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Contents Naples on the Gulf

18 FROM THE CHAMBER 20 WELCOME TO #NAPLESFLORIDA

Features 46 GROWING THE FUTURE What’s new in Naples? Expanding amenities and resources continue to bolster the area’s quality of life

52 WITH LOVE FROM NAPLES Take home locally inspired and created treasures and souvenirs

56 LEADING THE WAY Leadership Collier has inspired community leaders for 34 years

Departments 24 NAPLES BY THE NUMBERS Community kudos

26 HEALTH & WELLNESS Southwest Florida is a certified Blue Zones community

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

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

36 NATURAL LANDSCAPES From swamps to uplands, learn about the local terrain

38 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Highlights of cultural events along Florida’s Paradise Coast

62 THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT! Arts and culture take center stage in Naples

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64 A FAMILY AFFAIR Who gets to have more fun in Naples—the adults or the kids?

70 GAME ON! Paradise Coast Sports Complex—one of the nation’s largest—is home to The Factory fitness pavilion, fields, and more

72 NAPLES CHAMBER The Greater Naples Chamber champions the community

76 NIGHTLIFE Naples sparkles when the sun goes down

78 HOME SWEET HOME Take a tour of local neighborhoods

86 WHERE TO EAT An insider’s dining guide

92 WHERE TO SHOP A directory of shopping destinations

98 STAY AWHILE A directory of hotels and resorts

104 LOCAL LANDMARK Historic Palm Cottage

92 COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY DENNIS GOODMAN

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THIRD STREET SOUTH GLAMOUR & GOOD TIMES

GLORIOUS FOOD, GREAT SHOPS & GRACIOUS BYWAYS

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Board of Directors

2023-2024 Greater Naples Chamber Board of Directors Chairs JULIE A. SCHMELZLE, Chair Bank of America

CJ HUESTON Corporate Dimensions, Inc.

KRISTEN COURY Gulfshore Playhouse

PATRICK O'CONNOR Sotheby's International Realty

BLAKE GABLE, Chair-Elect Barron Collier Companies

DAN LAVENDER Moorings Park

BRETT DIAMOND DeAngelis Diamond

TIMOTHY REITER Fifth Third Bank

GARRETT RICHTER, Immediate Past Chair First Foundation Bank

EDWARD A. MORTON Board Glencoe Diversified Holdings

CARLO FASSI TECO Peoples Gas

ADAM RYZENMAN Wells Fargo Bank N.A.

KATHERINE "KATIE" SPROUL Halstatt, LLC

BILL GASTON BUILD, LLC

HECTOR SANCHEZ Central Wire

DAVID WESTON Consultant

MARY BETH GEIER Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

JOHN W. SCHMIEDING Arthrex, Inc.

Vice Chairs DERRICK AYERS OFDC Commercial Interiors BRIAN GOGEUN Barron Collier Companies DAVID GORDLEY First Horizon Bank JASON HUNTER KORN, ESQ. Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, PC CEE CEE MARINELLI Barron Collier Companies JEANNE L. SEEWALD Hahn Loeser & Parks, LLP AYSEGUL TIMUR Florida Gulf Coast University

Honorary Directors BILL BARKER Barker Strategic Solutions RUSSELL A. BUDD PBS Contractors JEFFREY D. FRIDKIN Grant Fridkin Pearson, PA DUDLEY GOODLETTE Henderson Franklin, Starnes & Holt, PA 14

MICHAEL A. WYNN Sunshine Ace Hardware, Inc.

Ex-Officio EILEEN CONNOLLY-KEESLER Collier Community Foundation AMY PATTERSON Collier County Government KEVIN RAMBOSK Collier County Sheriff's Office ELOY RICARDO North Collier Fire Control & Rescue District LESLIE RICCIARDELLI Collier County Public Schools

Directors TED BILL Wire Experts Group MICHELLE BORDERS Naples Network Services SCOTT BURGESS David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health

