trail. The Factory requires a membership, but the National Fitness Court and the milelong, paved Lake Trail with MoveStrong fitness stations are free for public use. (playparadisecoast.com)

PICKLEBALL PARADISE: EAST NAPLES COMMUNITY PARK

Collier County has three aquatic centers featuring a 25-yard by 25-meter heated pool, children’s activity and wading pools, a 177foot open slide, a 122-foot closed slide, and 1-meter and 3-meter springboards: Golden Gate Aquatic Facility: 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Community Park: 11565 Tamiami Trail East, Naples Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park: 810 39th Ave. N.E., East Naples These parks offer other ways to cool down: North Collier Regional Park: Home to Collier County’s only waterpark, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon (napleswaterpark.com), includes four pools, a 1,200-foot-long lazy river, five water slides ranging from 220 to 350 linear feet, and a concession stand (15000 Livingston Road, Naples) Vineyards Community Park: Has an expansive water play court for the kiddos (6231 Arbor Blvd. W., Naples) Immokalee Sports Complex: Home to one competition pool with six lap lanes, a water slide, diving board, and an activity pool with a zero-depth entry that slopes to 1”6’ (505 Escambia Street, Immokalee) Big Corkscrew Is

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From Skiing to Skating Find your bliss at Collier County parks (collierparks.com). Here are some with unique amenities: Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park: Fifty acres with wetlands and a five-acre lake, lookout pavilions, and a 3,500-foot boardwalk (1515 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples) Sugden Regional Park: Sailing, skiing, and swimming on the 60-acre lake, playground, and pavilions, with a new boardwalk coming in 2026 (4284 Avalon Drive, Naples) Veterans Community Park: Bocce, tennis, and racquetball, sand volleyball, covered hockey rink, and Rover Run Dog Park (1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples) Wheels Skate/BMX Park: A skate park with a dynamic flow for all ages and abilities, with a pro shop, competitions, and skate clinics, along with a National Bicycle League-sanctioned BMX track (naplesbmx.com), located at Golden Gate Community Center (4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples) Wheels Skate/BMX Park

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With 93 golf courses, according to the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, Collier County has long been known as the “Golf Capital of the World.” It boasts three annual professional golf tournaments and challenging holes set against panoramic scenery. It’s known as the “Pickleball Capital of the World,” too.

At public facilities and private clubhouses, tennis facilities have been speedily renovated to incorporate pickleball play in response to its surge as the fastest-growing sport in the nation. East Naples Community Park— which hosts the annual U.S. Open Pickleball Championships each April—is the hotspot.

The park boasts 64 pickleball courts, a 3,500seat stadium, and 1,000 parking spots. The Naples Pickleball Center is a welcome center with a pro shop and locker rooms. (3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples)

SPLASH AROUND & COOL DOWN

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INAUGURAL NIGHT ON THE RED CARPET GALA From dazzling red-carpet moments to raising $360,000 for the Chamber’s mission, our inaugural gala at The RitzCarlton Naples, Tiburón was a night of celebration, philanthropy, and community leadership.

YOUTH BUSINESS FAIR Future leaders took center stage as young entrepreneurs, grades K–12, showcased their creativity, innovation, and business skills at the Greater Naples Chamber’s Youth Business Fair.

LEADERSHIP COLLIER & ASSOCIATE LEADERSHIP COLLIER CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATION We proudly celebrated the graduation of the Leadership Collier and Associate Leadership Collier Class of 2025, honoring their commitment to growth, service, and impact in Collier County.

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EVERGLADES ADVOCACY IN D.C. Chamber President & CEO Kristina Park joined more than 150 advocates in Washington, D.C., supporting Everglades restoration—an effort vital to Florida’s environment, economy, and future.

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CHAMBER CHATS PODCAST The new Chamber Chats podcast was launched to host engaging conversations with Collier County’s most influential leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and community changemakers.

THE CHAMBER GALLAGHER GOLF CLASSIC The Chamber Gallagher Golf Classic brought together business leaders for a day of camaraderie, networking, and spirited competition—making it a favorite tradition within our Chamber community.

COOL DOWN & CONNECT This summer bash celebrated members of the local hospitality industry at Sugarshack Downtown in partnership with the Southwest Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and Skål International.

DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS The Greater Naples Chamber honored first responders who are critical as a team or individual for dedicating their careers to the well-being of Collier County.

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BUSINESS AFTER 5: MEMBER SHOWCASE Business After 5: Member Showcase invited local businesses to exhibit their products and services during an evening of discovery and making new connections.

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TheatreZone’s

Twenty-first Season Brings Hilarity & Heart to Southwest Florida Audiences in 2026 TheatreZone’s twenty-first season promises hilarity and heart with four musicals in 2026 that showcase a blend of comedy and drama. TheatreZone’s Founding Artistic Director Mark Danni notes that, “The productions feature passionate searches for romance, fame and fortune, and affairs of the heart in all their rich complexities.”

GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL // JAN. 8–18 Max and John are feuding neighbors whose conflicts take a comedic turn when they become romantic rivals for a stunning and charismatic new neighbor.

GUTENBERG: THE MUSICAL – STARRING LARRY ALEXANDER & ADOLPHO BLAIRE // FEB. 5–15 Starring Larry Alexander & Adolpho Blaire.

This Tony-nominated Best Musical follows two theater writers and composers who try to sell a hilariously inaccurate musical about Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press.

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY // MARCH 5–15 Buddy celebrates the youthful energy, creativity, and legacy of a rock-n-roll icon who changed popular music with his greatest hits and compelling life story.

