Naples on the Gulf 2022

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ESCAPE TO PARADISE BEACHES, BOATING, ECO-ADVENTURES COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS NEIGHBORHOODS, DINING, CULTURE, SHOPPING FAMILY FUN NAPLES IS A PLAYGROUND FOR ALL AGES

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Q STOCK is celebrating 20 years of innovation, award-winning design, quality construction and an impressive portfolio of homes in the area’s most desirable locations. As the leading developer and builder of luxury residences in Southwest Florida, the STOCK name has always been synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and incomparable lifestyle.

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NAPLES, MARCO ISL AND & FLORIDA’S GULF COAST

A legacy of real estate.

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FOR QUICK, CONVENIENT WALK IN CARE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

Physicians Regional Medical Group now has convenient Walk In Clinic locations closer to you. From Marco Island to our newest location at Founders Square in North Naples, we make it easy for you to be seen with no appointments needed. We offer a variety of services, including treatment for cold, flu, sore throat, animal bites, urinary infections, sprains, and much more. To learn more about our Walk In Clinics, please visit NaplesWalkInClinics.com Marco Island Walk In Clinic 1839 San Marco Rd. Marco Island, Fl 34145 239-310-5922 Mon.– Fri. • 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

East Naples Walk In Clinic 4525 Thomasson Dr. Naples, Fl 34112 239-347-9942 Daily • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Pine Ridge Walk In Clinic 6376 Pine Ridge Rd. Naples, Fl 34119 239-747-0344 Mon.– Fri. • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Founders Square Walk In Clinic 8831 Founders Square Dr. Naples, Fl 34120 239-360-6077 Mon.– Fri. • 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Table of Contents

Michael Dalby is a well-known leader in the community focused on the area’s quality of life.

Naples on the Gulf

Contents 14 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

54 WHERE THE CHILD THINGS ARE

16 WELCOME TO #NAPLESFLORIDA

Features

Who gets to have more fun in Naples—the adults or the kids?

60 GAME ON!

42 FROM STARTUP TO SENSATION

62 COMMUNITY & CAREER CONNECTOR

Find out how five local entrepreneurs turned good ideas into thriving businesses

50 24 HOURS IN NAPLES

Pack your day the Naples way

Departments 20 NAPLES BY THE NUMBERS

Community kudos

22 BEACH BOUND

Dip a toe or drop a line into local waters

28 HEALTH & WELLNESS

Embracing the Blue Zones Power 9

32 MEET THE NATIVES

Get to know your “wild” neighbors

34 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

A primer on native landscapes, where to hike, the Everglades, and more

40 FIND YOUR MUSE

Art and culture take center stage in Naples

Special Section: GREATER NAPLES MAP

With points of interest

The Paradise Coast Sports Complex—one of the nation’s largest—is a community jewel

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At the Greater Naples Chamber, all roads lead to economic opportunity

64 FIND YOUR PASSION

Leadership Collier Foundation inspires businesspeople, young professionals, and students to make a difference in the community

66 A PLACE IN THE SUN

A tour of local neighborhoods

76 WHERE TO EAT

An insider’s dining guide

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82 EAT, DRINK, AND CHILL OUT

Locals share tips for unwinding in Naples

84 WHERE TO SHOP

A directory of shopping destinations

88 WHERE TO STAY

A directory of hotels and resorts

92 LANDMARKS

The Naples Preserve and Hedges Family Eco-Center

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28 COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KIM SENG 8

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DENNIS GOODMAN

Board of Directors

2021-2022 Greater Naples Chamber Board of Directors Chairs

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GARRETT RICHTER, Chair First Florida Integrity Bank

DAN LAVENDER Moorings Park

KRISTEN COURY Gulfshore Playhouse

JAY NEWMAN The Athens Group

JULIE A. SCHMELZLE, Chair-Elect Bank of America

EDWARD A. MORTON Wasmer Schroeder & Company

JOHN DEANGELIS DeAngelis Diamond

PATRICK O'CONNOR Sotheby's International Realty

BILL BARKER, Immediate Past Chair Barker Strategic Solutions

KATHERINE "KATIE" SPROUL Halstatt, LLC

SHAWNA DEVLIN Naples Daily News

DR. EMI LY PTASZEK Healthcare Network

Vice Chairs

DAVID WESTON Naples Lumber & Supply Company, Inc.

MARVIN EASTON Retired

TIMOTHY REITER Fifth Third Bank

DERRICK AYERS Premiere Plus Realty

Ex-Officio

BILL GASTON BUILD, LLC

ADAM RYZENMAN Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

DAVID GORDLEY Collier County, First Horizon

MARK ISACKSON Collier County Government

MARY BETH GEIER Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

HECTOR SANCHEZ Central Wire

JASON HUNTER KORN, ESQ. Dentons Cohen and Grigsby

KAMELA PATTON Collier County Public Schools

KERRY GEROY Naples Global Advisors

JOHN W. SCHMIEDING Arthrex, Inc.

CEE CEE MARINELLI Barron Collier Companies

KEVIN RAMBOSK Collier County Sheriff's Offic

DUDLEY GOODLETTE Henderson Franklin, Starnes & Holt, PA

CHRIS SIMONEAU Lee Health

JEANNE L. SEEWALD Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP

Directors

PAUL HILTZ NCH Healthcare System

RANDY SMITH Naples Transportation and Tours

AYSEGUL TIMUR Florida Gulf Coast University

​LIBBY ANDERSON TalentForce Solutions

BUDDY HORNBECK III Gallagher Lutgert Insurance

ASIF SYED 21 Spices by Chef Asif

CHRIS VERNON Vernon Litigation Group

TED BILL Wire Experts Group

ERROL HOWARD MIDFLORIDA Credit Union

​ ICKI TRACY V Gulf Coast International Properties

Honorary Directors

MICHELLE BORDERS Naples Network Services

CLAUDINE LEGER-WETZEL Stock Development

PATRICK UTTER Collier Enterprises

RUSSELL A. BUDD PBS Contractors

SCOTT BURGESS David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health

CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ TECO Peoples Gas

LISA VAN DIEN London Bay Homes

JEFFREY D. FRIDKIN Grant Fridkin Pearson, PA

JOE CHAMBERS Vi at Bentley Village

TINA MATTE Gravina Smith Matte & Arnold

PABLO VEINTIMILLA Centennial Bank

CJ HUESTON Corporate Dimensions, Inc.

EILEEN CONNOLLY-KEESLER Community Foundation of Collier County

MARY MORTON Moorings Park

MICHAEL A. WYNN Sunshine Ace Hardware, Inc.

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Publisher Kaleigh Grover EDITORIAL Editorial Director Daphne Nikolopoulos Editor Cathy Chestnut Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Senior Art Director Ashley Meyer Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez Maza Contributing Writers Seth Soffian, Nanci Theoret Contributing Photographers & Illustrators Samantha Bloom, Michael Caronchi, Molly DuVall, John Eder, Elite Jets, Luke Franke/Audubon, Dennis Goodman, Tom Hurst Photography, Brian Jannsen, Jon L. Kreider/Sun Services Southwest, Naples Marco Island Everglades CVB, Randall Perry Photography, Clifford Pickett, Vanessa Rogers Photography, Tina Sargeant, Ivan Seligman, Nick Shirghio, Maryann Small, Audrey Snow, Sports Force Parks Naples, SRO Photography, U.S. Open Pickleball ADVERTISING Account Manager Elizabeth Goodman, 239-595-7269, egoodman@palmbeachmedia.com Marketing Manager Christopher Link Advertising Services Coordinator Emily Hauser PRODUCTION Production Director Selene M. Ceballo Production Manager Kayla Earle Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis Digital Production Coordinator Brendan Everson Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas, Jeffrey Rey Web Editor Abigail Duffy OPERATIONS Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt Office Manager Andrea Berumen Circulation/Subscriptions Administrator Marjorie Leiva Distribution Manager Judy Heflin Accounting Specialist Mary Beth Cook Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel Group Publisher Terry Duffy

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Now that you call Naples home, come meet the local resource your neighbors turn to naturally for noted financial insight.

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Welcome to Naples

Welcome to Paradise Letter from the President

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elcome to the 2022 edition of Naples on the Gulf, the official visitor and relocation guide of the Greater Naples Chamber.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor, a returning guest, or looking to relocate, you’ll

find a tropical paradise full of opportunity. And as the voice of business in Collier County, the Greater Naples Chamber is here to help you connect with the employers, venues, and people who can turn your visit into a permanent stay.

We are especially proud of our community and are excited to help you discover your new favorite place. From the natural beauty of the Everglades and our whitesand beaches to our popular street fairs and vibrant arts scene, Naples has something for absolutely everyone to enjoy.

Naples is more than just the myriad of golf courses, shopping options, and cultural amenities. Known for its philanthropic nature, businesses, residents, and visitors alike come together in times of need to ensure our community remains one of the best in the nation. The Chamber is at the center of many of these discussions, serving as the connection between employers, government, and nonprofits.

At the Greater Naples Chamber, we work each day to cultivate economic opportunity for all in our community. We take pride in being a thought-leader and have led the way on addressing long-term issues facing our community, including career and technical education, leadership development, and water quality.

Together, our businesses, community leaders, and partners are what make Naples a unique place to live, work, and play. We hope our guide will help you realize the charm of our destination on Florida’s Paradise Coast and all the opportunities waiting just for you.

Sincerely, Scan to vist our website here: MICHAEL DALBY President & CEO Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce

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Alejandro Perez-Trepichio, M.D. Chief Medical Officer

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Dreamily drifting @fl.stateparks

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FROM COASTAL ESCAPE TO URBAN ENCHANTMENT, DISCOVER THE CHARMS OF THE PARADISE COAST

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Car enthusiasts "auto" visit the Revs Institute @revsinstitute

Day and evening beauty at the Naples Botanical Garden @naplesbotanical

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Getting pumped at the Paradise Sports Complex @SFPNaples

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Smile for the camera @evergladesnps

Impressed by the three-acre Arthrex One campus with trails and a spacious pavilion @arthrex_inc

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Professional theater with high artistic standards on stage at Gulfshore Playhouse @gulfshoreplay

Venetian-inspired gastronomical goodness… @seasaltnaples

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7A No.

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ART GALLERIES IN THE NAPLES AREA

“BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN 2021-2022

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT’S GRADE FOR 2017-2020

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INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN COLLIER COUNTY

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

80% OF COLLIER COUNTY IS UNDEVELOPED AND IN CONSERVATION

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“BEST SMALL CITY IN AMERICA” FOR NATURAL RESOURCES, PROSPERITY, AND PEOPLE IN 2020 (BESTCITIES.ORG)

2,305 SQUARE MILES, THE LARGEST COUNTY IN FLORIDA BY LAND

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Bound DIP A TOE OR DROP A LINE INTO LOCAL WATERS

Volleyball near the Nap les Pier

The Naples area is home to 30 miles of whitesand shoreline, and each beach is its own unique slice of paradise. In the original 1888 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” year-round pursuit. (Gulf temperatures generally range from 68° Fahrenheit in early February to 88° in early August.)

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Tigertail Beach at Beach Resort JW Marriott Marco Island

Tigertail Beach

Naples Pier

WHERE TO PARK

Beach Guide 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 five 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, sand dollars, and as a bird migration superhighway. (Location: 430 Hernando Drive, Marco Island)

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Naples Pier

For 130 years, the Naples Pier has been the pulse of Naples Beach. This historic landmark is an ideal place to stroll, lounge, fish, boogie-board, and wade. The Pier hosts restrooms, showers, and the popular Cosmos, selling homemade specialty pizza, Italian subs, fresh salads, gelato, souvenirs, and fishing equipment.

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

All parking spaces require a payment or a valid beach parking permit.

Full-time residents and property taxpayers can park 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 or pay stations.

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Lowdermilk Park

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 pristine and scenic beaches awaits. With a concession stand, restrooms, equipment rentals, and more, you won’t need to bring much. With nearly 200 parking spaces, you rarely have to search for a spot. (Location: Corner of Crayton Road and Seagate Drive)

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Vanderbilt Beach Park

At this county park, beachgoers can drop off their gear at the circle before parking in the nearby garage. Vanderbilt offers beach wheelchairs and life jacket loans, as well restrooms and showers. Snacks and watersports rentals are available at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, and Vanderbilt Inn resorts. Fees: $8 per vehicle (Location: West end of Vanderbilt Beach Road)

Barefoot Beach

Clam Pass

Lowdermilk Park

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

Clam Pass

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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. Along the nature trails and open waters, expect to spot resident and migratory birds, tortoises, dolphins, and more.

The park’s waters are perfect for fishing and shelling. Outside of the pass, calm surf and shallow water make this a popular sunbathing spot. Fees: $6 per vehicle (Location: 11135 Gulfshore Drive, Naples)

Barefoot Beach

One of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Southwest Florida, Barefoot Beach is regularly rated among the country’s best beaches.

The 342-acre preserve may just be the region’s most perfect pairing of natural beauty and great amenities. More than a mile of sugary sands made Barefoot Beach famous. But there’s much more to see and do.

The park is home to gopher tortoises, sea turtle nesting grounds, natural sabal palm and gumbo-limbo groves, plus there is a mile-long nature trail and pavilions where you can gather with family and friends.

Between the park and the Barefoot Beach access point, there are nearly 500 spaces. (Location: 505 Barefoot Beach Blvd., Naples)

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WHERE TO FISH 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.