ANDY HILL Andrew Hill Investment Advisors

CHRIS SIMONEAU Lee Health

CLARK HILL Hilton Naples

RANDY SMITH Naples Transportation and Tours

PAUL HILTZ NCH Healthcare System

ASIF SYED 21 Spices by Chef Asif

BUDDY HORNBECK III Gallagher Lutgert Insurance

VICKI TRACY Gulf Coast International Properties

GREG JOHNSON Conditioned Air

JAMIE ULMER Healthcare Network

JENNIFER JOHNSON True Fashionistas

PATRICK UTTER Collier Enterprises

CLAUDINE LEGER-WETZEL Stock Development

LISA VAN DIEN London Bay Homes

MICK MOORE Vanderbilt Beach Resort

ANDREW VANVALIN Pulte Family Foundation

MATTHEW MORINELLO BeneCard

CHRIS VERNON Vernon Litigation Group

MARY MORTON Moorings Park

DEANNA WALLIN Naples Soap Company

JAY NEWMAN The Athens Group

MATTHEW ZWACK Owen Ames Kimball

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Publisher Liz Goodman EDITORIAL Editor Cathy Chestnut Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Senior Art Director Ashley Meyer Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez-Maza CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Samantha Bloom, Michael Caronchi, Chris Casella, Molly Duvall, John Eder, Dennis Goodman, Leif Johnson, Luminaire Foto, Clifford Pickett, Skyler June Pursifull, Tim Gibbons Photography, Tom Hurst Photography, Vanessa Rogers Photography, Nick Shirgio Photography, Blake W. Smith, RJ Wiley ADVERTISING Liz Goodman, 239-595-7269, egoodman@palmbeachmedia.com Marketing Manager Rebecca Desir PRODUCTION Production Director Selene M. Ceballo Production Manager Lourdes Linares Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas, Jeffrey Rey Production Coordinator Ileana Caban Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Sansone OPERATIONS Distribution Manager Judy Heflin Logistics Manager Omar Morales Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva Circulation Assistant Britney Stinson Circulation Promotions Manager David Supple Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel IT Manager Omar Greene

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Welcome to Naples

Welcome to

Paradise The Greater Naples Chamber is a nonprofit

organization that represents the Collier County business community with 1,050 members in a wide range of industries and businesses of all

sizes. Our mission is to cultivate economic opportunity for all, and we advance this mission by being actively involved in local government, regional economic initiatives, and community leadership development.

The Greater Naples Chamber is at the center of discussions to ensure our community remains one of the best in the nation—to make Naples the best place to live, work, play, and prosper. Naples has a strong economy with a low unemployment rate and excellent public and private schools. This area is a great place to raise a family with a low crime rate, generous philanthropic spirit, and plenty of diverse job opportunities.

While you’re here, explore the greater Naples area: Take advantage of the outdoors at a relaxing beach or park, play a round of golf under the sun, and become inspired by the vibrant arts scene or at a special community event. Whether you’re visiting or relocating, you’ll soon discover why Naples is called the Paradise Coast. Unparalleled natural amenities

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paired with a thriving economy and visionary community leaders make Naples a desirable home for people of all ages.

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Adventure awaits

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FROM COASTAL ESCAPE TO URBAN ENCHANTMENT, DISCOVER THE CHARMS OF THE PARADISE COAST Ready to relax @edgewaterbeachhotel

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Race day at Wheels Skate/BMX Park at Golden Gate Community Center @colliercountyfl @naplesbmx

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Luxury rides and supercars at Cars on Fifth Concours @5thavenuesouth @porschenaples

Crushin' it! @naplesbevy

SAMANTHA BLOOM

Feeling zen at Baker Park @yogacanorg #bakerparknaples

Noshes and brews @celebrationparknaples_official

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Rare ghost orchid in bloom at Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary @corkscrewswamp

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Cozy at The Cove at Paradise Coast Sports Complex @ pcscnaples

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A day of discovery at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida Nature Center @conservancyswf

MATTHEW SCHIPPER.