OLIVER! // JUNE 4–14 This beloved musical transforms the original novel into a tune-filled show of unforgettable songs, while retaining its exploration of poverty and loss.

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CRUISIN’ TIKIS NAPLES AND NAPLES TIKI FUN TOURS Unique cruise experiences combine boating and tiki bars with captain-piloted, 90-minute and three-hour tours of Naples Bay on six-passenger boats—floating tiki bars you stock with adult beverages. (cruisintikisnaples. com, naplesfuntikitours.com) KANE TIKI BAR & GRILL Enjoy toes-in-the-sand, Polynesian-style street food, rum flights, and gulf vistas at J.W. Marriott Marco Island. (kanetikibarandgrill.com) RHODE’S END The always-popular Mediter-

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ranean-inspired bar at Naples Grande Beach Resort serves casual fare and sunset cocktails. (naplesgrande.com) THE RITZ LOBBY BAR Toast to sunsets and master sommelier-designed bubbly tastings at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ champagne bar or opt for sushi at Dusk and an eclectic menu at Gumbo Limbo with scenic gulf views. (ritzcarlton.com) SUNSET BAR Sun-kissed drinks with tropical flavors and Latin-inspired bites are accompanied by nightly sunsets at the Naples Beach Resort, A Four Seasons Resort. (fourseasons.com/naplesbeachclub) T-MICHAELS STEAK & LOBSTER HOUSE The restaurant’s large lounge is the see-and-be-seen venue for cocktails and 40 by-the-glass wines and ports overlooking Venetian Bay. (t-michaels.com)

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LOCAL MIXOLOGISTS IMPRESS WITH WILDLY CREATIVE COCKTAILS WHILE SOME VENUES ARE REVERED FOR THEIR EXTENSIVE LISTS OF WINE AND SPIRITS. THE ALLEY/MINI BAR Secret passageways inside The District lead to The Alley, a small, graffiti-scribbled bar with Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em robots on tables and canned beer served in paper bags, and to the ironically larger Mini Bar, an outdoor restaurant with live music. (thealleynaples. com, theminibarnaples.com) THE LONDON CLUB A reservation-only, fine-dining and live music establishment open Friday and Saturday evenings, the club at the Bellasera Hotel features performers and crooners trained in the classics, standards, jazz, blues, and the Great American Songbook. (londonclubnaples.com) THE OYSTER SOCIETY Roaring Twenties-inspired decor, live jazz, and the classic Sazerac lend a speakeasy ambiance to this Marco Island restaurant which emphasizes fresh, eco-conscious seafood. (theoystersociety.com) REBECCA’S Create your own charcuterie board or dive into caviar at this hip destination offering hundreds of wines, happy hour, and dinner. (rebeccasnaples.com) SIDEBAR This cocktail lounge, in a hidden alley at 505 Fifth Ave. S., boasts a trendy vibe and handcrafted cocktails, including personalized drinks based on individual preferences. Even

CHEERS! TO LOCAL BREWS LOCAL CRAFT BREWERIES SPECIALIZE IN UNIQUE SUDS, OFTEN FEATURING TASTING ROOMS, BEER GARDENS, AND PATIOS FOR FAMILIES AND PETS. Ankrolab Brewing Company 3555 Bayshore Drive, Naples (ankrolab.com) Bonehook Brewery and Restaurant 1514 Immokalee Road, Naples (bonehookbrewing.com) Kaleidoscope Beer Company 987 Third Ave. N., Naples (kaleidoscopebeer.com) Oil Well Craft Beer 5334 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria (oilwellcraftbeer.com)

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THE VINE ROOM Worthy of any Prohibition-era speakeasy, this Fifth Avenue South venue has a door hidden in an ivy-laced portal. Sample small plates, sip classic cocktails and fine wines. Reservations are highly recommended. (vineroom.com)

WARREN AMERICAN WHISKEY KITCHEN Explore an enticing collection of cocktails, wines, beers, and hundreds of whiskeys during daily happy hours, along with an indulgent menu offering caviar, wagyu, and seafood. (warrennaples.com)

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DESTINATION: NIGHTLIFE CELEBRATE A NIGHT ON THE TOWN AT VENUES THAT OFFER HIGHENERGY ENTERTAINMENT, DANCING, AND CHILL HANGOUTS IN THE SAME LOCALE. DOWNTOWN NAPLES Check out Third Street South for wine tastings, special events, and prime people watching. Highlights include creative cocktails and small plates at The Bevy and live jazz, carte de solone liquors, and chocolate boards at The Club Room at Campiello Ristorante. (thirdstreetsouth. com) You’ll also discover an eclectic array of bars and lounges on Fifth Avenue South, where the monthly Evening on Fifth features outdoor entertainment and live music. (fifthavenuesouth.com) FOUNDERS SQUARE South Street City Oven Bar Music regularly hosts well-known tribute bands. (founderssquare. southstreetnaples.com) MERCATO This prime hotspot for all ages offers nonstop entertainment—from music and dancing to game nights, bingo, and trivia—plus

late-night nibbles. Mercato recently expanded with a new alfresco lounge area and central piazza with a stage and additional seating. Take in a monthly Movie on the Lawn (September to December), relax with a cigar and bourbon at Burn by Rocky Patel, or hit the dance floor at Blue Martini or Cavo Lounge. (experiencemercato.com)

OFF THE HOOK COMEDY CLUB National headliners are showcased at this restaurant-club Thursday through Sunday. (offthehookcomedy.com)

SEMINOLE CASINO IMMOKALEE This Hard Rock casino and hotel has 1,400 slots, 41 live table games, and multiple lounges with live entertainment. Headliners and comedy acts perform outdoors and in the Seminole Center. (casino.hardrock.com/immokalee/casino) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2026

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For many visitors to Naples, it’s often love at first sight.