Naples Pier

This prime beach and sightseeing spot attracts a variety of fish and fishing enthusiasts.

The Pier is licensed, so no fishing license is necessary here.

The snack shop also sells bait.

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.

Tigertail Beach

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

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.

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Nonresident freshwater or saltwater licenses are available for three days, seven days, or a year. Additional permits are needed for snook, lobster, and tarpon.

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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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Blue Zones: Embracing the

Power9

BY SEBASTIEN SAITTA, BLUE ZONES PROJECT SWFL

THE PATH TO WELL-BEING IS A MARATHON, NOT A SPRINT NCH Healthcare System knew this concept when it sponsored and introduced Blue Zones Project to Southwest Florida in 2015 with the goal of decreasing chronic disease and helping residents live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Now in its seventh year, Blue Zones Project has impacted the well-being of more than 275,000 individuals and 760 organizations throughout Collier County and southern Lee County.

After Blue Zones Project was launched, well-being in the Naples-ImmokaleeMarco area ranked the healthiest place in the nation for four consecutive years, per Gallup well-being data. This is a big jump considering, just nine years ago, Gallup ranked this area seventy-third in the nation for well-being.

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time, Blue Zones Project Southwest Florida is a community initiative that works with individuals, homeowners’ associations, faith-based organizations, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and businesses to help make healthy choices easier. The idea is to implement best practices and encourage small changes in the environment that have a profound effect on well-being over time.

This is done using National Geographic Society research that found nine commonalities among people around the world who live the longest and healthiest lives.

These longevity hotspots are known as Blue Zones and the principles they follow are dubbed the “Power 9.”

Here are the Power 9, and an example of how they are playing out in real-time in the community:

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PURPOSE People who have purpose—a sense of their gifts and strengths that they regularly utilize—tend to live about seven years longer than those who do not. This is typically exercised through volunteering for a cause that is important to you, at church, or your children’s school. There are hundreds of nonprofits in Collier County. Here is a good place to start your search: volunteercollier.com. Blue Zones Project also facilitates workshops to help people define their sense of purpose.

MOVE NATURALLY The longest-lived people in the world don’t spend their time exercising in a gym.

Instead, they simply move more within their natural environment. This includes activities like walking, gardening, swimming, or biking. Southwest Florida offers ample opportunity for these activities through its many parks, trials, and beaches.

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Long-term stress raises cortisol levels that can cause inflammation and a host of other health problems. Downshift techniques to help combat stress and anxiety include meditation, tai chi, yoga, and spending more time in nature. Find programs through local parks, recreational facilities, private studios, and events such as Donation Yoga Naples (donationyoganaples.com). There are endless opportunities for spending time in nature at a beach or park. See “Where the Wild Things Are” on page 34 to get started.

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“Hara hachi bu!” The longestlived people in Okinawa, Japan, use this term to remind themselves to stop eating when their stomachs are 80 percent full. The 20 percent gap between not being hungry and feeling full could be the difference between maintaining proper weight or gaining it. Take time to eat more slowly and eat in the company of family or friends to allow for conversation between bites.

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Belonging to a faith-based community has many benefits that include a sense of peace, support, and acceptance. Blue Zones Project Southwest Florida works with nearly 40 faith-based organizations in the community to help make healthy choices easier for their congregations.

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FAMILY FIRST Maintaining good family relationships and ensuring that family comes first can make us feel safe and loved, and provides a sense of belonging. This reduces stress and elevates the feel-good chemicals in our brain that lead to healthier outcomes and a strong sense of well-being.

Blue Zones Project provides access to free Power 9 tools and resources through the Sharecare online platform to help power community well-being. Start with the RealAge health assessment.

Each person—no matter where they are in their health journey—is provided a customized wellbeing plan, and evidence-based programs to help you live your best (and youngest) life.

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PLANT SLANT

Loading your plate with plantbased foods has been proven to add years to your life. A recent study by JAMA Internal Medicine found that shifting three percent of caloric intake from animal to plant protein corresponded with a 10 percent decrease in death from any cause.

Blue Zones Project works with local restaurants to add more healthy options to their menus. Find a list of Blue Zones Project-approved restaurants: southwestflorida.bluezonesproject.com. .

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People in all Blue Zones (except Adventists) drink alcohol moderately and regularly do so with friends (accompanied with food). In Sardinia, Italy, a Blue Zone, residents are famous for their daily consumption of a regional red wine called cannonau that has a high polyphenol content linked to heart health.

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Surrounding yourself with people that practice healthy behaviors will increase the likelihood of you doing the same.

You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. If you spend time with people who engage in unhealthy behaviors, chances are, you will, too. Participate in a Blue Zones Project walking or a plant-based potluck group. In Japan, spending time with your tribe on a positive endeavor is called a moai (“meeting for a common purpose”).

Visit bzpsouthwestflorida. sharecare.com or scan the QR code.

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Meet the

Natives LAND, SEA, OR AIR: GET TO KNOW SOME OF OUR “WILD” NEIGHBORS

BY CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Newcomers often wonder about the whimsical, pouchbilled 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.”

Florida Panther 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 Sout west 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

Osprey Scientific name: Pandion haliaetus Adult size: 2 feet with a 6-foot wingspan

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

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.

Scientific name 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, an 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.

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

River Otter 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 tu tles 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.

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 flat oods, 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.

Be a good

Neighbor 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 fishi line kill or maim birds, sea turtles, and marine mammals. (More than 700 pelicans die each year in Florida from entanglement in fishing gea .) Use less plastic and clean up litter.

OBSERVE SAFE SPEEDS on the roads

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

Get Up Close

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 58 years ago. Learn about Southwest Florida’s ecosystems, plants, and wildlife, rent kayaks, visit the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, or take a boat tour. The Susan and William Dalton Discovery Center recently underwent a $4.5 million renovation and expansion. Learn more at conservancy.org.

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to Uplands

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This habitat is high in elevation, at least for this region.

A few inches in elevation makes a big difference for pine forests—high and dry areas dominated by slash pine. The trees get their name from early settlers who “slashed” the bark of the pines and collected the sap to make turpentine and rosins.

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These swamps experience seasonal changes in water levels that fluctuate during wet and dry months.

Elevations determine hydroperiods—how long soils are saturated or flooded. Many species have adapted to live in this variable habitat, such as the predominant cypress tree. Their knees (above-ground extensions of their roots) and their buttresses (wide, fluted bases) provide stability and increase surface area for gas exchange. Cypress trees are deciduous conifers; they lose all their needles in the fall and winter.

Tropical hardwood hammocks are found along both coasts of South Florida, and throughout the Everglades and Florida Keys. Hammocks are also called “tree islands” because they rise from wet, low-lying areas. Oaks, sweetgum, hickories—more than 120 species of tropical plants—provide cool and shady refuge for deer and other wildlife during hot summer months.

DENNIS GOODMAN

To newcomers, Southwest Florida’s topography might seem flat and unchanging, but don’t let its subtleties fool you. Changes in elevation coupled with rainfall create distinct habitats that are home to a web of life for native wildlife, birds, insects, plants and trees, fish, and reptiles. You’re probably familiar with the beaches, so here’s a primer on the other natural habitats you will encounter as you explore these lands.

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A PRIMER ON NATURAL LANDSCAPES IN COLLIER COUNTY

LEIF JOHNSON

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Mangroves play a unique and important role in Southwest Florida’s ecosystem. Red mangroves ring coastal estuaries.

Their intricate root systems act as a nursery for many small fish, crustaceans, shellfish, and other marine life during their earliest stages of life. They also provide shelter and nutrients for wading birds and land creatures and protect the coastline from storm-driven waves.

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Hike

WITH CONSERVATION COLLIER

DENNIS GOODMAN

PEPPER RANCH PRESERVE: 72,000 (6315 Pepper Road, Immokalee)

CARACARA PRAIRIE PRESERVE: 14,800 (2320 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee)

GORDON RIVER GREENWAY: 9,400

in these important habitats for amphibians. Sawgrass is a sedge with “teeth” lining the edges of its leaves. Marshes provide a haven for alligators, otters, apple snails, dragonflies, and wading birds to nest and raise their young.

(Two Access Points: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road and 1596 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples)

RED ROOT PRESERVE: 2,800 (1330 Limpkin Road, Big Corkscrew Island)

Open-water Sloughs

Sloughs (pronounced SLOOs) are deep marsh habitats that are slow-moving paths of freshwater utilized by many species, sometimes as a travel corridor. This environment is active with wildlife because it remains wet year-round.

Sloughs shed floodwaters and improve the quality of the water as it makes its way into the estuaries in the Gulf of Mexico and Florida Bay.

ALLIGATOR FLAG PRESERVE: 2,100 (7875 Immokalee Road, Naples)

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These grassy, freshwater wetlands allow for water to move from north to south, making its way from Lake Okeechobee into Florida Bay. Grasses and sedges grow

Caracara Prairie Preserve

SINCE 2002, COLLIER COUNTY VOTERS HAVE APPROVED OF THIS TAXPAYER-FUNDED CONSERVATION LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM. TODAY THERE ARE 4,345 ACRES IN 21 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. TWELVE SITES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR HIKING, WALKING, AND JOGGING. HERE ARE THE FIVE LONGEST TRAILS BASED ON LINEAR FEET.

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Mangrove Forests

Pepper Ranch Preserve

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Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Where the

Wild things are

BY THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

COURTESY ELITE JETS

Local Environment

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Take a walk on the wild side at special places with unique habitats and ecosystems where you can explore Florida’s flora and fauna while hiking, paddling, cycling, swimming, camping, relaxing, or photographing nature’s beauty. Do yourself a favor: Research each location to plan a visit tailored to your interests and needs.

Outdoor Guide AUDUBON'S CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY 375 Sanctuary Road W., Naples (239) 348-9151 • corkscrew.audubon.org

BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center 33000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee (239) 695-4758 • nps.gov/bicy Oasis Visitor Center 52105 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee (239) 695-4111 • nps.gov/bicy

COLLIER-SEMINOLE STATE PARK 20200 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (239) 394-3397 • floridastateparks.o g

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CYPRESS COVE LANDKEEPERS GORE NATURE EDUCATION CENTER 4261 40th Ave. S.E., Naples Reservations required (203) 241-2400 • cclandkeepers.com

DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK 11135 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (239) 597-6196 • floridastateparks.o g

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK GULF COAST VISITOR CENTER

Big Cypress National Park

ROOKERY BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE

TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

300 Tower Road, Naples (239) 530-5940 rookerybay.org

Marsh Trail and Observation Tower 21004 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (239) 657-8001 • fws.gov Camping in Everglades National Park

815 Oyster Bar Lane, Everglades City (239) 695-3311 • nps.gov

CONSERVATION COLLIER PRESERVES

FAKAHATCHEE STRAND STATE PRESERVE

(239) 252-2961 or (239) 252-2979 colliercountyfl.gov

137 Coastline Drive, Copeland (239) 695-4593 • floridastateparks.o g

CREW LAND & WATER TRUST TRAILS

PICAYUNE STRAND STATE FOREST

4600 Corkscrew Road, Immokalee (239) 657-2253 • crewtrust.org

2121 52nd Ave. S.E., Naples (239) 348-7557 • myfwc.com

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”

THERE ARE NO OTHER EVERGLADES IN THE WORLD. THEY ARE, THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN, ONE OF THE UNIQUE REGIONS OF THE EARTH; REMOTE, NEVER WHOLLY KNOWN. NOTHING ANYWHERE ELSE IS LIKE THEM.” ——Marjory Stoneman Douglas

Worlds Apart: The Everglades region—a vast, nearly flat, seabed that was submerged at the end of the last Ice Age—is so unique that it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Why? The greater Everglades region: ○ Is the largest subtropical wilderness reserve on the North American continent. ○ Contains the largest mangrove ecosystem in the Western Hemisphere and the largest continuous stand of

sawgrass prairie. ○ Is the most significant breeding ground for wading birds in North America, and a major corridor for migration. ○ Is home to more than 2,000 species of plants and animals, including more than 20 rare, endangered, and threatened species. ○ Protects inland communities against hurricanes. ○ Provides drinking water for nine million people in South Florida.

Get Involved If you have a passion for protecting wild spaces and water quality in the region, there are a number of nonprofits you can join or volunteer with— whether you want to get your hands dirty or help out in other ways. Here is a good place to start:

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DENNIS GOODMAN

America’s Everglades

AUDUBON OF THE WESTERN EVERGLADES

CREW LAND & WATER TRUST

FLORIDA WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

audubonwe.org

crewtrust.org

floridawildlifefederation.org

CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER

CYPRESS COVE LANDKEEPERS

rookerybay.org

captainsforcleanwater.org

cclandkeepers.com

COLLIER COUNTY WATERKEEPER

THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION

colliercountywaterkeeper.org

evergladesfoundation.org

FRIENDS OF ROOKERY BAY KEEP COLLIER BEAUTIFUL keepcollierbeautiful.com

NAPLES NATIVE PLANTS fnpsnaples.org

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Experience the Live Theatre in Naples ESTABLISHED IN 1953 Inspiring our community, defining our culture.