We're off to Camelot with Gulfshore Playhouse @gulfshoreplay

Another splendid stroll through Naples Botanical Garden @naplesbotanical

Hangin' with orangutans! @naples_zoo

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INSTITUTIONS OF COLLIER COUNTY, NAPLES, AND EVERGLADES HIGHER EDUCATION IN COLLIER COUNTY CITY CELEBRATED THEIR CENTENNIALS IN 2023

COLLIER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT GRADE FOR 2017-2022

(U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT)

(FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION)

$269 million AMOUNT RAISED TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED THROUGH THE NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL SINCE 2001

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99 DAYS OF SUNSHINE (BEST PLACES)

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“BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN 2023-2024

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

80% OF COLLIER COUNTY IS UNDEVELOPED AND IN CONSERVATION

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

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Health & Wellness

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Blue Zone 9 WAYS TO PURSUE LONGEVITY AND CONTENTMENT The path to well-being is a marathon, not a sprint. NCH Healthcare System knew this concept when it sponsored Blue Zones Project Southwest Florida in 2015 with the goal of decreasing chronic disease and helping residents live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Since its start, Southwest Florida has become a Blue Zones Certified Community for positively impacting more than 290,000 individuals and 850 organizations throughout Collier County and southern Lee County.

If you’re hearing about it for the first time, Blue Zones Project Southwest Florida is a community initiative that works with individu-

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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 and hiking, gardening, swimming, and biking.

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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.

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als, 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 hot spots are known as Blue Zones and the principles they follow are dubbed the “Power 9.”

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.

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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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80 PERCENT RULE “Hara hachi bu!” The longest-lived 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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BELONG Belonging to a faith-based community has benefits such as finding a sense of peace, support, and acceptance.

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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.

PLANT SLANT

Loading your plate with plant-based 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.

Take the RealAge Test!

Scan the QR code or visit bzpsouthwestflorida.sharecare.com.

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Forest bathing at Rookery Bay

GET STARTED TODAY Find programs and events through local parks, recreational facilities, private studios, and organizations such as the weekly Donation Yoga Naples at Lowdermilk Park. (donationyoganaples.com) Try Forest bathing—a slow, quiet, guided sensory experience with nature that has proven physical and mental health benefits—at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center: January 6, February 3, March 2, April 6. (rookerybay.org/events) Join a guided forest meditation, birding tour, or sunset or midnight walk at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. (corkscrew.audubon.org) Dig in! About four dozen restaurants have crafted healthful menu items to meet Blue Zones approval.

Each eatery also chose other strategies to implement, such as strict nonsmoking policies, allowing pets or meal-splitting, removing saltshakers, or reducing sugary beverages. Check to see if your favorite eatery is on the list: southwestflorida.bluezonesproject.com.

Explore Naples on an e-bike (ebikenaplestours.com) or Segway (segwayofnaples.com).

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. In Japan, spending time with your tribe on a positive endeavor is called a moai (“meeting for a common purpose”).

Blue Zones Project provides access to free Power 9 tools and resources through the Sharecare online platform. Start with the RealAge health assessment. Each person—no matter where they are in their health journey—is provided a customized well-being plan and evidence-based programs to help them live their best (and youngest) life.

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Dip a toe or drop a line into local waters The Naples area is home to 30 miles of shoreline, and each beach is its own unique slice of paradise. In the 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.

Some beaches are still recovering from Hurricane Ian in 2022, which damaged the iconic Naples Pier. Check collierparks.com or naplesgov.com for up-to-date information.

Tigertail Beach

Barefoot Beach

Tigertail Beach

Tigertail Beach is the jewel among the smooth, wide beaches along Marco Island’s western shore. On the island’s north end, the pristine beach can be accessed by boardwalks though a mangrove forest. Across the tidal bay is Sand Dollar Island, a popular nesting area for a wide variety of birds. The beach is known for its abundance of shells and sand dollars, and as a bird migration superhighway. Parking fee: $8. (Location: 430 Hernando Drive, Marco Island) 28

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Lowdermilk Park

Naples Pier Clam Pass

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

Naples Pier

For 130 years, the Naples Pier has been the pulse of Naples Beach.

This beach is an ideal place to stroll, lounge, fish, boogie-board, and wade.