Palm trees, white-sand beaches, the dazzling Gulf of Mexico, and the promise of a tropical lifestyle weave their magic. Family vacations, business conferences, and winter getaways become homebuying missions. For a year-round or seasonal nest, real estate opportunities are seemingly endless: gated communities with amenities rivaling plush resorts; beachfront mansions and cottages; low- and high-rise towers; historic neighborhoods; and even a new city. Whether you are a first-time buyer, relocating from a bustling metropolis, or looking to upgrade because of an expanding family or income, there are a range of home styles to fit your needs and budget. The question is: where? Get to know some of the area’s established communities.

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AQUALANE SHORES

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BAREFOOT BEACH

A community of 350 single-family homes— the majority with water views—Aqualane Shores is nestled along Naples Bay with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. A longestablished neighborhood, it has mature landscaping, tree-shaded streets, and proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment on neighboring Third Street South.

This new town, established in 2005, sprawls across 5,000 acres centered around Ave Maria University, a Catholic institution founded by Domino’s Pizza tycoon Tom Monaghan. Ave Maria has single-and multifamily homes, a golf course, a downtown area with retail and restaurants, a water park, and recreational fields, with plans for a hospital and additional amenities.

With the 342-acre Barefoot Beach Preserve as its southern-most boundary, Barefoot Beach offers waterfront homes with views of Little Hickory Bay and the gulf. Many of its low-rise condos, villas, and three- and fourstory homes, ranging from Mediterranean to coastal contemporary, are on the crushedshell beach.

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Far flung from any mall or high-rise, Everglades City is a slice of natural Florida recognized as the “gateway to the Ten Thousand Islands.” The onesquare-mile incorporated city with a population of 400 is an ideal outpost for those seeking rural, small-town-America charm, game fishing, and water pursuits.

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BAYSHORE Anchored by the Naples Botanical Garden, this 1,800-acre area south of U.S. 41, east of Naples is undergoing a revitalization centered on creating a walkable neighborhood arts district with cottages and condominiums as well as recreational and cultural facilities. Many new businesses are opening and new homes are going up.

COQUINA SANDS Winding streets lined with mature banyan and palm trees tell the story of Coquina Sands as the first community to develop beyond the

borders of Old Naples. Encompassing the beachfront Lowdermilk Park, many of Coquina Sands’ original Old Florida-style, single-family homes and condominiums are being transformed, much like its neighbor, the site of the historic Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, which is being redeveloped into the Naples Beach Club.

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GOLDEN GATE ESTATES A rural area of about 41,000 rambling acres, Golden Gate Estates’ acre-plus properties provide space between neighboring homes, the opportunity to own horses, and a serene setting with wooded areas. A major growth center, the population continues to swell.

IMMOKALEE Settled in the 1870s by hunters, traders, and ranchers, Immokalee maintains its agrarian roots. Its farms yield the majority of America’s tomato crop and the University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center is located here. The Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee draws national entertainment throughout the year.

Lake Manor, Lake Forrest, and Lake Park unified as a homeowner’s association long ago. Proximity to schools, businesses, and five parks make this a family-friendly neighborhood.

MARCO ISLAND At 24 square miles, Marco is the largest barrier island of the Everglades’ mangrovetangled Ten Thousand Islands. With 100 miles of waterways, the island attracts those who want a boat in the backyard and the convenience of shopping, restaurants, and on-island health care. Many of its single-family homes and condominiums are located on the gulf, canals, or bays.

it’s the city of Naples’ largest subdivision and is not gated, yet offers the amenities of a gated community, including a private country club and beach. Homes on Doctor’s Bay enjoy mile-long views to Village Shops on Venetian Bay and gulf access via Doctor’s Pass.

NAPLES PARK Once a working-class neighborhood, this one-square-mile community has come into its own as a new wave of buyers discovers its proximity to the gulf, shopping, dining, and entertainment, including Mercato. Many of Naples Park’s original 1970s-era homes are being torn down to make way for pricier single-family homes.

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North of downtown Naples along the gulf, the Moorings is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods with tree-lined streets, mature landscaping, and mostly singlefamily homes on large lots. At 1,300 acres,

NAPLES SQUARE/BAYFRONT Ambitious revitalization has brought an era of change to the area east of Old Naples bounded by U.S. 41 and the Gordon River.

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Mid-rise condominiums offer on-site amenities and locations easily walkable to Fifth Avenue South, Tin City, and the Naples Design District. On the east side of Goodlette-Frank Road are riverfront parks and conservation areas, the new singlefamily Mangrove Bay with boat slips, and the commercial-residential Bayfront.

OLD NAPLES Naples’ first neighborhood, Old Naples is highly desired for its proximity to downtown, the beach, and the Naples Pier. Its architecturally diverse homes include original 1900s cottages, mid-rise condominiums, and multimillion-dollar mansions along the Gulf and Naples Bay.

PARK SHORE Featuring wide streets, beachside parks, lush green spaces, and plentiful gulf and bay views, Park Shore is sought out by young families, professionals, and retirees. With the picturesque Village Shops on Venetian Bay as a landmark, there is a range of choices: single-family homes, low- and mid-rise condos, and waterfront high-rise towers.

PELICAN BAY This sprawling community of more than 2,100 acres stretches from the gulf to U.S.

41, offering at least 65 individual neighborhoods, high-rise condominiums, and a wide variety of housing options and prices—from the triple-gated The Strand to Pelican Bay smaller villas and condo units.