Woven into the fabric of our community since 1953, The Naples Players is committed to providing an array of outstanding programs, including:

MUSICALS, COMEDIES, AND DRAMAS FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS AND ABILITIES ARTS WELLNESS PROGRAMS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL SKILLS, AGES, AND ABILITIES FOR TICKETS & MORE INFO:

NaplesPlayers.org 239.263.7990 7 0 1 5 T H AV E NUE S O U T H | N A P L E S , F L 3 4 10 2

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Experience the Live Theatre in Naples ESTABLISHED IN 1953 Inspiring our community, defining our culture.

Woven into the fabric of our community since 1953, The Naples Players is committed to providing an array of outstanding programs, including:

MUSICALS, COMEDIES, AND DRAMAS FOR ALL AGES AND INTERESTS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS AND ABILITIES ARTS WELLNESS PROGRAMS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL SKILLS, AGES, AND ABILITIES FOR TICKETS & MORE INFO:

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4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples FL 34112 | 239.643.7275

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Artis-Naples

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Arts & Culture

Naples Botanical Garden

Find Your

The Baker Museum

The Paradise Coast is a cultural haven brimming with indelible cultural experiences. With vibrant communities of performing and visual artists, private art galleries and working artists’ studios, history museums, award-winning art festivals, and established arts districts, the area’s art scene continues to thrive and expand.

The world-class, 8.5-acre Artis-Naples campus is undergoing transformative changes through a $150 million master plan with $26.5 million in recent renovations and expansions to The Baker Museum, courtyards, and Norris Garden already complete. In downtown Naples, Gulfshore Playhouse, a professional theater, is building a $60 million cultural campus and The Naples Players has launched a $15 million campaign to expand and upgrade the Sugden Community Theatre.

Whether you want to be moved by Monet or Beethoven, stroll an outdoor festival, or kick back to a local band, the arts take center stage in Naples.

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ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TAKE CENTER STAGE IN NAPLES

Arts & Culture Guide Artis—Naples The Baker Museum Naples Philharmonic 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples (239) 597-1900 or (800) 597-1900 artisnaples.org Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs

(239) 495-8989 • artcenterbonita.org Cambier Park/The Norris Center 755 8th Ave. S., Naples (239) 213-3058 • naplesgov.com Collier Museum at Government Center 3331 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (239) 252-8476 colliermuseums.com Conservancy of Southwest

Future Gulfshore Playhouse cultural campus

Florida 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples (239) 262-0304 • conservancy.org Florida Gulf Coast University Bower School of Music & the Arts 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers (239) 590-7581 fgcu.edu/concerts Wasmer Art Gallery at FGCU (239) 590-7199 • fgcu.edu/artgalleries TheatreLab at FGCU 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers

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Naples Design District The Naples Players, Chicago

Naples Ballet

More Muses

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples (239) 315-7626 • napleszoo.org

Friends of the Library collier-friends.org

IVAN SELIGMAN

Opera Naples Wang Opera Center 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples (239) 963-9050 • operanaples.org Opera Naples, The Magic Flute

(239) 590-7581 • fgcu.edu/theatrelab Grand Piano Series Throughout the community (646) 734-8179 • grandpianoseries.org Gulfshore Opera Throughout the community 3281 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples (239) 529-3925 • gulfshoreopera.org Gulfshore Playhouse The Norris Center 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples (239) 261-7529 • gulfshoreplayhouse.org Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero (239) 948-7825, ext. 1306 hertzarena.com Historic Palm Cottage 137 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (239) 261-8164 napleshistoricalsociety.org Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Naples (239) 263-9200 • hmcec.org Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch 1215 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee (239) 252-2611 • colliermuseums.com

Gulf Coast Big Band gulfcoastbigband.com Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance gulfcoastorchidalliance.org

Revs Institute 2500 S. Horseshoe Drive, Naples (239) 687-7387 • revsinstitute.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 585 Park St., Naples (239) 262-6517 • naplesart.org Naples Art District Bordered by Trade Center Way, Taylor Road, Pine Ridge Road, and AirportPulling Road, Naples naplesartdistrict.com Naples Botanical Garden 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples (239) 643-7275 • naplesgarden.org Naples Depot Museum 1051 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239) 252-8419 • colliermuseums.com Naples Design District Bordered by Fifth Avenue South, Seventh Avenue North, U.S. 41, and Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples naplesdesigndistrict.com

Marco Island Historical Society themihs.info

Seminole Casino Hotel 506 S. First St., Immokalee (239) 658-1313 seminoleimmokaleecasino.com

Naples Artcrafters naplesartcrafters.com Naples Ballet naplesballet.net

The Marco Players Marco Town Center Mall 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island (239) 642-7270 • themarcoplayers.com

Naples Concert Band naplesconcertband.org Naples Historical Society napleshistoricalsociety.org

The Naples Players Sugden Community Theatre 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (239) 263-7990 • naplesplayers.org

Naples International Film Festival artisnaples.org/naplesinternational-film-festival Naples Jazz Society naplesjazzsociety.com

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

Naples Performing Arts Center naplesperformingartscenter.com Naples Porcelain Artists porcelainstudio.com

TheatreZone G&L Theatre, Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road, Naples (888) 321-3090 • theatre.zone

Seraphic Fire seraphicfire.org Southwest Florida Pastel Society pastelsociety.org

UAC Cooperative Gallery 967 Fourth Ave. N., Naples (239) 254-8242 • uaccollier.org

Stardust Memories Big Band stardustmemoriesbigband.com United Arts Council of Collier County uaccollier.com

Naples Concert Band

Koreshan State Historic Site 3800 Corkscrew Road, Estero (239) 992-0311 • floridastateparks.org

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Marco Island Center for the Arts 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island (239) 394-4221 • marcoislandart.org

Voices of Naples voicesofnaples.org

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SENSATION FIND OUT HOW FIVE LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS TURNED GOOD IDEAS INTO THRIVING BUSINESSES

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David Ahmad quit his engineering job to launch The Coldest Water out of his one-car garage in 2015. By 2021, sales had gone global, operations moved to a new warehouse, a retail store at Coastland Center opened, and the company was named among Inc.'s 500 fastest-growing companies in the nation.

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HOPEFULLY, WE DO HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON NAPLES AS A POSITIVE BRAND.” —David Ahmad, founder, The Coldest Water

Taking a Leap

As a kid, David Ahmad always loved inventing new things, better things.

In his early adulthood, Ahmad capitalized on the same trait he says his parents must have possessed to make the leap to immigrate to the United States.

“I think it’s a big risk to be the first generation to travel to the U.S. and leave your parents,” says Ahmad, founder of Naples-based water bottle and related accessories business The Coldest Water.

One of three engineering sons of two engineering parents, Ahmad has turned that boldness into a growing international operation with products in national chains and satisfying consumer approval.

Launched with every penny he had—$14,000 from a previous venture—and financed strictly from operational revenues, The Coldest Water already is outgrowing its new, 15,000-square-foot warehouse and opened a retail store in Coastland Center mall in April 2021.

This all came about after Ahmad had surveyed the highly competitive water bottle market a half-dozen years ago and was stunned that no one had seized on what he saw as lacking. “What do people want the most when they drink water? For Americans, it’s cold water,” says Ahmad, who uses the persona David Stark for most online publicity.

“All these brands don’t tell you anything about their goal for the customer,” he explains.

A boot-strapped, madcap, and often comical series of growing pains

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later, The Coldest Water now ships thousands of bottles and other products worldwide each month—with the tag "Designed in Naples, Florida" on their undersides.

“Hopefully, we do have a lasting impact on Naples as a positive brand,” Ahmad says. As many successful local startups have shown, The Coldest Water has plenty of company in that market.

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IF YOU ARE GOING TO RAISE NEW CAPITAL FOR A FINANCIAL FIRM, THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO DO IT. —Tyler Hardt, owner, Pelican Bay Capital Management

A Wealth Capital

When it came time to open his own investment firm several years ago, Tyler Hardt and his family naturally were drawn to his hometown’s superb quality of life. But Hardt, who has rapidly grown Pelican Bay Capital Management since its launch in Naples in early 2019, also knew the economic opportunities that abound here, too.

“There’s a significant amount of money here,” says Hardt, who spent nine years as an equity analyst in Atlanta after earning his master’s degree in finance with honors from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 2009. “If you are going to raise new capital for a financial firm, this is a great place to do it.”

With two-school aged children, Hardt and his wife considered Austin, Texas, staying in Atlanta, or establishing roots elsewhere. The winning choice quickly paid dividends beyond providing “a place where it felt safe and happy and healthy for everybody.”

In a 12-month period ending in August 2021, Hardt says his firm grew its assets under management from $7 million to $106 million. A wealth of former executives and savvy investors also make great partners with whom he shares a strong drive for angel investing. “This is a great place to do it because we can raise money very quickly,” he says. “There’s just a huge, untapped knowledge base of retirees here who were executives in their former lives.”

There’s no shortage of aspiring, young business owners to invest in, as well. “There’s a lot of talented entrepreneurs here,” Hardt says. “A lot of them are just lacking experience or guidance in raising capital or business strategy.”

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Secret Sauce

Deomattie “Reshma” Tannassee beams with joy when thinking of the check she got for selling the first case of her homegrown, homemade hot sauce for $39 to Wynn's Market in Naples.

A few years later, she’s even more excited about moving her operations into a new facility that Collier Enterprises has committed to building in Ave Maria to house several hundred employees for her burgeoning business, Carina’s Manufacturing.

Named for Tannassee’s 7-year-old daughter, Carina’s has been operating out of the Florida Culinary Accelerator@Immokalee. It is where the native of Guyana has been turning the gift for flavors, spices, and sauces she learned from her grandmother into a popular growing product line— all by hand. She has expanded into making private-label food products locally for Wynn’s, Seed to Table, and JW Marriott, and is working with the nonprofit entrepreneurial program for students, Taste of Immokalee, with packaging and product development.

“I never thought I would be able to do all this from the Culinary Accelerator,” says Tannassee, who now has seven full-time and 28 parttime employees. “I’m still surprised. I told someone, ‘Just pinch me.’”

Carina's Kitchen participating at the Naples Food, Wine & Beer Festival

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THE FACT THAT WE’VE HAD SO MANY PEOPLE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT US REALLY MEANT WE WERE DOING THE RIGHT THING. —William Diaz-Garcia, co-owner, Narrative Coffee Roasters

Partners William Diaz-Garcia and Caleb MacPherson

A dedicated facility will allow Carina’s to significantly expand its offerings to current and potential future clients, including giants Sysco Foods and Cheney Brothers, while diversifying a local economy mostly missing the important stage between the region’s extensive agricultural and foodservice markets.

“I think this will be a great job creator, and a great signal to other companies to come to the area,” says Ahmed El, program manager of the Florida Culinary Accelerator@Immokalee. “If Reshma—who started with just herself and a pot—can be successful with the limited resources she had, just imagine someone who is already established. There’s much more that can be done.”

They set about opening Narrative Coffee Roasters at Mercato in June 2020 and added a second location on Central Avenue in July 2021. The business has done so well that they already have plans to expand the roasting operation and add shops along Florida’s West Coast.

“To open a coffee shop in the middle of COVID is a feat in itself,” Diaz-Garcia says. “The fact that we’ve had so many people continue to support us really meant we were doing the right thing. The second one is doing great, and we haven’t even hit season yet.”

Originally launched by MacPherson as a wholesale operation, Narrative Coffee Roasters has built back that part of the business after COVID-19 derailed most of his sales. Buyers of his seasonal, single-origin roasts include other area coffee shops. Narrative also recently expanded its cold brew options to include cans in the name of recognizing and filling a market need.

“Caleb looks and is the part. He breathes coffee. It is his absolute passion,” says Diaz-Garcia, whose family operated a coffee roaster in Miami in the 1960s and ‘70s before selling it to Smucker’s. “My passion was to really get a company like that up and off the ground because I wanted to be in the coffee industry. The one thing my family never did was to have a coffee shop.” roasting facility

Filling a Need

Caleb MacPherson, a Canadian who sports a beard and tattoos, already had premium coffee-making talent. When Naples attorney William Diaz-Garcia II partnered with him several years ago, they had the right ingredients to fill what both saw as a big hole in the Naples marketplace. The plan: To open a neighborhood shop that serves specialty coffees and does its own roasting, too.

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Medical Self-Pay

Dr. Michael Havig came up with the idea for HealthMe, an online pricing marketplace that connects doctors and patients in the evergrowing self-pay medical world.

The Naples orthopedic surgeon has logged countless hours since its launch in late 2018 explaining its relative simplicity to those who are frustrated by the lack of pricing transparency—and ultimately, access to care—in the insurancedominated health care industry.

But Havig is the first to admit the award-winning service might not be where it is—in the process of converting more than 1,600 practices in its pipeline to several hundred active users by the end of 2021—without considerable support from local advisers and business incubators.

These include the former Naples Accelerator, where HealthMe was headquartered until recently; the FGCU Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship; and Fusion Pointe, a nonprofit organization offering vital resources to startups.

“There’s all these people trying to promote the startup ecosystem here, and doing a pretty good job at it,” Havig says. “They want to see things grow.”

Given many health-care trends, including growing legal and consumer demands for greater pricing transparency to match the widening number of people and small businesses not financially able or willing to go through insurers, that’s good news when it comes to providing needed care.

HealthMe, actively expanding its marketplace from orthopedic practices to other specialties, increases revenue by bringing in self-pay patients often previously excluded from the process. And it makes office flows more efficient by streamlining direct-pay pricing and billing in advance.