The pier was damaged in Hurricane Ian, and a portion of it is open as the city works on its redesign and renovation. Metered parking is located nearby, with additional parking and access points along Gulf Shore Boulevard. (Location: West end of 12th Avenue South, Naples)

Barefoot Beach

One of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Southwest Florida, Barefoot Beach is regularly rated among the country’s best beaches. The 342-acre Barefoot Beach Preserve was damaged by Hurricane Ian and is expected to reopen in 2024.

However, the Barefoot Beach access point is open with parking and portable toilets. (Location: 505 Barefoot Beach Blvd., Bonita Springs)

Clam Pass

The three-quarter-mile boardwalk through the mangroves at Clam Pass is a nature-filled jaunt. The tidal ecosystem is home to various birds and other wildlife, and the mangrove roots provide important spawning grounds for fish and shellfish. Once you’ve made it through—on foot or on the courtesy tram—one of Naples’ most scenic beaches awaits. With nature guided walks, bike racks, equipment rentals, beach wheelchairs, and life jackets, spend the day exploring this 35-acre gem. There are 171 parking spaces at this popular beach. Parking fee: $10. (Location: Corner of Crayton Road and Seagate Drive, Naples) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2024

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Art Starts Here 100 ARTISTS WORKING IN THEIR STUDIOS CREATING PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE, PHOTOGRAPHY, JEWELRY, FIBER ARTS, WOODWORKING, CERAMICS, GLASS & MORE

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Discover original artwork in the working studios and galleries of the Naples Art District.

Engage with the talented artists and buy or commission art directly.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Secluded and relaxing, the park boasts of one of the most unspoiled beaches in the United States. Get your cameras ready, because natural wildlife abounds: resident and migratory birds, tortoises, dolphins, and more. The 199-acre park was damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022. It is open for limited day use and the boat ramp is operational.

Parking is limited. A free beach shuttle service to the park is available at Conner Park (Bluebill Avenue and Gulfshore Drive), which as 158 spaces. Parking fee: $6. (Location: 11135 Gulfshore Drive, Naples)

Lowdermilk Park

Lowdermilk Park is a great place for the whole family. Spend the day at this premier beachfront park with a playground, picnic tables, sand volleyball courts, and two rentable gazebos. Convenient facilities include a concession stand, restrooms, and outdoor showers. There is ample on-site metered and street parking. Parking fee: $4 per hour. (Location: 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., at the corner Banyan Boulevard, Naples)

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North Gulfshore Beach

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

(Location: Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples)

South Marco Beach

South Marco Beach is one of only two public beaches on the island.

There is public parking on Swallow Avenue, a short walk across South Collier Boulevard. The scenic walk to the beach is lined with sable palms and plush hotels. Parking fee: $8. (Location: 930 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island)

Vanderbilt Beach Park

This is one of the most popular beaches because of its natural beauty and amenities, which include beach wheelchairs and a parking garage. Snacks and water sports rentals are available at Vanderbilt Beach Resort. Parking fee: $10. (Location: West end of Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples)

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Conner Park Beach

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

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.

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

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

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

BY CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

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

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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 Southwest Florida’s pinelands, hardwood hammocks, and mixed swamp forests Diet: Deer, wild hogs, raccoons, armadillos, snakes, and even alligators Status: Endangered, with an estimated 120 to 230 panthers in Florida Cool factor: Panthers are good swimmers and have a keen sense of smell and 130-degree field of vision.

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

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

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

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Brown Pelican

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

Diet: Small fish that form schools near the surface of the water Status: Included in Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan Cool factor: A foraging pelican dives headfirst from as high as 50 feet.

Once a fish is captured, the pelican tips its head upward or to the side to drain the water from its bill pouch.

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

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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 turtles Status: Native Cool factor: Otters can swim 8 miles per hour and dive to depths of 36 feet.

They are mostly nocturnal and live in waterside burrows.

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

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

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

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

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

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit environmental protection organization established in 1964. Learn about Southwest Florida’s ecosystems, plants, and wildlife, 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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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.

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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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Tropical hardwood hammocks are found along both coasts of South Florida, and throughout the Everglades and Florida Keys. Hammocks are 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.