Amenities for residents include a private beach club, 27 holes of golf, fitness, ROYAL HARBOR tennis, and on-site restaurants. Artis— Located on Naples Bay across from Port Royal, Naples and Waterside Shops are close by.

Royal Harbor is a boater’s paradise. All of its PINE RIDGE new and older homes enjoy waterfront lots This rambling neighborhood of new and 1970salong canals and the bay with gulf access. era single-family homes along the east side of SEAGATE U.S. 41 south of Vanderbilt Beach Road encomAt the northern border of the City of Naples, passes more than what initially meets the eye. abutting the Pelican Bay neighborhood, Within its boundaries are seven lakes and large Seagate is a quiet community with 90 homes, estate lots accommodating spacious homes many of them waterfront with gulf access. with stables, riding arenas, tennis courts, and Residents enjoy a private, gulf-front beach guesthouses. and clubhouse. It is located off Seagate Drive PORT ROYAL between Naples Cay and Crayton Road.

Naples’ most exclusive address is home VANDERBILT BEACH to a who’s who of business magnates, South of Barefoot Beach, this neighborhood philanthropists, and jet-setters. Located at offers a multitude of new and older singlethe city’s southernmost point, Port Royal’s family homes on canals, bays, and the beach, sprawling beachfront and bayside estates and a mix of gulf-front, low- to high-rise are hidden behind towering hedges and lush condos, including the new, luxury Mystique. landscaping. The members-only Port Royal Vanderbilt Beach is an idyllic spot for boaters Club offers beach access, tennis, dining, and and nature lovers. other amenities.

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THE HAPMTON SOCIAL

VISIT FLORIDA

The Hampton Social

Flavors of Naples Osteria Tulia

Dining Guide ASIAN BLACKBIRD MODERN ASIAN 1500 Fifth Ave. S. blackbirdmodernasian.com

ZEN ASIAN BBQ 10823 Tamiami Trail N. eatatzen.com

BAKERIES AND SWEETS

FUJIYAMA STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE 2555 Tamiami Trail N. naplesfujiyama.com

GRACE & SHELLY’S CUPCAKES 537 Fifth Ave. S. graceandshellyscupcakes.com

NAMBA RAMEN & SUSHI 8847 Tamiami Trail N. nambanaples.com

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 6355 Naples Blvd., Ste. 4-B menchies.com

TIGRESS RESTAURANT & ROOFTOP BAR .12155 Tamiami Trail N. perryhotelnaples.com

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3747 Tamiami Trail N. normanloveconfections.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Unit 9 nothingbundtcakes.com TONY’S OFF THIRD 1300 Third St. S. tonysoffthird.com

CASUAL 5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR & GRILL 4805 Tamiami Trail N. compasshotel.com

BAMBU TROPICAL BAR & GRILLE Bayfront Inn 1221 Fifth Ave. S. bayfrontinnnaples.com COSMOS RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 536 Tamiami Trail N. cosmospizzanaples.com THE CRUST 8004 Trail Blvd. thecrustpizza.net DYLAN’S DRAFT HOUSE 1258 Airport-Pulling Road N. dylansdrafthouse.com

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Naples is a popular foodie destination for its gastronomical excellence and diversity. Here is a select list of popular, trendy, and well-established restaurants in the area to get you started. For more recommendations, reviews, and more, visit naplesillustrated.com or the Greater Naples Chamber directory at napleschamber.org.

EJ’S CAFE Bayfront Cafe, 469 Bayfront Place Meridian Cafe, 3375 Pine Ridge Road ejsbayfrontcafe.com

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FIRST WATCH Five locations in Collier County firstwatch.com THE HANGOUT

BY TWO GUYS 2360 Pine Ridge Road hangoutnaples.com LAKE PARK DINER 3944 Seventh Ave. N. Founders Square, 8856 Founders Square Drive thelakeparkdiner.com

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NARRATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS

Narrative Coffee Roasters

Ridgway Bar & Grill

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Le Colonial

NARRATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS Mercato, 9106 Strada Place, Ste. 4105 1103 Central Ave. narrativecoffeeroasters.com

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OAK & STONE Logan Landings, 2270 Logan Blvd. oakandstone.com REBECCA’S 2955 Bayshore Drive rebeccasnaples.com RIVERWALK AT TIN CITY 1200 Fifth Ave. S. riverwalktincity.com THE ROOSTER 600 Goodlette Road N., Ste. 101 theroosternaples.com

SAM SNEAD’S TAVERN AT LELY RESORT 8004 Lely Resort Blvd. samsneadslely.com SUNBURST CAFÉ Pine Ridge Crossing 2340 Pine Ridge Road sunburstnaples.com TRUE FOOD KITCHEN Waterside Shops 5375 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 15 truefoodkitchen.com

AMERICAN THE 239 NAPLES Mercato, 9108 Strada Place, Ste. 14110 the239naples.com

BLUE MARTINI

THE LOCAL 5323 Airport-Pulling Road thelocalnaples.com

ALEXANDER’S GARDEN RESTAURANT 4077 Tamiami Trail N. alexandersnaples.com

BRICKTOP’S Waterside Shops 5555 Tamiami Trail N. bricktops.com/naples

KC AMERICAN BISTRO Pavilion Shopping Center 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road kcamericanbistro.com

THE BEVY 360 12th Ave. S naplesbevy.com

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY RESTAURANT 11905 Tamiami Trail N. chwinery.com

KELLY’S ROAST BEEF Founders Square, 8900 Founders Square Drive kellysroastbeef.com