“What we hear from a lot of practices is, ‘We’ve been wanting to do this and trying to figure it out. We just didn’t know how,’” Havig says.

“Now we have that process.”

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American Farms: A premier grower of annual and perennial plants, the supplier for landscapers, resorts, theme parks, country clubs, nurseries, and garden centers throughout Florida. (american-farms.com) Arthrex: A global medical device developer and pioneer in arthroscopy with more than 3,000 local employees at various locations. With more than $435 million in annual revenue, it's listed as one of Fortune's “100 Best Companies to Work For.” (arthrex.com) Atomic Machine and EDM, Inc.: Offering precision machining to the defense, gun, medical, and aerospace industries for more than 30 years. (atomicmachine.com) Campagna Hospitality Group: A small group of like-minded business associates and foodies led by chef Vincenzo Betulia to ensure excellence at his thriving local restaurants: Osteria Tulia, The French Brasserie Rustique, and Bar Tulia, which recently opened a second Naples location. (campagnahospitalitygroup.com) Catalyst OrthoScience: Develops innovative medical solutions that make orthopedic surgery less invasive and more efficient for both su geons and patients; creators of the Catalyst CSR Total Shoulder System.

(catalystortho.com) Lenkbar: Invents, designs, and manufactures revolutionary surgical devices and implants which simplify surgery for physicians and improve patient outcomes. (lenkbar.com) Linga: An innovative global technology company providing the hospitality industry with an industryleading, cloud-based restaurant operating system. (lingaros.com) Moorings Park: A premier provider of retirement living in Southwest Florida, featuring luxurious residences with access to upscale and casual dining, comprehensive physician services, state-of-the art fitnes centers, and social activities on three campuses. (mooringspark.org) Naples Soap Company: This natural and organic skincare products company got its start with one shop at Tin City in 2009 and now has 10 Florida retail locations. Naples Soap Company products are sold in Dillard's and its e-commerce and wholesale operations continue to expand rapidly. (naplessoap.com) Pyure Brands: Developer and distributor of stevia, a zero-calorie sugar substitute sold in more than 20,000 stores nationwide, launched locally in 2008. (pyureorganic.com)

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QUALITY OF LIFE

WHAT MAKES NAPLES A DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK?

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Naples strikes a rare balance of breathtaking beauty, a sense of purpose and ambition, a deep appreciation of what we have, and a drive to help others. I’ve lived in other Florida cities, but Naples possesses a beautiful community culture that’s impossible to beat. Whether you’re looking to be social or recharge, we truly have something for everyone.”

—Jen Clark, vice president, SWFL Music Education Center

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“Naples has it all. From stunning beaches to an impressive dining scene, there is truly something for everyone. There is no shortage of activities, regardless of your interests: golfing, fishing, shopping, art galleries, and even a surprisingly great nightlife. In addition to all of this, we are so lucky to have a crime rate almost 90 percent lower than the Florida average, beautiful sunshine year-round, access to quality health care, and a very strong philanthropic network.” —Alyssa Haney, marketing specialist, First Florida Integrity Bank

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When we first moved to Florida at the end of 2014, life in Collier could not have been more different than living in Maryland. As a family with young children, one of the concerns and priorities that we had was to find and connect with other families, as well as ensuring our children had activities for their age. Once we moved here and visited other areas of the central and south Florida region (from Orlando down to Miami), we found that Naples’ smalltown feel with access to impressive large-scale happenings was a reason to live here.” —Kevin Yue, P.E., senior project manager, Environmental Risk Management

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Naples is a very special place to call home.

Its unique diversity of culture, landscape, opportunities, and resources all contribute to quality of life. With an excellent education system and strong philanthropic community that believes in supporting and standing up gaps in services, Naples is only getting better with time!” —Anne Frazier, senior director of development, Lee Health Foundation

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What really makes Naples unique are the people. They are friendly, willing to assist and care about the community they live in. We still have that small-town feeling and that is priceless.”—Patrick D. O’Connor, sales associate and certified relocation specialist, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, and director at the Greater Naples Chamber.

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Hours in Naples

A SELECTION OF MUST-SEES AND MUST-DOS

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay

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tunities abound. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park (floridastateparks.org) is another ideal location for greeting the sunrise. Get there before other beachcombers for the best shelling.

Time travel during a two-hour Naples Historical Society Walking Tour (napleshistoricalsociety.org) offered on select Wednesdays. The onemile walk through the Naples Historic District includes a tour of the picket-fenced Palm Cottage and other important places, introducing the people who put Naples on the map, and delving into life in this sportsman’s paradise in the late 1800s.

If you happen to be on a limited visit and strapped for time, you can hit Naples’ highlights in a fun, jam-packed day. From sunrise to sunset, beach to bays, 24 hours in Naples will give you a taste of all the reasons to return for a longer stay.

Words of advice: Get an early start.

Morning:

Start Your Day the Naples Way

The scent of fresh-brewed coffee and housemade pastries welcomes you inside Tony’s Off Third (tonysoffthird.com) in Old Naples, an artisan bakery with a dizzying array of pretty confections. Order mixed-berry scones and people 50

watch from the garden courtyard or, if it happens to be Saturday, browse local produce, flowers, prepared foods, and dog treats at the Third Street Farmer’s Market (thirdstreetsouth.com) along garden-lined streets.

Greet the day along the waterfront. The iconic Naples Pier, extending 1,100 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, is a peaceful way to usher in the day.

Or venture to the Naples City Dock (naplesgov. com), a working waterfront where an easterly orientation is ideal for sunrises that peer above the masts of sailboats, catamarans, fishing boats, and yachts bobbing in the calm Naples Bay water. Have your camera ready: Photo oppor-

Afternoon Adventures:

Culture, Shopping, and Nature

For lunch, consider a Cuban sandwich at Rumba Cuban Café (rumbacubancafe.com), nationally recognized Brooks Burgers - Burgers & Dogs (brooksburgers.com), the flagship Tommy Bahama Restaurant (tommybahama. com/restaurants), or Brambles English Tearoom (bramblestearoomnaples.com).

For an air-conditioned respite and immersion in art, check out The Baker Museum at Artis-Naples (artisnaples.org). Explore the masterpieces of world-class artists featured in changing exhibits, such as, such as Henry

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org), interactive exhibits inspire the kiddos to create, innovate, climb a banyan tree, and explore ecosystems and international cultures.

If you’ve been planning to pick up a gift for a friend back home or a few additions for your own wardrobe, you’re in luck. From top luxury brands to art to souvenirs, Naples is home to many distinct shopping destinations. Discover the stores, boutiques, and galleries along Third Street South (thirdstreetsouth.com) and Fifth Avenue South ( fifthavenuesouth.com), on the Gordon River at Tin City Waterfront Shops (tincityofnaples.com), uptown at hotspot Mercato (mercatoshops.com), upscale Waterside Shops (watersideshops.com), or the elegant Village Shops on Venetian Bay (venetianvillage. com) featuring Old World charm.

Tucked beyond the view of businesses on Goodlette-Frank Road is the 140-acre Gordon

Moore, Helen Levitt, Wassily Kandinsky, and René Magritte and works in the museum’s permanent collection by Diego Rivera, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, and others.

Traveling with the little ones? Meet the lions, tigers, and bears (oh, my) at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (napleszoo.org), boat around islands chattering with monkeys, watch the daily alligator feeding, and enjoy an up-close-and-personal visit with reptiles and other animals during daily zookeeper-led discussions. At the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, or CMON (cmon.

Rhode’s End at Naples Grande Beach Resort

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Naples Botanical GardenDoluptate vendios quis River Greenway (gordonrivergreenway. qui cus, autPark moluptaquo blaciditius molorro tem org), a pleasantly surprising urban oasis meanfaccuptae voll

dering through six native plant communities, mangroves, and along its namesake river. A 2.5-mile path offers overlooks and boardwalks and connects via a pedestrian bridge to the riverfront Baker Park. Both parks are petfriendly—ideal venues for taking a Humane Society Naples (hsnaples.org) rescue dog on an adventurous outing. You just might leave Naples with more than memories. The greenway borders the Conservancy of Southwest Florida (conservancy.org) which offers kayak and canoe rentals, and 45-minute sightseeing ecotours aboard an electric boat.

Maybe you just want to be a beach bum?

Within the City of Naples, there are 10 miles of shell-strewn, white-sand beaches and five beach parks. Enjoy a full-on mangrove immersion while wandering the .75-mile boardwalk from Clam Pass Park to a welcoming beach.

Continue walking to Rhode’s End at Naples Grande Beach Resort (naplesgrande.com), where the ambience, cuisine, and blue-andwhite palette of this beachfront dining destination is reminiscent of Greece’s Santorini.

If you want to escape the city bustle, strike out for a long afternoon for a nearby side trek. Naples’ subtropical splendor transcends sand and surf and swaying palms. Large swaths of untamed wilderness preserving precious habitat for endangered and rare flora and fauna are surprisingly close by. Within the 13,000-acre Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (corkscrew.audubon.

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org), visitors are immersed in North America’s largest old-growth bald cypress forest, home to the largest colony of endangered wood storks in the United States, and, if the timing’s right, a super ghost orchid in full bloom.

Bike or hike along old logging trails in the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park (floridastateparks.org).

Its 75,000 acres boast the world’s only forest where bald cypress trees grow alongside royal palms, more orchids and bromeliads than anywhere else in North America, the best spot to see Florida panthers, and the 2,500foot Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk wending through cypress-studded sloughs and wetlands. Make your introduction to Everglades National Park (nps.gov) at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center near Everglades City. The western fringes of the one-and-a-half-million-acre River of Grass are best experienced by water. Boat tours, kayak and canoe rentals, and guided excursions are provided

by Everglades Florida Adventures.

Everglades airboat tour

From Dusk to Dine:

Toast Along the Waterfront

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Check local sunset times and plan accordingly to enjoy painterly sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico from Naples to Marco Island.

Even if you aren’t staying at a local resort, you can enjoy the property’s cuisine, signature cocktails, and ambience.

Named third among the top 10 seafood restaurants in Naples

by Money, Inc., Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar (baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com) offers two prime sunset-viewing destinations overlooking Venetian Bay—the second-floor Grill for fine dining (try the crispy mahi mahi with a Thai twist) or The Upper Deck, on the third level.

The Turtle Club (turtleclubnaples.com) stands out as one of the few beachfront restaurants where umbrellaed tables are staked in

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the sand for the ultimate sunset viewing. Its Famous Oysters Turtlefeller appetizer with apple-smoked bacon, Parmesan, and Pernod is a menu mainstay. Seafood is showcased through chowder, bisque, and ceviche, lobster frites, and market-fresh entrées.

If your dinner reservations are late, head to Gumbo Limbo at The Ritz-Carlton (ritzcarlton. com) on the beach and toast with Trouble in Paradise, a signature frozen rum drink with hints of banana liqueur and crème de coconut.

Edgewater Beach Hotel (edgewaternaples. com) is known for a focus on health and wellness and the philosophy extends to its dining options.

At Coast, you’ll find a mindful menu featuring

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a daily catch, the uber-healthy zucchini noodle stir fry with seasonal tomatoes and veggies in basil-garlic broth, and the juice-forward tiki rum punch with fresh-pressed lime, orange and pineapple juices, angostura bitters, and a pinch of nutmeg.

Plan a return visit to Naples City Dock for dinner and drinks at the Dock at Crayton Cove (dockcraytoncove.com), a 46-year old Naples walk-in-only restaurant offering a Caribbeaninfluenced menu, open-air dockside dining, and a terrace overlooking Naples Bay. Start with the shrimp nacho appetizer and enjoy crowd favorites, including blackened grouper served with a blue crab cake and Key lime butter sauce or the

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pineapple Chilean sea bass.

On Marco Island, browse specialty stores and admire the boats at Rose Marina before dinner at The Esplanade Shoppes (esplanadeshoppesatmarcoisland.com), a residential-commercial destination overlooking Smokehouse Bay. If you’re traveling with your furr-ever friend, family-owned Mango’s Dockside Bistro (mangosdocksidebistro.com) welcomes dogs on the patio.

Orange juice, mango vodka, and grenadine in the bistro’s signature Marco Sunset Martini echo the sunset hues. Try the bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer or caramel-pecan salmon entrée.

For an outdoor sunset picnic on the curving ribbon of white sand at Tigertail Beach, stock up at Island Cheese Company (islandcheesecompany) with an assortment of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and wine.

The Deck at 560, an open-air dining venue at Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa (hiltonmarcoisland.com) overlooks the gulf and focuses on locally sourced, sustainable seafood and organic herbs cultivated from a holistic chef ’s garden.

Sale e Pepe (sale-e-pepe.com) at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort (marcoresort.com) is revered for its curated wine menu—a Best of Award of Excellence winner from Wine Spectator for 15 consecutive years—and the authentic gourmet flavors of Naples, Italy. Dine alfresco on the breezy terrace or inside the upscale, Old World dining rooms replete with museumquality, hand-painted frescoes.

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Kid Approved Wonder Gardens

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Where the Child Things Are WHO HAS MORE FUN IN NAPLES—THE ADULTS OR THE KIDS? After hitting the beach, the family may just be ready for other experiences. The good news: New Naples memories are just around the corner. Depending on your interest, check out “Find Your Muse” on page 40 for art and culture destinations and “Where the Wild Things Are” on page 36 for outdoor hikes and nature immersions. (Note: Please contact the venue for the most up-to-date information.)