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A PRIMER ON NATURAL LANDSCAPES IN COLLIER COUNTY

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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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PEPPER RANCH PRESERVE: 95,300 (6315 Pepper Road, Immokalee)

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

GORDON RIVER GREENWAY PARK: 12,300 (Two Access Points: 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road and 1596 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples)

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.

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 4,806 ACRES AT 23 PROPERTIES. 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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An overview of the history, heritage, and culture of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida is showcased at the Museum of the Everglades in the exhibit “We Are Still Here” created in partnership with the tribe. The Miccosukee were part of the Seminole nation until becoming independent in the 1960s. January 23-May 11 (colliermuseums.com)

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Mercato Art Celebration This North Naples shopping destination is hosting a free, weekend-long extravaganza that blends dining, drinks, entertainment, and fine art from national and international artists. January 27-28 (naplespicasso.com)

February Everglades City is well known as an historic fishing village and notorious smuggler haven, but it is also synonymous with the annual Everglades Seafood Festival that takes over this iconic small town in a big way each February. For 50-plus years, the free festival has enticed visitors to imbibe in live music, fresh seafood, handmade crafts, and festivities for

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the young ones. February 2-4 (evergladesseafoodfestival.org) The Ferrari Club of Naples Annual Cars on Fifth Concours features more than 400 luxury vehicles— Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis Porsches, Corvettes, and more— along Fifth Avenue South. The event benefits St. Matthew’s House.

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modern art was one of the most significant of his day. “George Gershwin and Modern Art: A Rhapsody in Blue” at the Baker Art Museum at Artis-Naples is the first major museum exhibition devoted to the composer’s passion for the visual arts. February 10-June 16 (artisnaples.org) With 75-plus public and private golf courses, it’s no wonder that Naples draws a few high-profile PGA and LPGA tournaments. One of the most popular, the Chubb Classic, featuring the top golf talent from this year’s tour, returns to The RitzCarlton Naples, Tiburón. February 12-18 (chubbclassic.com)

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March Join Opera Naples’ “Festival Under the Stars: Zarzuela and Flamenco” at Cambier Park for an evening of classic Spanish folkloric song and dance with the Naples Festival Orchestra conducted by Ramón Tebar.

March 2 (operanaples.org)

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Prize-winning orchids in an array of species and hybrids and artistic presentations are on display during the Naples Orchid Society Annual Show & Sale themed “Orchid Mardi Gras” at the Naples Botanical Garden March 8–10 (naplesgarden.org)

“Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop | Works from the Bank of America Collection” at the Baker Art Museum includes rare portfolios and individual prints by Pop artist Andy Warhol, starting with iconic works from the mid-1960s to the series of monoprints Vesuvius, created in 1985. April 6-September 8 (artisnaples.org)

September It’s Culinary Month in Southwest Florida—so it’s high time for Sizzle Dining. Featuring more than 95 participating restaurants, the regional event offers pre-fixe, two-course lunch and three-course dinner menus at special prices. The event benefits the nonprofit Blessings in a Backpack. September 5–25 (sizzledining.com)

Stone Crab Festival This weekend-long tradition celebrates one of the region’s most famous delicacies—stone crab! Explore the Naples waterfront while noshing on this seasonal treat. Late October date to be announced in 2024. (stonecrabfestival.com)

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MovieMaker magazine’s “Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World.” Screenings and events are held in Hayes Hall or the Norris Garden on the Artis—Naples campus or Paragon Theaters–Pavilion. Dates to be announced in 2024. (artisnaples.org)

April Naples is the epicenter of the pickleball phenomenon, which is why it is dubbed as the “Pickleball Capital of the World.” East Naples Community Park, with 64 courts, has hosted the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships since its inception. Now in its eighth year, the event welcomes sports enthusiasts from around the world and players from ages 8 to 88. Admission is free, but there is a parking fee. April 13–20 (usopenpickleballchampionship.com)

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The three-day Naples International Film Festival includes more than 50 films—narrative features, documentaries, and short films—from around the world.

Filmmakers and actors participate in post-screening Q&A’s and panel discussions. The festival is held in late October. It has an outstanding reputation among filmmakers and has been named among

Christmas Boat Parade This seasonal community favorite features decorated boats of all sizes wending along the waterway, spreading a subtropical, festive cheer. The parade can be viewed from various restaurants on Naples Bay, Bayview Park, and Naples City Dock which is a $20 ticketed entry to benefit the Ricky King Foundation and the Marine Industries Association of Collier County.