THE HAMPTON SOCIAL Mercato, 9114 Strada Place, #12110 thehamptonsocial.com

RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL 1300 Third St. S. ridgwaybarandgrill.com

J. ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT 8860 Tamiami Trail N. jalexanders.com

SEASONS 52 8930 Tamiami Trail N. seasons52.com

TWISTED SHEEP PIZZA & BREW 3802 Tamiami Trail E. twistedsheeppizza.com

BLUEBERRY’S RESTAURANT 3350 Tamiami Trail N. blueberrysrestaurantnaples.com

YARD HOUSE Park Shore Plaza 4251 Tamiami Trail N. yardhouse.co

BLUE MARTINI Mercato, 9114 Strada Place, #12105 bluemartini.com

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TOMMY BAHAMA 1220 Third St. S. tommybahama.com

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WARREN AMERICAN WHISKEY KITCHEN 111 10th St. S. warrennaples.com

BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO 865 Fifth Ave. S. bhabhabistro.com

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RUMBA CUBAN CAFÉ 1265 Airport-Pulling Road S. rumbacubancafe.com SANDY’S CUBAN CAFE 1383 Airport-Pulling Road sandyscubancafenaples.com

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KAREEM’S LEBANESE KITCHEN Sugden Park Plaza, 4270 Tamiami Trail E. kareemskitchen.com

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LAMORAGA INTERNATIONAL CUISINE & TAPAS 3936 Tamiami Trail N. lamoragarestaurant.com LE COLONIAL 457 Fifth Ave. S. lecolonial.com

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HYDE N CHIC 923 Creech Road hydenchicrestaurant.com

CHEZ BOËT FRENCH HOME COOKING 755 12th Ave. S. chezboetnaples.com

JANE’S CAFÉ ON THIRD 1209 Third St. S. janesgardencafe.com

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BLEU PROVENCE 1234 Eighth St. bleuprovencenaples.com

CÔTE D’AZUR Riverchase Plaza 11224 Tamiami Trail N. cotedazurrestaurant.com

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FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFE Marquesa Plaza, 3375 Pine Ridge Road Piper’s Crossing, 1201 Piper Blvd., Unit 10 fernandezthebull.com

GLOBAL

LÍMON ROOFTOP BAR 455 Twelfth St. S. limonrooftop.com OLD VINES Mercato 9105 Strada Place, Ste. 3125 oldvines.net

Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro

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ITALIAN ALDOS ITALIAN TABLE & BAR Kings Lake Square 4820 Davis Blvd. aldosnaples.com AMORE RISTORANTE Neapolitan Way 4681 Ninth St. N. amoreristorante.com

Barbatella

UNIDOS LATIN KITCHEN & BAR 1 Ninth St. unidosrestaurant.com VERANDA E 290 Fifth Ave. S. hotelescalante.com WAXIN’S Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Ste. 6130 waxins.com

GREEK MYKONOS KUZINA 13510 Tamiami Trail N. mykonoskuzina.com PELAGOS CAFE 4951 Tamiami Trail N.

INDIAN I LOVE CURRY

2740 Bayshore Drive, Unit #11 ilovecurry124.com

BAR TULIA 462 Fifth Ave. S. Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, Ste. 8150 bartulia.com

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LE INDYA 975 Pine Ridge Road leindya.com PASSAGE TO INDIA 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Bonita Springs tastesofbangladesh.com

BARBATELLA 1290 Third St. S. aielligroup.com BICE RISTORANTE 300 Fifth Ave. S. bice-naples.com

BRIO ITALIAN GRILLE Waterside Shops 5505 Tamiami Trail N. brioitalian.com CAMPIELLO 1177 Third St. S. campiellonaples.com DEROMO’S GOURMET MARKET & RESTAURANT Promenade at Bonita Bay 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs deromos.com LIMONCELLO 13800 Tamiami Trail N. limoncellonaples.com MINO Shoppes at Dockside 1100 Sixth Ave. S., Ste. 1 minofl.com

Dine local... in the heart of Old Naples 1300 Third Street South Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-5500 ridgwaybarandgrill.com

Dine out... in the waterfront Village on Venetian Bay 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd N. Naples, FL 34103 (239) 649-5552 baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com NAPLES ON THE GULF 2026

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MIRAMARE RISTORANTE Village Shoppes on Venetian Bay 4236 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. miramarenaples.com

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Mercato, 9123 Strada Place, #7135 roccostacos.com

OSTERIA TULIA 466 Fifth Ave. S. osteriatulia.com

TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA Three locations in Collier County tacosandtequilanaples.com

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PARMESAN PETE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 7935 Airport-Pulling Road parmesanpetes.com PAZZO! CUCINA ITALIANO 853 Fifth Ave. S. pazzoitaliancafe.com VERGINA 700 Fifth Ave. S. verginarestaurant.com

MEXICAN BUBBAKOO’S BURRITOS 6345 Naples Blvd. bubbakoos.com FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Park Shore Plaza, 4255 Tamiami Trail N. Logan Landings, 2220 Logan Blvd. N. felipestaqueria.com FLACO’S Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt 2371 Vanderbilt Beach Road flacosrestaurant.com K-RICO MEXICAN GRILL Bayfront of Naples, 475 Bayfront Place kricomexicangrill.com

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SEAFOOD THE BAY HOUSE 799 Walkerbilt Road bayhousenaples.com BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR The Village Shops on Venetian Bay 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com THE BOATHOUSE ON NAPLES BAY 990 Broad Ave. S. boathouseonnaplesbay.com CAPTAIN & KREWE SEAFOOD MARKET & RAW BAR 629 Eighth St. S. cknaples.com