Baker Park Since opening in 2019, this park along the Gordon River has become a popular destination for families. It includes a kayak launch, outdoor fitness facility, sunrise terrace, pathways, picnic shelters, and public sculptures. It is the southern connector of the Gordon River Greenway. It is located at 50 Riverside Circle.

of cultivated greenery and preservation land representing seven natural habitats and ecosystems. Daily interactive programs, activity kits, themed gardens, and outdoor sculpture installations provide unending, enriching children's adventures.

There are also guided tours, evening events, and an on-site café to rest and refuel. (naplesgarden.org) Gordon River Greenway The 140-acre Gordon River Greenway is an ecological corridor in the heart of Naples showcasing Southwest Florida’s natural beauty. It invites all ages with 2.5 miles of trails, piers, bike racks, a kayak launch, restrooms, water fountains, a playground with a treehouse, and picnic pavilions. (gordonrivergreenway.org)

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Lovers Key State Park Welcome & Discovery Center This new, two-story education center in Florida’s second most-visited state park (encompassing 1,616 acres and barrier islands) in southern Lee County offers an array of arts and education programs. ( friendsofloverskey.org) Naples Botanical Garden This world-class garden consists of 170 acres

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens The Naples Zoo is a local landmark that was established as a botanical garden in 1919. Through the century, it has evolved into a lush, 43-acre zoo with a focus on conservation and education. Spend the day feeding giraffes, meeting endangered leopards, embarking on a primate expedition cruise, and attending daily wildlife presentations. (napleszoo.org) Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) Young visitors can become a weather forecaster, farmer, artist, chef, and much more at the dozens of interactive exhibits at CMON. The gift shop has a wide selection of books, puzzles, Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples and games that foster learning. (cmon.org)

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On the

Water WHAT BETTER WAY TO EXPERIENCE NAPLES ON THE GULF THAN ON THE WATER?

Naples Trolley Tours As it wends through downtown Naples, the family can hop off and on of this vintage trolley, which provides narrated tours highlighting more than 100 points of interest. (naplestrolleytours.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) Tin City Waterfront Shops A landmark on the Gordon River since the 1970s, Tin City is a collection of funky, one-ofa-kind waterfront shops, restaurants, sweet shops, and on-the-water excursions. (tincityofnaples.com) Sun-N-Fun Lagoon at North Collier Regional Park Escape the Florida heat at Collier County’s only water park. With more than one million

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gallons of water, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon includes five waterslides, a lazy river, four pools, and a splash playground. The waterpark is seasonal, though North Collier is a prime location for families year-round. (napleswaterpark.com) Wonder Gardens Established in 1936, the Wonder Gardens is one of the few remaining, quintessential old Florida roadside attractions. It is home to a dazzling array of wildlife, including Florida alligators, flamingos, macaws, pythons, turtles, tortoises, peacocks, and pheasants, as well as a vibrant botanical collection. (wondergardens.org)

Easy Escapes BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI: Swamp buggy and airboat rides explore 2,200 acres of untamed Everglades wilderness on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. (billiesswamp.com) CAPTAIN MITCH’S AIRBOAT TOURS: Speed through the Big Cypress and Everglades backcountry on an exhilarating airboat ride through private swampland. (captainmitchs.com) DOLPHIN EXPLORER: Become acquainted with resident bottlenose dolphins on a 47-foot catamaran based on Marco Island which has led studies since 2006. Birthing season is September and October. (dolphin-study.com) EVERGLADES OLD TIME CHARTERS: Take a sightseeing tour by pontoon boat through the Ten Thousand Islands and to historic Fakahatchee Island, which was settled in the 1800s—and be ready for wildlife watching galore. (evergladesoldtimecharters.com) Dolphin Explorer

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Kid Approved Naples Princess

FREEDOM BOAT CLUB: With this membership boat club, you can leave behind the hassles of boat ownership. Simply choose a boat that suits your party and cruise from any of several close-by marinas. (freedomboatclub.com) KEY WEST EXPRESS: Embark on a 3.5-hour ferry ride, complete with a full bar, to Key West, the ultimate destination for relaxation. (keywestexpress.net) NAPLES KAYAK COMPANY: Schedule to have a standup paddleboard, recreational or sea kayak, or surf ski delivered to you, or pick it up from a choice of locations. (napleskayakcompany.com) NAPLES PRINCESS: Treat yourself to a lunch or sun-

Pure Florida

set buffet as you sail the waters of Naples Bay on the air-conditioned, luxury Naples Princess vessel. (naplesprincesscruises.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) SEE-MANATEES: Meet gentle manatees, and a variety of other wildlife, on this 90-minute boat tour through the Faka Union Canal. (see-manatees.com)

SWEET LIBERTY: Climb aboard the largest and longest-running sailing catamaran in Naples.

Choose from shelling, sunset, and sightseeing voyages. (sweetliberty.com) WOOTEN’S EVERGLADES AIRBOAT TOURS: Tour the Everglades area on an airboat or swamp buggy, get up-close with alligators, and see panther, tigers, lions, and other wildlife. (wootenseverglades.com)

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DISCOVERIES We are open for new discoveries at the Conservancy Nature Center.

Come join us in our newly expanded Dalton Discovery Center and the John & Carol Walter Discovery Wing to observe, explore, and investigate.

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THE PARADISE COAST SPORTS COMPLEX—ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE NATION—IS A WORLD-CLASS SPORTS AND CULTURAL VENUE

The Factory fitness pavillion at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex

The 180-acre complex in East Naples will ultimately feature seven volleyball courts and 21 synthetic athletic fields: 10 Olympic fields for soccer, football, and lacrosse; six baseball diamonds; and five softball/youth baseball diamonds. Being built in four phases, construction is expected to be complete by late 2023. It’s one of the largest sports complexes in the United States. “It’s The Ritz-Carlton of sports venues. We also focus on guest experiences, kind of like going to Disney,” says Paradise Coast Sports Complex Business Development Manager Jeff Walters. “I have to pry peoples’ jaws off the floors when they visit for the first time.”

Already in place are the 3,500-seat stadium with private suites and party decks, great lawn, amphitheater with a 32-foot-wide, doublesided digital video board, and The Cove Beer & Wine Bar. Community events,concerts, holiday, food, arts, and beer festivals, and drive-in

Sports and recreation are in high demand in Collier County for adults and youth alike, so county officials are working aggressively to create more facilities. One of these gems is the $100 million Paradise Coast Sports Complex—a world-class facility designed to fulfill the needs of local and out-of-town athletes, with plenty of amenities to please the non-sporty types, too.

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moviesare already on tap. Tailgating college football and NFL games are regularly televised during football season on the Jumbotron elevated 30 feet in the air.

Food trucks, cornhole, firepits, and a rock wall are some of the other unique amenities that make gatherings at The Cove and amphitheater a family affair.

Local fitness buffs and sports enthusiasts enjoy the five multi-use athletic fields, mile-long lake trail with fitness bump-outs, the membership Factory fitness pavilion, and a volleyball court. The complex was planned to be enjoyed by residents during the week and draw out-of-town sports teams and tournaments on weekends. When it opened in July 2020, the complex debuted by hosting hundreds of middle and high school FBU Top Gun football players competing for regional and national recognition.

Plans are underway for large concerts to be held at the stadium, which has a 10,000-person capacity.

“It’s a gem for Collier County because it provides a place for locals and traveling sports teams to play tournaments, and it will function as a premier event venue for Southwest Florida,” says Walters. “County residents can take advantage of the Factory, great lawn, The Cove, and live entertainment on the weekends. It’s estimated that the park will have a $35 million impact in Collier County on an annual basis—maybe $40 million—so it’s a win-win.”

The Paradise Coast Sports Complex is managed by Sports Force Parks. For more information or to book an event: sportsforceparksnaples.com.

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On the Ball With 90 golf courses, Collier County has long been known as the “Golf Capital of the World.” It boasts three annual professional golf tournaments and challenging professional holes set against panoramic scenery dotted with wildlife. But it might as well be known as the “Pickleball Capital of the World,” too.

At public facilities and private clubhouses in gated communities, 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 has hosted the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships annually since its 2016 inception—is the hotspot. An ambitious renovation expanded its pickleball courts to 64, along with other upgrades. The next phases will add a 3,500-seat stadium, 1,000 parking spots, and welcome center with locker rooms and a pro shop (expected to open by spring 2022). The championships typically draw an estimated 2,100 visitors each April.

Find your athletic bliss at Collier County’s 69 neighborhood, community, regional parks (collierparks.com), which offer a wide range of recreational options, wellness programs, summer camps, and family-friendly playgrounds and picnic pavilions. These are some of the main draws: East Naples Community Park: In addition to pickleball, it offers basketball, tennis, racquetball, softball, and soccer, and a .75-mile jogging trail Golden Gate Community Park: Youth softball and baseball, tennis, soccer/football, basketball, shuffleboard, bocce, fitness and nature trails, swimming pools North Collier Regional Park: Tournament

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soccer and softball, lacrosse, basketball, RecPlex Fitness Complex, 2.5-mile walking trail, Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Sugden Regional Park: Sailing, skiing, and swimming on the 60-acre lake, open play area and playground, amphitheater, pavilions Veterans Community Park: Softball and youth baseball, bocce, tennis, and racquetball, soccer/football, sand volleyball, covered rink, and Rover Run Dog Park Vineyards Community Park: Lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, basketball, racquetball, walking trail, children’s splash zone Wheels Skate/BMX Park: An annex of the Golden Gate Community Center, Wheels features a pro shop with skate clinics, band shell, skate park, National Bicycle League-sanctioned BMX track, and a game room (naplesbmx.com)

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CONNECTOR AT THE GREATER NAPLES CHAMBER, ALL ROADS LEAD TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

The Greater Naples Chamber’s mission of cultivating economic opportunity for all may sound like a lofty goal, but the chamber achieves it by advocating for business-friendly policies, connecting businesses to the resources they need to thrive, and nurturing talent to better prepare the regional workforce for generations to come.

The chamber’s work has never been as vital as it is right now. When the COVID-19 pandemic reared its head, the chamber served as a connector between employers, government, and nonprofits on pandemic-related issues and resources.

The chamber contacted hundreds of members, facilitated conversations between elected officials and employers, and continued to educate and inform employers about our community’s issues.

These were ordinary acts in extraordinary times, ones that members and community leaders have come to expect from the Greater Naples Chamber. As the voice of business in Collier County, the chamber remains at the forefront of issues facing the region—including talent development, housing, and water quality.

“We are focused on creating a better economy for the workforce of today and tomorrow,” says Michael Dalby, president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber.

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To accomplish these goals, the Greater Naples Chamber: ○ Launched an initiative aimed at attracting remote workers to Collier County. As more and more businesses allowed remote work during the pandemic, the chamber began marketing the area as a haven for remote workers. If you can work from anywhere, why not work in paradise? ○ Hosted conversations, both in-person and virtual, with local, state, and federal lawmakers to advocate for a wide variety of issues, including workforce housing and workforce training, affecting the business community. ○ Partnered with local, regional, and statewide organizations on a variety of community initiatives, including efforts related to COVID-19 relief, economic de-

top left: Alex Breault, director of talent initiatives at the Greater Naples Chamber, with Henry Mack, Florida’s chancellor for career and adult education above: A chamber networking event; Florida Rep. Lauren Melo, Greater Naples Chamber Chairman Garrett Richter, and Florida Senate President-Designate Kathleen Passidomo Left: The chamber’s 2021 Annual Meeting

velopment, and community engagement. ○ Connected students to internships, informational interviews, and job shadowing experiences, providing them with a better understanding of careers available throughout Collier County and Southwest Florida. ○ Provided leadership and professional development opportunities to hundreds of Southwest Florida community leaders. ○ Served as a voice for its 1,200 members.

“We have a talent-based agenda,” says Dalby. “Our goal is to make Collier County an attractive place for employers, workers, and visitors alike.”

Learn more about the Greater Naples Chamber at napleschamber.org.

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THE LEADERSHIP COLLIER FOUNDATION INSPIRES LOCAL BUSINESSPEOPLE, RISING YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND STUDENTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY

Whether you are a young professional, entrepreneur, or top executive, the Leadership Collier Foundation (LCF) programs help residents understand the community in ways they could not anticipate. Participants get an insider’s perspective of health care, law enforcement, the environment, education, local government, agriculture, and social services, walking away empowered with a deeper understanding of how the community functions and inspired to make a difference.

LCF is a 501(c)(3) subsidiary of the Greater Naples Chamber, founded in 1989 to expose local business leaders to the community’s societal and economic challenges. Since then, LCF has expanded its umbrella to foster engagement in young professionals and high school students.

Each year, about 100 new class members participate in its three programsLeadership Collier, Associate Leadership Collier, and Youth Leadership Collier.

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Leadership Collier participants go behind the scenes to learn about successes and challenges Leadership Collier participants go behind the scenes to learn about successes and challenges at various places, from the operating room to the landfill, from a swamp to a school campus. Each year’s curriculum is modified to create a variety of experiences. “No one can understand everything that’s going on in their community,” says LCF Senior Director Amanda Beights. “There’s a vast difference between reading about education in our school system and hearing directly from our superintendent or the university president. So we provide exclusive experiences and in-depth conversations you wouldn’t have otherwise.”