December 14 (miacc.org/event) Don your velvety red hat and head to Fifth Avenue South to celebrate the holidays during the 50th Annual Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony With Avenue Dining. The city’s exquisite tree in Sugden Plaza will be lit December 8. Reserve your seat to dine at a VIP table on the avenue. Events include a live nativity scene, ice skating rink, holiday market, live music, and Santa Claus. December 8 and 9 The Tuba Christmas Concert is a fun evening in Sugden Plaza filled with music by sousaphone, euphonium, tuba, and baritone horn players from all over the country. December There’s more to do 15 (fifthavenuesouth. along the Paradise com) Coast. Find out here: (For admission prices and event details, be sure to visit each venue’s or organization’s website for the latest information.)

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Regular Events For more than 25 years, the Third Street South Farmer’s Market has overflown with fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee, and music. The pet-friendly market is open year-round each Saturday from 7:3011:30 a.m. (thirdstreetsouth.com) Cambier Park Bandshell Concerts Stroll over to Cambier Park for free concerts (suggested $5 donation per person) on select Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m. Bands include Gulf Coast Big Band, Naples Concert Band, Naples Dixieland Jazz Band, Naples Jazz Society, and Stardust Memories Big Band. January 14, 21 February 4, 18, March 3, 17, and April 7, 14 They start again in October. (naplesgov.com) Find high-caliber artwork and meet the artists at outdoor arts fair juried and hosted by the Naples Art Institute. These fairs consistently rank among the top 10 best in the nation. Art in the Park presents world-class outdoor fairs featuring original works by 40 professional artists from all over the state in mediums including pottery, glass, printmaking, jewelry, metal, sculpture, and more. February 3, March 2, April 6 Two-day National Art Fairs showcase the best of contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media in the United States. January 6-7, February 23-25, March 23-24 (naplesart.org) Local musicians take to the Naples Botanical Garden’s performance stage overlooking the Water Garden for Music in the Garden on select Saturday afternoons (2–4 p.m. except June, noon–2 p.m.) January 20, February 3, March 16, April 27, May 18, June 15 (naplesgarden.org)

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Welcome to Collier County. We are widely recognized as one of the safest counties in all of Florida. Please help us maintain this treasured status and keep Collier County a great place and a safe place.

• Lock your car doors and remove the fob • Be aware of your surroundings • Report suspicious activity to law enforcement

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The Naples Airport is a catalyst for the regional economy, providing critical public services and supporting philanthropic efforts. In 2022, the airport supported 5,454 jobs and generated a total economic impact of $781 million as estimated by the Florida Department of Transportation.

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Visit our website at flynaples.com to schedule a tour of the airport. For inquiries about airport operations, please call us at 239-643-0733.

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RO BUST AM EN IT IES, EXPAND ED R ES OURCES , AND UP GR ADED I NFRA STRUCTURE CON T IN UE TO B OLSTER THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN COLLIER COUNTY Collier County’s year-round population has grown 5.9 percent since 2020 to almost 400,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Consistent annual growth is proof that more people are discovering and relocating to Naples on the Gulf.

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ing remotely swept the nation during the pandemic. Why not work where you’re steps from the beach? And newcomers are still being drawn by sunshine, low taxes, a small-town pace, lesscongested roads, low crime rate, world-class dining, and cultural amenities in town or a short drive away.

Many employers in a range of industries— hospitality, manufacturing, retail, health care, and distribution—are creating more jobs, too.

The medical device manufacturer Arthrex committed to bringing hundreds of new jobs since expanding its North Naples headquarters campus with the education-centric Innovation Ho-

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Above and left: Rendering of Aura at Metropolitan Naples.