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THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE 845 12th Ave. S. dockcraytoncove.com

THE TURTLE CLUB 9225 Gulf Shore Drive turtleclubnaples.com

HOGFISH HARRY’S 600 Neapolitan Way hogfishharrys.com

USS NEMO RESTAURANT 3745 Tamiami Trail N. ussnemorestaurant.com

KEEWAYDIN’S ON FIFTH 711 Fifth Ave. S. keewaydins.com

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LA PESCHERIA 474 Fifth Ave. S. lapescherianaples.com M WATERFRONT GRILLE The Village Shops on Venetian Bay 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. mwaterfrontgrille.com OAR & IRON Founders Square, 8850 Founders Square Drive oarandiron.com

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OCEAN PRIME 699 Fifth Ave. S. ocean-prime.com

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PINCHERS CRAB SHACK Tin City, 1200 Fifth Ave. S. 591 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island pinchersusa.com SEA SALT 1186 Third St. S. aielligroup.com

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THE CLAW BAR 221 Ninth St. S. theclawbar.com

SWAN RIVER SEAFOOD 3741 Tamiami Trail N. swanriverseafood.com

DEEP LAGOON 8777 Tamiami Trail N. 760 N. Collier Blvd., Ste. 105, Marco Island deeplagoon.com

TRULUCK’S OCEAN’S FINEST SEAFOOD & CRAB 698 Fourth Ave. S. trulucks.com

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STEAHHOUSES ANDRE’S STEAKHOUSE 2800 Tamiami Trail N. andressteakhouse.com THE CAPITAL GRILLE Mercato, 9005 Mercato Drive thecapitalgrille.com CHOPS CITY GRILL 837 Fifth Ave. S. chopscitygrill.com THE CONTINENTAL AMERICAN PROVISIONS & CRAFT BAR 1205 Third St. S. damicoscontinental.com FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR Pavilion Shopping Center 8985 Tamiami Trail N. flemingssteakhouse.com JIMMY P’S CHARRED 1833 Tamiami Trail N. jimmypscharred.com SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE 5111 Tamiami Trail N. shulasnaples.com

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TULIA ITALIAN STEAK 365 Fifth Ave. S. tuliaitaliansteak.com

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A Mediterranean-style setting provides a relaxing ambiance at Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, where visitors discover unique stores like Zazou, Kay's on the Beach, Kathryn’s Collection, and Pop Toy Company, plus upscale consignment shops True Fashionistas and Designer Divas. Grab a bite at Flaco’s or Mystic

Lobster Roll Company. If you seek local honey, baked goods, and flowers, the Galleria hosts a year-round farmer’s market.

(Vanderbilt Beach Road at Airport-Pulling Road, shopvanderbilt.com)

Mercato

Mercato is home to perennial fashion favorites such as Tommy Bahama, J. Crew, and Nordstrom Rack, and unique

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finds like Lu Lu Belle Children’s Boutique. This lifestyle center also holds Cariloha Bamboo, an eco-friendly home store, Whole Foods, Ulta Beauty, Sur La Table, and Zen Aveda Salon.

Mercato has a dozen places to eat, drink, or indulge in a treat. (U.S. 41 north of Vanderbilt Beach Road, experiencemercato.com)

Waterside Shops

At the south end of Pelican Bay, Waterside Shops has 60 shops and restaurants—anchored

by Saks Fifth Avenue—which draw affluent shoppers to Hermès, Carolina Herrera, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, L’Occitane, and Johnny Was. Many other popular stores offer something for everyone in the family, including

Anthropologie, Apple, Beach House of Naples, Pottery Barn, Lilly Pulitzer, La Maison Yamron, Williams Sonoma, and Tesla. (U.S. 41 at Seagate Drive, watersideshops.com)

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay

More than 45 upscale shops and restaurants are set in the Old World ambience of this waterfront shopping destination. Meander through A Horse of a Different Color, Wildflower, Teruzzi menswear, Southern Tide, Wm. Phelps Custom Jewelers, and Sukie’s Wine Shop. You’ll also find big designer brands such as J. McLaughlin and Tommy Bahama. (Gulf Shore Boulevard North at Park Shore, venetianvillage.com)

Coastland Center

Coastland Center, Naples’ only indoor shopping mall, lets you beat the heat or rain while perusing goods at Dillard’s, Macy’s, Aéropostale, Hollister, and Coco Art Gallery, or relaxing in an oversized, reclining leather seat at CMX CinéBistro Coastland.

(1900 Tamiami Trail N., coastlandcenter.com)

Tin City

Tin City—a kitschy, fun-filled destination for your northern visitors—is a collection of tin-roofed old Florida buildings on the Gordon River. A former oyster- and clam-processing plant, it offers more than 40 locally owned shops, restaurants, and waterbased adventures and boat rides. (Fifth Avenue South and 12th Street South, tincityofnaples.com) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2026

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Third Street South

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Shopping in Naples

Coconut Point

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Fifth Avenue South

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Head to downtown’s Third Street South for fashions from the renowned luxury boutique for men and women—Marissa Collections.