Clockwise from top left: Leadership Collier Foundation Senior Director Amanda Beights and Kamela Patton, Ph.D., work on a Habitat for Humanity home; Collier County Public School students at the “Build my Future” career fair; Youth Leadership Collier class members learn about environmental issues; a Youth leadership collier graduate interns at Arthrex.

Each year, the 40 selected applicants who participate in Leadership Collier often choose a cause or issue to address as a class. Some topics they’ve tackled: building affordable housing with Habitat Collier, volunteering as poll workers, and spearheading a project to ensure underprivileged third graders had an educational outing at the beachthe first visit for the majority of them.

A robust network of more than 2,000 LCF alumni feel more connected and engaged in Collier County. The vast majority serve on nonprofit boards and public advisory committees, elected officials, or mentors to underserved youth. “A light bulb goes off for every individual,” says Beights. “Now they understand how their business is a link in our community and how to plug themselves into roles they’re passionate about, and the work of the Greater Naples Chamber, to cultivate economic opportunity for all.” v There are several local opportunities for professionals to network, learn, socialize, and make an impact while growing their leadership skills. Learn more: napleschamber.org/leadershipcollier.

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Neighborhoods in Naples

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Old Naples

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.

AVE MARIA

Neighborhood Guide AQUALANE SHORES 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.

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This new town, established in 2005, sprawls Ave Maria 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.

BAREFOOT BEACH 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 four-story homes, ranging from Mediterranean to coastal contemporary, are on the shell-crushed beach.

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.

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Moorings

COQUINA SANDS Winding streets lined with mature ficus, 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 historic Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.

roots. Its farms yield the majority of America’s tomato crop and the Bayshore 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 PARK

The eastern corridor along U.S. 41 features a wide range of suburban neighborhoods and master-planned communities including golfcentric TPC Treviso Bay and the sprawling, five-mile Lely Resort.

Lake Park is made up of 450 homes, with an average construction date of 1970, on canopied streets with bike pathways. Small enclaves have their own distinct names; 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 familyfriendly neighborhood.

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MARCO ISLAND

Far flung from any mall or high-rise, Everglades City is a slice of natural Florida brushing up against the Everglades and recognized as the “gateway to the Ten Thousand Islands.” The one-square-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.

At 24 square miles, Marco is the largest barrier island of the Everglades’ mangrove-tangled Ten Thousand Islands. With 100 miles of waterways,

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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 singlefamily homes and condominiums are located on the gulf, canals, or bays.

MOORINGS 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 single-family homes on large lots. At 1,300 acres, 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.

GOLDEN GATE ESTATES

IMMOKALEE Settled in the 1870s by hunters, traders, and ranchers, Immokalee maintains its agrarian

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A rural area of about 41,000 rambling acres, Golden Gate Estates’ acre-plus properties provide breathing space between neighboring homes, the opportunity to own horses, and a serene setting within heavily wooded areas.

It’s targeted as a major growth center as the population continues to swell.

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Park Shore

Once a working-class neighborhood, this onesquare-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.

bounded by U.S. 41 and the Gordon River.

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 single-family Mangrove Bay with boat slips, and the commercial-residential Bayfront.

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Ambitious revitalization has brought an era of change to the area east of Old Naples

Naples’ first neighborhood, Old Naples is highly desired for its proximity to downtown, the

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beach, and the Naples Pier. Its architecturally diverse homes include original 1900s cottages, mid-rise condominiums, and multimilliondollar 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,

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low- and mid-rise condos, and waterfront highrise towers.

restaurants. Artis—Naples and Waterside Shops are close by.

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PORT ROYAL

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 smaller villas and condo units.

Amenities for residents include a private beach club, 27 holes of golf, fitness, tennis, and on-site

This rambling neighborhood of new and 1970sera single-family homes along the east side of U.S. 41 north of Vanderbilt Beach Road encompasses more than what initially meets the eye.

Within its boundaries are seven lakes and large estate lots accommodating spacious homes with stables, riding arenas, tennis courts, and guesthouses.

Naples’ most exclusive address is home to a who’s who of business magnates, philanthropists, and jet-setters. Located at the city’s southernmost point, Port Royal’s sprawling beachfront and bayside estates are hidden behind towering hedges and lush landscaping. The members-only Port Royal Clubs offers beach access, tennis, dining, and other amenities.

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At the northern border of the City of Naples, abutting the Pelican Bay neighborhood, Seagate is a quiet community with 90 homes, many of them waterfront with gulf access. Residents enjoy a private, gulf-front beach and clubhouse.

It is located off Seagate Drive between Naples Cay and Crayton Road.

South of Barefoot Beach, this neighborhood offers a multitude of new and older singlefamily homes on canals, bays, and the beach, and a mix of gulf-front, low- to highrise condos, including the new, luxury Mystique. Vanderbilt Beach is an idyllic spot for boaters and nature lovers.

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Located on Naples Bay across from Port Royal, Royal Harbor is a boater’s paradise. All of its new and older homes enjoy waterfront lots along canals and the bay with gulf access.

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A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,534-square-foot condo on the second floor in Eagle Creek featuring a spacious lanai with golf views and a desirable southwest exposure

A third-floor condo unit in Lakewood Country Club near Sugden Regional Park. Renovations to the two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,060-square-foot unit include granite counters, appliances, wood-plank flooring, impact windows, and updated bathrooms

$159,000 A two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,390-square-foot condo in Palm River in North Naples. Each bedroom has its own lanai. Includes large living area, storage area, and carport parking space and is steps away from the community pool

$210,000 A den can serve as a third bedroom in this 1,219-square-foot, second-floor end unit overlooking Royal Wood Golf & Country Club, which includes tennis, pools, golf, and a community clubhouse

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A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 648-square-foot condo centrally located off Airport-Pulling Road.

Includes stainless steel appliances, new water heater and A/C, and overlooks tennis court in Oasis community with clubhouse, fitness room, and pool

Vaulted ceilings, new cabinets, and a central location highlight this two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 985-square-foot Quail Run condo

$280,000 A pre-construction, three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,214-square-foot home

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A two-story, 1,437-square-foot townhome in Cypress Glen with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a new roof. Community includes two heated pools

$335,000 A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 687-square-foot condo in the Moorings located two blocks from the beach.

Amenities include a large pool and bayside patio with outdoor grill, and boat docks available for lease

$369,000 A three-bedroom, two-bath, 1,765-square-foot single-family home located in amenity-rich Saturnia Lakes

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$384,00 A three-bedroom, two-bath 1,655-squarefoot single-family home with heated pool and spa, updated kitchen, hurricane shutters, outdoor living area. Close to U.S. 41, Eagle Lakes Community Park, and downtown Naples

$415,000 A round, wood-frame home on 2.27 acres in Golden Gate Estates. The fourbedroom, one-bathroom, 1,938-squarefoot home built in 1990 includes vaulted ceilings and a new roof

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$475,000 A one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 745-square-foot condo in Old Naples with assigned parking space, ample guest parking, and extra storage space

$527,000 A three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,550-square home with a long driveway and side yard in the boating community of River Reach, which is in walking distance to the Gordon River Greenway and Baker Park Source: Coldwell Banker Realty in Naples

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CC Homes CC Homes offers 18 floor plans from 1,200 to 4,000 square feet. At Maple Ridge, every home includes granite or quartz countertops and stainlesssteel appliances in the kitchen, wood cabinetry, and contemporary floo ing and finishes. Tour the Club at Maple Ridge, the exclusive recreation center for residents. Visit the new, designer-furnished model homes and begin designing your dream home. From the high $200s.

Del Webb Naples At Del Webb Naples, active adults find the home of their dreams and a lifestyle to match. Homes here range from 1,400 to 3,600 square feet and feature 2 to 5-bedrooms. Come out today and explore the amenities at Del Webb and book a round of golf at Panther Run Golf Club. Model homes open daily. From the $300s.

Pulte Homes Pulte Homes presents several single- and two- story floor plans in Avalon Park, conveniently located within walking distance to the Town Center. This national homebuilder’s floor plans are Life Tested® by actual homeowners, giving you the very best and latest in modern home designs. Brand new model homes open in 2022. From the $400s.

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WHEN CHOO SING A BANK, IT OFTEN SEEMS LIKE YOU ONL Y HAVE TWO OPTIONS .

You can pick a small, community bank where you’re greeted by name and have limited access to products. Or, you can select a big bank that provides an abundance of services and treats you like a number.

Wintrust Banking Center didn’t find either option appealing. That’s what led President, Founder, & CEO Ed Wehmer to open the first Wintrust Community Bank 30 years ago. His goal? Offer big-bank products with the personal touch of a community bank.

Today, Wintrust Banking Center is one of more than 175 Wintrust Community Banks that still operate on Ed’s ethos: that customer service matters. And, unlike big banks, Wintrust doesn’t think that offering a superior suite of products should change how customers are greeted when they stop by the bank or give them a call.

At Wintrust Banking Center, you can do more than open checking accounts, savings accounts, or get certific tes of deposit. Wintrust also offers a wide array of specialties and has experts who can help you make the best possible financial decision for today and in the future.

HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE SERVICES WINTRUST OFFERS: Wintrust Wealth Management®

Are you a recent retiree wondering if your current portfolio will last the rest of your life? Or a business owner looking to balance company investments with paying insurance premiums? Wintrust Wealth Management provides comprehensive brokerage, trust and estate, portfolio management, and private client banking solutions to individuals, business owners, and institutions.

Wintrust Mortgage

Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, thinking about downsizing, or interested in learning more about refinancing, Wintrust Mortgage is here to help.

Wintrust is experienced, knowledgeable, and prepared to guide you to the right solution for you.

Business Banking

Are you looking for additional financial support for your business? Or are you simply looking for a bank your business can trust? With Business Banking through Wintrust Commercial Banking, you’ll get both.

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Wintrust hasn’t forgotten what it is or what it set out to be, which is a place where you can get big-bank products with community-bank hospitality. So, whether you’re fresh out of college, retired, a long-time business owner, or first time homebuyer, stop into Wintrust Banking Center, say hello, and learn more about all the ways they can help you achieve your financial d eams.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING YOUR BANKER When you bank with a local banker who knows you, it makes a difference. You can call a direct line.

You can ask for them by name. And, when you need help, they’ll pick up, because they actually know you. This personalized service is just one of the ways our team is here with the knowledge and expertise you can rely on. Learn more about how we can partner with you.

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Mortgage Lending is provided through our affiliate Wintrust Mortgage. Wintrust Mortgage is a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Company, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank, NMLS #449042.

Securities, insurance products, financial planning, and investment management services offered through Wintrust Investments, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), founded in 1931. Trust and asset management services offered by The Chicago Trust Company, N.A. and Great Lakes Advisors, LLC, respectively.

Investment products such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are: NOT FDIC INSURED | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT A DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

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Eat in Naples

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Dining Guide ASIAN AZN AZIAN CUIZINE (239) 593-8818 Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, Naples aznrestaurant.com NAMBA RAMEN & SUSHI (239) 592-4992 8847 Tamiami Trail N., Naples nambanaples.com

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ZEN ASIAN BBQ (239) 260-7037 10823 Tamiami Trail N., Naples eatatzen.com

BAKERIES AND SWEETS MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT (239) 572-8936 6355 Naples Blvd., Ste. 4-B, Naples menchies.com

Naples is as widely respected for its gastronomical excellence as it is for its stunning shorelines.

Here is a select list of local spots to get you started. For additional recommendations, reviews, and more, visit naplesillustrated. com or the Greater Naples Chamber business directory at napleschamber.org.

