The Naples 100 FORWARD THINKING
“Golf Capitol of the World”
Photo by Samantha Bloom
crime dropping 64.4 percent from 2000 to 2019, according to the Collier County Sheriff ’s Office
• Continues to build new phases of
the $100 million Paradise Coast Sports Complex—one of the largest multipurpose sportplexes in the nation that includes generous cultural event space and The Factory fitness course
• Cherishes enduring community traditions, such
as the annual Swamp Buggy Races, which have been held since 1918 after the unique vehicles were invented here for the rugged backcountry. The annual event is held at the Florida Sports Park.
• Is home to the 99-mile-long Everglades Waterway kayak and canoe trail and the Paradise Coast Blueway paddling trail, with six day trips from Everglades.
• Reportedly has the most golf holes per capita than any other city in the United States—90 18-hole golf courses—which is why it’s
long been known as the “Golf Capitol of the World.”
• Draws more than 1.9 million visitors who spent
$1.1 billion in Collier County in 2020, supporting 34,400 jobs.
• Has world-class attractions and
cultural venues, including Artis-Naples, Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Historic Palm Cottage, Naples Botanical Garden, and Naples Pier.
• Has a happening art scene with an array of
performing arts organizations, local musical talent ranging from opera to country music, 100 art galleries, the Naples Art District and Naples Design District, Naples International Film Festival, and award-winning outdoor art festivals.
• Affords shopping galore, from Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South to Waterside Shops, Tin City, and Mercato. • Claims the Naples Winter Wine Festival,
which has raised nearly $220 million for the Naples Children & Education Foundation to make
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