From surfer threads to classic looks, there are endless options along the promenade, including Maus & Hoffman, John Craig Clothier, and Marissa Collections, and a Lilly Pulitzer boutique. This sophisticated destination for art, antiques, home and garden decor, gourmet food and wine, and jewelry boasts award-winning dining at Campiello Ristorante & Bar, Sea Salt, Jane’s Café on Third, Ridgway Bar & Grill, and The Continental. (thirdstreetsouth.com) 74

Nearby Fifth Avenue South, Naples’ historic business district, encompasses three dozen restaurants and cafés, as well as a dazzling collection of galleries, jewelry, and clothing boutiques, and health, beauty, and wellness offerings. You’ll discover Alice Simone, Arabesque of Naples stationer, Giggle Moon children’s wear, Aldo Castillo Gallery, The Englishman Fine Art, Provident Jewelry, Anne Fontaine, and Bluemercury. Hungry shoppers don’t need to leave the avenue. Delectable dining choices include Sails, Brambles English Tearoom, Keewaydin's on Fifth, Pazzo! Italian Café, BiCE Ristorante, and a whole lot more. ( fifthavenuesouth.com)

Marco Island

Marco Walk Plaza, on the south end of the island, is home to clothing and accessories stores, including Beach Daisy, Chico's, and Patchington.

On the northern end, Island Trends is a one-stop shop for activewear for the whole family. The Esplanade Shoppes on Smokehouse Bay includes multifamily residences and a marina, four eateries, and shops such as Butterfly Beach. (esplanadeshoppesatmarcoisland.com)

Coconut Point

Coconut Point is a picturesque outdoor mall featuring 110 stores including Dillard’s, Apple, Michael Kors, J. Jill, Sephora, Best Buy, and Barnes & Noble, as well as restaurants surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk. You’ll also discover gems like Naples Soap Company nd Laura Jacob’s Bridal. Before a show at the 16-screen Regal Coconut Point, indulge at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, California Pizza Kitchen, The Real Seafood Company, or Joe's Fresh Catch. (Estero, Fashion Drive off U.S. 41, simon.com)

Miromar Outlets

Miromar Outlets’ store directory is music to discount shoppers’ ears: Columbia Sportswear, Talbots, Reebok, Vans, Vineyard Vines, Levi’s, Guess, and Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th. There are more than 140 designer and brand-name outlets for the home and everyone in the family. Sweetslovers also make regular treks to patronize Norman Love Confections and Le Macaron French Pastries. There are 16 rock climbing FunWalls at the award-winning Playland. (Estero, Corkscrew Road, miromaroutlets.com)

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Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort

FOUR SEASONS

Naples has accommodations to meet every traveler’s needs. Whether you have your heart set on a beachside bungalow, high-rise suite, all-inclusive resort, or a spot in the middle of all of the action, you will find it here, in a range of prices to fit your budget. Find out more at the Greater Naples Chamber accommodations directory at napleschamber.org.

Edgewater Beach Hotel

Hotel Guide AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT NAPLES 5TH AVENUE

(239) 261-1148 | bestwestern.com

150 Rooms 455 12th St. S., FL 34102 (239) 944-3755 | marriott.com

THE CAPRI INN 59 Rooms 955 Seventh Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 435-9600 | opalcollection.com

92 Rooms 1221 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 649-5800 | bayfrontinnnaples.com

COMPASS HOTEL

BY MARGARITAVILLE

BELLASERA HOTEL

119 Suites 4805 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 659-3500 | compasshotel.com

100 Rooms 221 Ninth St. S., Naples, FL 34102 (844) 652-7290 | bellaseranaples.com

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BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 110 Rooms 2329 Ninth St. N., Naples, FL 34103

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BAYFRONT INN 5TH AVE

102 Rooms 3250 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 434-8700 | marriott.com

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HANDICAP FACILITIES

EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL 125 Rooms 1901 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 403-2000 edgewaternaples.com

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FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

BY MARRIOTT 190 Rooms 3808 White Lake Blvd., Naples, FL 34117 (239) 530-3355 | marriott.com

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Great Wolf Lodge

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HAWTHORN SUITES OF NAPLES

500 Rooms 3900 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, FL 34117 (866) 462-9653 | greatwolf.com

82 Rooms 3557 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 593-1300 hawthornnaples.com

GREENLINKS GOLF VILLAS AT LELY RESORT 1 10 Rooms 7995 Mahogany Run Lane, Naples, FL 34113 (239) 732-9920 | greenlinksnaples.com

GULFCOAST INN NAPLES 87 Rooms 2555 Ninth St. N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 261-6046 gulfcoastinnnaples.com

HILTON NAPLES 199 Rooms 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 430-4900 | hilton.com

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Hyatt House Naples

HILTON MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT & SPA

HAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTON NAPLES SOUTH

310 Rooms 560 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 394-5000 | hilton.com

124 Rooms 5146 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, Florida, 34113 (239) 422-8871 | hilton.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES NAPLES DOWNTOWN - FIFTH AVENUE

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124 Rooms 1785 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 261-3500 | ihg.com

91 Rooms 2630 Northbrooke Plaza Drive, Naples, FL 34119 (239) 596-1299 hilton.com

HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON 99 Rooms 3685 Kramer Drive, Naples, FL 3410 (239) 598-2222 | hilton.com

HYATT HOUSE NAPLES/FIFTH AVENUE 83 Rooms 1345 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 775-1000 hyatt.com

INN AT PELICAN BAY 99 Rooms 800 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 3410 (239) 597-8777 innatpelicanbay.com

INN ON FIFTH 87 Rooms 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 403-8777 | (888) 403-8778 innonfifth.com

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES NAPLES DOWNTOWN 104 Rooms 1555 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 793-4646 | (800) 753-3757 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta

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99 Rooms 4055 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 649-5500 hilton.com

103 Rooms 185 Bedzel Circle, Naples, FL 34104 (239) 352-8400 | (800) 753-3757 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta