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Grappino

TONY’S OFF THIRD (239) 262-7999 1300 Third St. S., Naples tonysoffthird.com VAMPIRE PENGUIN OF NAPLES (844) 844-SNOW Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Ste. 142, Naples vampirepenguinswfl.com

CASUAL BEACH BOX CAFÉ (239) 631-6080 9020 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples

NORMAN LOVE CONFECTIONS (239) 687-7215 3747 Tamiami Trail N., Naples normanloveconfections.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES (239) 294-2484 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Unit 9, Naples nothingbundtcakes.com

BAMBU TROPICAL BAR & GRILLE (239) 649-5800 Bayfront Inn, 1221 Fifth Ave. S., Naples bayfrontinnnaples.com BOKAMPER’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL (239) 431-7611 Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt,

8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples bokampers.com COSMOS RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA (239) 262-8181 536 Tamiami Trail N., Naples cosmospizzanaples.com DYLAN’S DRAFT HOUSE (239) 300-0192 1258 Airport-Pulling Road N., Naples dylansdrafthouse.com EJ’S BAYFRONT CAFE (239) 353-4444 469 Bayfront Place, Naples ejsbayfrontcafe.com FIRST WATCH (239) 304-0746 7163 Radio Road, Naples firstwatch.com JASON’S DELI (239) 593-9499 2700 lmmokalee Road, Ste. 1, Naples jasonsdeli.com

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THREE60 MARKET AND WINE SHOP (239) 732-7331 2891 Bayview Drive three60market.com

3375 Pine Ridge Road, Naples (239) 254-9855 1201 Piper Blvd., Unit 10, Naples fernandezthebull.com

YARD HOUSE (239) 263-3773 4251 Tamiami Trail N., Naples yardhouse.com

RUMBA CUBAN CAFÉ (239) 659-2996 1265 Airport-Pulling Road S., Naples rumbacubancafe.com

CUBAN

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FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFE (239) 653-9097

SANDY’S CUBAN CAFE (239) 331-8204 1383 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples sandyscubancafenaples.com

Sails Resturant Ocean Prime

MEL’S DINER (239) 643-9898 3650 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 455-4242 12035 Collier Blvd., Naples melsdiners.com NARRATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS (239) 218-7316 Mercato, 9106 Strada Place, Ste. 4105, Naples narrativecoffeeroasters.com RIVERWALK AT TIN CITY (239) 263-2734 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples riverwalktincity.com SAM SNEAD’S TAVERN AT LELY RESORT

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(239) 793-6623 8004 Lely Resort Blvd., Naples samsneadslely.com SUNBURST CAFÉ (239) 263-3123 Pine Ridge Crossing Plaza, 2340 Pine Ridge Road, Naples sunburstnaples.com

thecounter.com THE CRUST (239) 244-8488 8004 Trail Blvd., Naples The Pavilion, 875 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples thecrustpizza.net

TEXAS ROADHOUSE (239) 417-1111 6815 Collier Blvd., Naples texasroadhouse.com

THE HANGOUT BY TWO GUYS (239) 784-4177 2360 Pine Ridge Road, Naples

THE COUNTER CUSTOM BURGERS (239) 566-0644 Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Ste. 6130, Naples

THE LOCAL (239) 596-3276 5323 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples thelocalnaples.com

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ALEXANDER’S RESTAURANT (239) 262-4999 4077 Tamiami Trail N., Naples alexandersnaples.com BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO (239) 594-5557 865 Fifth Ave. S., Naples bhabhabistro.com BLUE MARTINI (239) 591-2583 Mercato, 9114 Strada Place, #12105, Naples naples.bluemartinilounge.com BRICKTOP’S (239) 596-9112 Waterside Shops, 5555 Tamiami Trail N., Naples bricktops.com/naples

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BURNTWOOD TAVERN (239) 631-8964 Mercato, 9110 Strada Place, Ste. 6135, Naples burntwoodtavern.com

KC AMERICAN BISTRO (239) 566-2371 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples kcamericanbistro.com

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY RESTAURANT (239) 449-1700 11905 Tamiami Trail N., Naples chwinery.com

KAREEM’S LEBANESE KITCHEN (239) 315-4167 4270 Tamiami Trail E, Naples kareemskitchen.com

Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro

LAMORAGA INTERNATIONAL CUISINE & TAPAS (239) 331-3669 3936 Tamiami Trail N., Naples lamoragarestaurant.com RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL (239) 262-5500 1300 Third St. S., Naples ridgwaybarandgrill.com

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THE BEVY (239) 228-4220 360 12th Ave S., Naples naplesbevy.com THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE (239) 263-9940 845 12th Ave. S., Naples dockcraytoncove.com

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FRENCH

GREEK

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BLEU PROVENCE (239) 261-8239 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples bleuprovencenaples.com

MYKONOS KUZINA (239) 325-8502 13510 Tamiami Trail N., Naples mykonoskuzina.com PELAGOS CAFE (239) 263-2996 4951 Tamiami Trail N., Naples

CHEZ BOËT (239) 643-6177 755 12th Ave. S., Naples chezboetnaples.com

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THE HAMPTON SOCIAL (239) 202-2038 Mercato, 9114 Strada Place, #12110, Naples thehamptonsocial.com

SEASONS 52 (239) 594-8852 8930 Tamiami Trail N., Naples seasons52.com

ESCARGOT 41 (239) 793-5000 4339 Tamiami Trail N., Naples escargot41.com

21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF (239) 919-8830 4270 Tamiami Trail E., Ste. 21, Naples 21spicesdining.com

THE PEWTER MUG NORTH (239) 347-4092 14700 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 14, Naples pewtermugnorth.com

TOMMY BAHAMA RESTAURANT (239) 643-6889 1220 Third St. S., Naples tommybahama.com/restaurants

THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE (239) 315-4019 365 Fifth Ave. S., Naples thefrenchnaples.com

PASSAGE TO INDIA (239) 513-0024 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Bonita Springs thetasteofbangladesh.com

ITALIAN ALDOS ITALIAN TABLE & BAR (239) 659-2536 4820 Davis Blvd., Naples Aldosnaples.com

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AMORE (239) 643-2201 Neapolitan Way, 4681 Ninth St. N., Naples amoreristorante.com BARBATELLA (239) 263-1955 1290 Third St. S., Naples barbatellanaples.com BICE RISTORANTE (239) 262-4044 300 Fifth Ave. S., Naples bice-naples.com

Ridgway Bar & Grill, in Old Naples 1300 Third Street South | (239) 262-5500 | ridgwaybarandgrill.com Lunch & Dinner Daily, Weekend Brunch, Award-winning Wine List

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BRIO ITALIAN GRILLE (239) 593-5319 Waterside Shops, 5505 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. J1, Naples brioitalian.com

• Medical Dermatology • Fillers & Toxins • Surgical Dermatology • Lasers • PDT

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DEROMO’S GOURMET MARKET & RESTAURANT (239) 325-3583 Promenade at Bonita Bay, 2 6811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs deromos.com MINO ITALIAN PIZZERIA NAPLES (239) 302-5990 1100 Sixth Ave. S., Ste. 1, Naples minofl.com

MICHAEL CARONCHI

CAMPIELLO RISTORANTE & BAR (239) 435-1166 1177 Third St. S., Naples campiellonaples.com

Jimmy P’s Charred

MIRAMARE RISTORANTE (239) 430-6273 4236 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples miramarenaples.com OSTERIA TULIA/BAR TULIA (239) 213-2073 / (239) 228-7606 466 and 462 Fifth Ave. S., Naples osteriatulia.com / bartulia.com PARMESAN PETE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN (239) 992-3663 7935 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples parmesanpetes.com VERGINA (239) 659-7008 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples verginarestaurant.com

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ROCCO’S TACOS & TEQUILA BAR (239) 500-8226 Mercato, 9123 Strada Place, #7135 A14, Naples roccostacos.com TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA (239) 254-8226 8971 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239) 732-8226 4834 Davis Blvd., Naples tacosandtequilanaples.com TURCO TACO (239) 331-4527 410 Ninth St. N., Naples (239) 431-6682 1514 Immokalee Road, #116, Naples | theturcotaco.com

SEAFOOD THE BAY HOUSE (239) 591-3837 799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples bayhousenaples.com

FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA (239) 302-1444 4255 Tamiami Trail N., Naples felipestaqueria.com

BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR (239) 649-5552 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com

K-RICO MEXICAN GRILL (239) 316-7662 475 Bayfront Place, Naples kricomexicangrill.com

THE BOATHOUSE ON NAPLES BAY (239) 643-2235 990 Broad Ave. S., Naples naplesboathouse.com

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DORONA (239) 529-2819 2110 Ninth St. N., Naples doronanaples.com Bayside Seafood Bar & Grill

BONEFISH GRILL (239) 417-1212 1500 Fifth Ave S., Naples bonefishgrill.com THE CLAW BAR (239) 231-3912 221 Ninth St. S., Naples theclawbar.com M WATERFRONT GRILLE (239) 263-4421 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples mwaterfrontgrille.com

REAL SEAFOOD COMPANY OF NAPLES (239) 591-3523 Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, 8960 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples realseafoodconaples.com SEA SALT (239) 434-7258 1186 Third St. S., Naples seasaltnaples.com

TRULUCK’S (239) 530-3131 698 Fourth Ave. S., Naples trulucks.com USS NEMO RESTAURANT (239) 261-6366 3745 Tamiami Trail N., Naples ussnemorestaurant.

STEAKHOUSES

THE TURTLE CLUB (239) 592-6557 9225 Gulf Shore Drive N., Naples turtleclubnaples.com

ANDRE’S STEAKHOUSE (239) 263-5851 2800 Tamiami Trail N., Naples andressteakhouse.com

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR (239) 598-2424 8985 Tamiami Trail N., Naples flemingssteakhouse.com OCEAN PRIME (239) 430-0404 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples ocean-prime.com SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE (239) 430-4999 5111 Tamiami Trail N., Naples shulasnaples.com

THE CAPITAL GRILLE (239) 254-0640 9005 Mercato Drive, Naples thecapitalgrille.com THE CONTINENTAL AMERICAN PROVISIONS & CRAFT BAR (239) 659-0007 1205 Third St. S., Naples damicoscontinental.com THE GRILL AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES (239) 598-3300 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples | ritzcarlton.com THE PEARL STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT (239) 591-5939 7935 Airport-Pulling Road N., Ste. 20, Naples thepearlnaples.com

Great times on the waterfront, guaranteed When you want the best waterfront dining in Naples, The Dock is the place to be. We provide the perfect atmosphere to kick back, relax, and enjoy a delicious dining experience paired with amazing views. So come by boat or by land, we can’t wait to welcome you!

Isn’t it time you experienced Naples’ original waterfront restaurant?

(239) 263-9940 • DOCKCRAYTONCOVE.COM 845 12TH AVE S, NAPLES, FL 34102

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Out & About

The Bay House on the Cocohatchee River

&Chill Out Gumbo Limbo at the RitzCarlton, Naples

“Bar Tulia in Mercato or on Fifth Avenue South offers amazing cocktails. New York Pizza & Pasta has an amazing happy hour with tasty bar bites at $5 and $7. And you can’t beat enjoying the sunsets at Gumbo Limbo at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples.” Andres Paz, chief experience officer, AdVenture “We’re fortunate to have many locally owned eateries and some of my favorites can be found on Third Street South and Fifth Av82

enue South. But my absolute favorite can be found off the beaten path. The Bay House consistently delivers with a clear passion for great food (the Carpet Bagger Steak and Crescent City Beignets? Oh my!), delectable cocktails, live music, and a picture-perfect view of the mangroves on the Cocohatchee River.

This is my go-to spot for special occasions and their Sunday brunch is second-to-none.” Jen Clark, vice president, SWFL Music Education Center “The Bayshore corridor is a fun place to hang out now. There is a great brewery, Ankrolab, a cool food truck park with a bar in Celebration Park, and good restaurants—Three60 Market, Low Brow Pizza, and Taqueria San Julian. You also have the Naples Botanical Garden nearby. Sometimes after a busy day, I head over to FUSE Global Cuisine for a drink

LOCALS SHARE THEIR FAVORITE SPOTS FOR UNWINDING IN NAPLES

NICK SHIRGHIO

Eat, Drink,

by Monika and her husband Greg’s food. They are the co-owners and next door’s FUSE BBQ, the best BBQ in town. They have burnt ends on Wednesday that melt in your mouth. Monika is a fantastic bartender with an outstanding whiskey/bourbon list. The octopus appetizer is delicious, and they have the best mussels I have ever had.” Sean Nolan, CPA, partner, Rogers Wood Hill Starman & Gustason, PA “As a 28-year-old living in Naples, one of my favorite ways to spend a Saturday night Fuse Global Cuisine

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Hampton Social

Riptide Brewing Company

On Tap CRAFT BREWS ELEVATE SUDS TO AN ART FORM Naples Botanical Garden. I love to take my Jack Russell terrier, Riley, on Tuesday or Sunday mornings.” Jennifer Adams, editor/owner, The Scout Guide Naples “If you’re looking for someplace other than one of our great restaurants to unwind after a crazy day, I highly recommend Naples Botanical Garden or Baker Park. These Collier County gems are dog-friendly and are a great place to take a peaceful walk and relax. And if you don’t have a dog of your own to walk, don’t worry: Humane Society Naples offers rescue recess opportunities, which provides adoptable dogs with a much-need reprieve from the shelter. We also love to check out what’s happening at Artis—Naples, whether it be the Naples Philharmonic or a Broadway show, you’re always in for a treat!” Jenna BuzzaccoFoerster, director of government relations, Greater Naples Chamber

Campiello Ristorante

is to go to Mercato and have a drink with my friends at the Pub (which is always teeming with twenty-somethings and the prices can’t be beat for a young person on a budget). Or Bar Tulia and then head to Cavo or Blue Martini to dance the night away with an abundance of well-dressed strangers. On a weeknight, I like to meet up with a friend at Hampton Social. The ambiance is light and inviting, and the menu is always refreshing and new. It also is a great place to people-watch if you’re sitting outside.” Wotts Mercy, Volunteer Coordinator, Avow Hospice “The Club Room at Campiello Ristorante is a lot of fun, with unique cocktails, great food, and live jazz music. It has a vibrant city feel you don’t get elsewhere in Naples.

Third Street South is my all-time favorite spot in Naples. I love its history, charming ambiance, and beautiful flower-lined streets. You could spend the whole day there. I also like to spend an afternoon at the beach near Gordon Pass or visit the

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Traditional in approach and independently operated, craft breweries appeal to our entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Brewpubs offer an inspired selection of handcrafted beer and food, and a comfortable environment for connecting with neighbors, friends, and family. This sampling of Naples favorites may offer live music, a family-friendly and dog-friendly environment, outdoor seating, and tastings. Check websites for details.

Ankrolab Brewing Company 3555 Bayshore Drive, Naples (ankrolab.com) Bone Hook Brewing Company 514 Immokalee Road, Naples (bonehookbrewing.com) Industry Beer & BBQ 449 Bayfront Place, Naples (industrybeerandbbq.com) Naples Beach Brewery 4120 Enterprise Ave., Naples (naplesbeachbrewery.com) Oil Well Craft Beer 5334 Ave Maria Blvd., Unit 500, Ave Maria (oilwellcraftbeer.com) Riptide Brewing Company 987 Third Ave. N., Naples (riptidebrewingcompany.com)

Naples Botanical Garden

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Shopping in Naples

Third Street South

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Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

A Mediterranean-style setting provides a relaxing ambiance at Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, where visitors discover unique stores like Zazou, Naples Wine Collection, Kathryn’s Collection, and Pop Toy Company, plus upscale consignment shops True Fashionistas and Designer Divas. Grab a bite at Flaco’s or Havana Blue. If fresh honey, baked goods, and flowers are what you seek, the Shoppes host a year-round farmer’s market.

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

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FROM THE BEACH TO THE BALLROOM, FIND WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE ANY OCCASION SPARKLE AT NAPLES’ WIDE SELECTION OF SHOPPING DESTINATIONS Mercato

Mercato is home to perennial fashion favorites such as Tommy Bahama, Jos. A. Bank, and Nordstrom Rack, and unique finds like Lu Lu Belle of Naples children’s boutique. This lifestyle center also holds Cariloha Bamboo, an eco-friendly home store, Whole Foods, East West Fine Art, Paper Source, and Naples Art Factory.

Mercato has more than 15 places to eat, drink, or indulge in a treat, as well as the state-of-the art Silverspot Cinema. (U.S. 41 north of Vanderbilt Beach Road, mercatoshops.com)

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Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

Fifth Avenue South

Third Street 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 C. Orrico, a Lilly Village Shops on Venetian Bay Pulitzer boutique. This sophisticated destination for art, antiques, Tin City home and garden decor, gourmet food and Tin City—a kitschy, fun-filled destination for the wine, and jewelry boasts award-winning dining whole family and for your Northern visitors—is at Campiello Ristorante & Bar, Sea Salt, Jane’s a collection of colorful, tin-roofed old Florida Garden Café on Third, Ridgway Bar & Grill, and buildings on the Gordon River. A former oysterThe Continental. (thirdstreetsouth.com) and clam-processing plant, it offers more than Fifth Avenue South 30 unique, locally owned shops, two restaurants, Nearby Fifth Avenue South, Naples’ historic and water-based adventures and boat rides. business district, encompasses three dozen (Fifth Avenue South and Twelfth Street South, restaurants and cafés, as well as a dazzling tincityofnaples.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 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, The Beach House of Naples, Pottery Barn, Lilly Pulitzer, La Maison Yamron, and Tesla. (U.S. 41 at Seagate Drive, watersideshops.com)

Village Shops on Venetian Bay

More than 30 upscale shops are set in the oldworld ambience of the Village Shops on Venetian Bay, a waterfront shopping destination. Meander through upscale shops A Horse of a Different Color, Wildflower, Teruzzi menswear, Sara Campbell, Dana Tyler, Casanova Venetian Glass & Art, and Sukie’s Wine Shop; you’ll also find names you know, including J. McLaughlin, Sperry, and Tommy Bahama. (Gulf Shore Boulevard North at Park Shore, venetianvillage. com)

Waterside Shops

Coastland Center, Naples’ only indoor shopping mall, lets you beat the heat or rain while perusing goods at Dillard’s, Macy’s, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, and Hallmark, or relaxing in an oversized, reclining leather seat at CMX CinéBistro Coastland. (1900 Tamiami Trail N., coastlandcenter.com)

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ESTERO 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, The Englishman Fine Coconut Point Art, Kaleidoscope Home, Lovejoy Antiques, Port well as restaurants surrounding Royal Jewelers, and Bluemercury. several acres of lakes with a Hungry shoppers don’t need to leave the avenue. Delectable dining boardwalk. You’ll also discover little gems like Local Honey and choices include Sails, Brambles Naples Soap Company. Before a English Tearoom, The French show at the 16-screen Regal CocoBrasserie Rustique, Pazzo! Italian nut Point, indulge at Ruth’s Chris Café, BiCE Ristorante, and a whole Steakhouse, South Fork Grille, or lot more. (fifthavenuesouth.com) Marlin Bar, or grab a bite at Five Marco Island Guys Burgers and Fries. (Estero, Marco visitors and locals agree Fashion Drive off U.S. 41, simon. that Beach Daisy, on the south com/mall/coconut-point) end of the island, is a favorite Miromar Outlets for women’s clothing and accesMiromar Outlets’ store directory sories, while Island Style—on the is like music to discount shopnorthern tip—is a go-to for resort pers’ ears: Columbia Sportswear, wear and shoes. The Esplanade Talbots, Reebok, Vans, Vineyard Shoppes on Smokehouse Bay Vines, Levi’s, Guess, and Saks Fifth includes mulitfamily residences Avenue OFF 5TH. There are more and a marina, as well as Island than 140 designer and brandCheese Company, Butterfly name outlets for the home and Beach, and a yoga studio. (esplaeveryone in the family. Sweetsnadeshoppesatmarcoisland.com) lovers also make regular treks to Coconut Point patronize Norman Love ConfecCoconut Point is a picturesque tions and Le Macaron French Pasoutdoor mall featuring more than tries. There are 16 rock climbing 110 stores including Dillard’s, ApFunWalls at the award-winning ple, Michael Kors, J. Jill, Sephora, Playland. (Estero, Corkscrew Road, Tervis, and Barnes & Noble, as miromaroutlets.com) 86

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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 he e, in price ranges that will fit our budget. Find out more at the Greater Naples Chamber accommodations directory at napleschamber.org.

Cove Inn at Naples Bay

Hotel Guide BAYFRONT INN 5TH AVE. 92 Rooms 1221 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 649-5800 (800) 382-7941 bayfrontinnnaples.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT-NAPLES 102 Rooms 3250 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 434-8700 | (800) 321-2211 marriott.com

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

COVE INN AT NAPLES BAY 89 rooms and apartments 900 Broad Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-7161 | (800) 255-4365 coveinnnaples.com

BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES 110 Rooms 2329 Ninth St. N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 261-1148 | (800) 243-1148 bestwesternnaples.com

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DOUBLETREE SUITES BY HILTON NAPLES 101 Rooms 12200 Tamiami Trail N.,

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Naples, FL 34110 (239) 593-8733 (800) 222-8733 doubletreenaples.com

FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES

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EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL 125 Rooms 1901 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 403-2000 (866) 624-1695 edgewaternaples.com

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

GONDOLIER INN 9 Rooms 407 Eighth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-4858 gondolierinn.com

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GreenLinks Golf Villas at Lely Resort

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES NAPLES DOWNTOWN FIFTH AVENUE

Inn on Fifth

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

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

HYATT HOUSE NAPLES/FIFTH AVENUE GREENLINKS GOLF VILLAS AT LELY RESORT 1 10 Rooms 7995 Mahogany Run Lane, Naples, FL 34113 (239) 732-9920 | (888) 992-2099 greenlinksnaples.com

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

HAMPTON INN BY HILTONBONITA SPRINGS/NAPLES NORTH 92 Rooms 27900 Crown Lake Blvd., Bonita Springs, FL 34135 (239) 947-9393 hilton.com/en/hampton

HAMPTON INN BY HILTONNAPLES I-75 91 Rooms 2630 Northbrooke Plaza Drive,

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Naples, FL 34119 (239) 596-1299 (800) 426-7866 hilton.com/en/Hampton

HAWTHORN SUITES OF NAPLES

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 34108 (239) 597-8777 | (800) 597-8770 innatpelicanbay.com

INN OF NAPLES 99 Rooms 4055 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103-3509 (239) 649-5500 | (800) 895-8858 innofnaples.com

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

JW MARRIOTT MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT 664 Rooms 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 394-2511 (800)438-4373 jwmarriottmarcoisland.com

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

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

HILTON MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT AND SPA 310 Rooms 560 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 394-5000 hiltonmarcoisland.com

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Naples Grande Beach Resort

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES NAPLES DOWNTOWN

LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT 189 Rooms 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples, FL 34108 (239) 597-3123 (800) 237-6683 laplayaresort.com

104 Rooms 1555 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 793-4646 | (800) 753-3757 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES EAST/I-75 103 Rooms 185 Bedzel Circle, Naples, FL 34104 (239) 352-8400 (800) 753-3757 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta

Naples Bay Resort & Marina

MARCO BEACH OCEAN RESORT

NAPLES GRANDE BEACH RESORT

100 Rooms 480 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 (239) 393-1400 | (800) 715-8517 marcoresort.com

474 Rooms 475 Seagate Drive, Naples, FL 34103 (239) 227 2182 | (844) 993-9576 naplesgrande.com

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PARK SHORE RESORT

85 Rooms 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 530-1199 | (866) 605-1199 naplesbayresort.com

60 Rooms 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples, FL 34103 (844) 783-5290 | parkshorefl.com

LEMON TREE INN 134 Rooms 250 Ninth St. S., Naples, FL 34102-6259 (239) 262-1414 (888) 800-5366 lemontreein.com

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Special Exhibits, Programs and Events All Year – Timed-Entry Ticket Discount on Website – Docent-led Tours Student and Private Group Tours by Appointment - Visit www.HMCEC.org or call 239-263-9200

The Holocaust Museum & Janet G. and Harvey D. Cohen Education Center 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Suite 108, Naples, FL 34110

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The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

RAMADA INN OF NAPLES 137 Rooms 1100 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 263-3434 naplesramada.com

RED ROOF INN AND SUITES-NAPLES 157 Rooms 1925 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104 (239) 774-3117 redroof.com

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STAYBRIDGE SUITES NAPLES-GULF COAST 122 Suites 4805 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 643-8002 | (877) 238-8889 ihg.com/staybridge

STAYBRIDGE SUITESNAPLES/MARCO ISLAND 103 Rooms 9401 Triangle Blvd., Naples, FL 34113 (239) 774-1200 | (877) 238-8889 ihg.com/Staybridge

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT NAPLES

120 Rooms 4075 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34103 (239) 659-1300 (888) 236-2427 marriott.com

131 Suites 5425 Juliet Blvd., Naples, FL 34109 (239) 213-3334 marriott.com

THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES

VANDERBILT BEACH RESORT

295 Rooms 2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 593-2000 (800) 542-8680 ritzcarlton.com

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

THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES

WHITE SANDS RESORT CLUB

450 Rooms 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples, FL 34108 (239) 598-3300 | (800) 241-3333 ritzcarlton.com

Vacation Property Management 260 Third St. S., Naples, FL 34102 6304 (239) 261-4144 vacationnet.com

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102 Suites 3798 White Lake Blvd., Naples, FL 34117 (239) 352-2234 marriott.com

123 Rooms 3786 White Lake Blvd., Naples, FL 34117 (239) 239-351-2299 woodspring.com CVL_naples on the gulf.indd 1

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JOHN EDER

Landmarks

Naples Preserve THE HEDGES FAMILY ECO-CENTER IS A WELCOMING, RETRO REMINDER OF MID-CENTURY DESIGN

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Donna ripped through the area in 1960.

Designed by Naples architect Dick Morris, it was commissioned by Julius Fleischmann to establish a landmark so visitors could easily drop by to find out about local attractions, hotels, and golf courses. Fleischmann was an active developer and promoter of Naples who owned the Caribbean Gardens and had the building sited near his attraction, which is the Naples Zoo today. Fleischmann used it as a promotional ticket booth for Caribbean Gardens, and then it served as the Naples Chamber of Commerce (founded in 1947) Visitor Center through the late 1980s.

After the chamber moved on, the small building sat vacant for more than a decade and was left to deteriorate. In 1999, voters approved a referendum to purchase the property for $8 million. A nonprofit group of citizens, Friends of Naples Preserve, rolled up their sleeves and removed trash and non-native vegetation. They worked to raise JOHN EDER

ust about every visitor to the Greater Naples area has driven past the intriguing, glass-walled structure located at the intersection of U.S. 41 North and Fleischmann Boulevard. The Hedges Family Eco-Center at the Naples Preserve is a unique roadside stopover that introduces modern visitors to Collier County’s local history museums and natural areas.

Built in 1961, it’s said to have been one of the first buildings raised after Hurricane

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$250,000 to restore the mid-century gem to defray the cost for taxpayers.

Today, nature enthusiasts can traverse the 9.5-acre green space, comprising pine flatwoods and oak scrub, via a half-mile-long boardwalk. There’s plenty to see along the walk: butterfly pollinator gardens, gopher tortoises (a state-designated threatened species), and the National Champion myrtle oak standing at 41 feet tall—the largest documented in the United States. There are also picnic tables.

In many ways, it’s fulfilling its original intent: welcoming newcomers with information about Collier County’s natural and cultural amenities. It’s become a place for quiet reflection and a quick immersion in nature amid the urban bustle. Although it was once eyed for demolition, this geometric landmark has become a symbol of Naples’ past design influences and residents’ desire to preserve some of it.

The Hedges Family Eco-Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week, except holidays. It is located at 1690 Tamiami Trail N. For information, call 239-261-4290.

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To speak with an Access Healthline representative, call us from 7am to 7pm, 7 days a week at NCH-7777 (239-624-7777)

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