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NAPLES GRANDE BEACH RESORT

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The Perry Hotel

LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT

NAPLES GRANDE BEACH RESORT

189 Rooms 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108 (239) 597-3123 | (800) 237-6683 laplayaresort.com

474 Rooms 475 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL 34103 (239) 597-3232 naplesgrande.com

THE PERRY HOTEL MARCO BEACH OCEAN RESORT 100 Rooms 480 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 235-9035 | marcobeachocean.com

160 Rooms 12155 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 33907 (239) 423-9000 | perryhotelnaples.com

RED ROOF INN AND SUITES-NAPLES NAPLES BAY RESORT & MARINA 85 Rooms 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 530-1199 | naplesbayresort.com

157 Rooms 1925 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104 (239) 774-3117 | redroof.com

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT NAPLES BEACH CLUB, A FOUR SEASONS RESORT 220 Rooms 801 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, FL 34102 (416) 673-5442 | fourseasons.com

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120 Rooms 4075 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 659-1300 marriott.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES 474 Rooms 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 598-3300 | (800) 241-3333 ritzcarlton.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON NAPLES, TIBURÓN 295 Rooms 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL 34108 (239) 593-2000 | (800) 542-8680 ritzcarlton.com

SHANGRI-LA SPRINGS 1 Room, 2 Suites 27750 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (239) 949-0749 shangrilasprings.co m

SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT 102 Suites 3798 White Lake Blvd., Naples, FL 34117 (239) 352-2234 | marriott.com

9401 Triangle Blvd., Naples, FL 34113 (239) 774-1200 | (877) 238-8889 ihg.com

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT NAPLES 131 Suites 5425 Juliet Blvd., Naples, FL 34109 (239) 213-3334 marriott.com

VANDERBILT BEACH RESORT 34 Rooms 9225 Gulfshore Drive N., Naples, FL 34108 (239) 597-3144 | (800) 243-9076 vanderbiltbeachresort.com

WOODSPRING SUITES NAPLES 123 Rooms 3786 White Lake Blvd., Naples, FL 34117 (239) 351-2299 | woodspring.com

WOODSPRING SUITES NAPLES WEST STAYBRIDGE SUITES-NAPLES/ MARCO ISLAND 103 Rooms

123 Rooms 2600 Tamiami Trail E., Naples, FL 34112 (239) 676-0483 | woodspring.com

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Happiness

Is Spending the Day at the Pool and the Evening at Shula’s Just three blocks from Gulf beaches. Complimentary beach package with beach shuttle, towels, chairs and bottled water. Convenient to golf courses, shopping, art galleries and all attractions. Services provided to guests at no charge include Wi-Fi, garage parking, fitness center and bicycles. Home to Shula’s Steak House, voted best steak house in Southwest Florida. Plus no resort fees. It all adds up to happiness poolside. Always get the lowest price only when you book direct at hiltonnaples.com or call 1 800 HILTONS.

5111 Tamiami Trail North | Naples, Florida 34103 | +1 239 430 4900 | hiltonnaples.com

2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence Shula’s Steak House is the epitome of luxury and exclusivity. From meticulously crafted menus showcasing prime cuts of beef and fresh seafood to an extensive wine selection, every detail is carefully curated to surpass expectations. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, choose Shula’s, and elevate your dining experience to extraordinary heights.

Individual Reservations: 239-430-4999. Private Group Dining: 239-659-3176.

Located Inside Hilton Naples | 5111 Tamiami Trail North | Naples

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phci Take a stroll down Third Street South—billed as “the birthplace of Old Naples” and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Here, you will find Naples’ first commercial building, the Mercantile Building, opened in 1919 as the Seminole Market to sell provisions to the small community. Today, it’s the buzzing Campiello Ristorante & Bar, a 25-year-old gastronomic mainstay. Marissa Collections, which was founded in 1975 and moved to Third Street South in the late 1980s, has been an iconic boutique (that’s expanded to three other cities) ever since.

The continuing vibrancy of the historic business district is attributed to Julius “Junkie” and Dorette Fleischmann, who purchased the Mercantile Building following World War II and established the Antique Addict, selling European furniture and porcelains. The Standard Brands

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and Fleischmann Yeast heir was a yachtsman who traveled extensively and was a student of cultural anthropology. The Fleischmanns dabbled in many pursuits, including “producing plays on Broadway, publishing, the Metropolitan Opera, the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, collecting, music, and other arts,” according to their daughter, Joan Tobin.

The Fleischmanns continued buying property and constructing buildings in the hotspot near the Naples Pier with a goal of raising the town’s sophistication by attracting luxury home decor retailers and fine-art galleries. They also purchased a long-abandoned botanical garden on the Tamiami Trail that he brought back to life as the Caribbean Gardens in 1954—later expanded into the Naples Zoo. The Fleischmann legacy thrives today as Neapolitan Enterprises, run by Tobin. Third Street South/Broad Avenue South is a popular destination for foodies seeking award-winning

restaurants and purveyors of gourmet delights, such as Ridgway Bar & Grill; Tony’s off Third bakery, wine store, and coffee shop; Barbatella; Sea Salt; and The Continental. It also is home to upscale clothing boutiques, such as Maus & Hoffman, Tommy Bahama, and Lilly Pulitzer, and long-time specialty stores The Paper Merchant and Gattle’s. Regular events draw visitors, especially the 30-year-old Third Street South Farmers Market held each Saturday.

In a historic write-up of the area that she wrote, Tobin sums it up: “By bringing to Third Street South what they and their friends liked, Junkie and Dorette established the start of what is now the sophisticated internationally recognized Third Street South destination, and the word about its appeal spread.”

Find out more about the district’s merchants, restaurants, and calendar of events: thirdstreetsouth.com.

—Cathy Chestnut

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