Right: Ave Maria Cathedral in the Town of Ave Maria.

luxury residences above—are trending. One of the most significant is Metropolitan Naples in the Gateway Triangle area bounded by U.S. 41 East, Davis Boulevard, and Airport-Pulling Road. Residents are expected to begin moving into the Aura high-rise by the end of the year. “The impact in the community will be huge. Metropolitan Naples will undoubtedly redefine the entire area,” says Ed Gonzalez, director of sales. It “will become a destination on its own.” The complex will include: • The Ellington: A 10-story luxury hotel with two restaurants • Aura: A 15-story luxury condo residence with 56 residential units and 6,000 square feet of retail space on the ground levels and a top-floor infinity pool and fitness center overlooking Naples Bay, downtown Naples, and the Gulf of Mexico • A 15-story tower with long-term luxury condo rentals and 10,000 to 12,000 square feet of retail and office/professional space • A condo development with 70 to 90 residences and 50,000 square feet of restaurant and retail tel and Arthrex One Conference Center a few years ago. Uline—North America’s leading distributor of shipping, packaging, and industrial supplies—opened its $96 million distribution center east of Collier Boulevard in April. The company said it was planning to hire 200 local employees to staff the 915,750-square-foot, regional distribution center.

What’s on the horizon? Here are select highlights.

REAL ESTATE Several new planned communities are on the drawing board or in the works. To meet strong housing demands, a range of housing options are rising throughout the sprawling county. Here are a couple of select highlights.

Metropolitan Landmark Rising Mixed-use buildings—featuring retail, dining, and office space on the ground floor and

Town of Ave Maria The town of Ave Maria recently received approval from the county to expand by nearly 1,000 acres by annexing surrounding farms, bringing it to 5,000 acres. This total doesn’t include the 1,000-acre Ave Maria University and public amenities. Located about 25 miles east of Naples, Ave Maria consistently ranks as one of the top-selling master-planned communities in the nation where more than 500 NAPLES ON THE GULF 2024

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homes are sold each year. It is considered budget-friendly due to its median listing price of $469,450 (substantially below the median for the Greater Naples area and East Coast). Four thousand homes have been built. At build-out in the next 10 to 15 years, there will be 11,000 single-family homes and multifamily units.

ART & CULTURE The Paradise Coast is a cultural haven brimming with performing and visual artists, private galleries and working artists’ studios, his48

tory museums, award-winning art festivals, and established arts districts. Yet the area’s art scene continues to thrive and expand.

Gulfshore Playhouse Cultural Campus In October, Gulfshore Playhouse is planning to open its brand-new, $72 million cultural campus featuring the 40,000-squarefoot Baker Theatre and Education Center on a three-acre campus near the intersection of First Avenue South and Goodlette-Frank

Road. A three-story parking garage is also planned for the site near a new AC Marriott.

The Naples Players/Sugden Community Theatre Not too far away, The Naples Players is winding up a $15 million renovation and expansion of the Sugden Community Theatre on Fifth Avenue South thanks to the generosity of local arts angels. “You don’t look very far in Naples without seeing an example of generosity and shared vision,” says

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interns to work on the campus in environmental education, sea turtle and Burmese python research, and at the von Arx Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital.

PARKS & RECREATION Collier County has more than 80 neighborhood, community, and regional parks and Conservation Collier preserves. As more people move into the area, sports and recreation are in high demand, and county officials are working to create and enhance facilities.

Bryce Alexander, executive artistic director. “People love Naples, and they continue to invest in our community.” In addition to staging live productions, The Naples Players partners with 40 local organizations on wellness and outreach programs and runs the popular KidzAct program. It has focused on making the rejuvenated building energy-efficient with unparalleled accessibility through a sensory-friendly seating box and state-of-the-art hearing assistance technologies. The Sugden is planned to open in two

phases in March and June.

And There’s More…

• Collier County government and tourism leaders, residents, and the creative community, are working to execute the Arts & Culture Strategic Plan, launched in 2020 as a long-term collaborative project to elevate the county as an arts and cultural destination.

• Last year, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida opened its new Environmental Studies Dormitory that will allow almost 50

Paradise Coast Sports Complex The world-class Paradise Coast Sports Complex—one of the largest in the nation— was designed to fulfill the needs of local and out-of-town athletes, with amenities for weekend gatherings and special events. New phases are continually opening at the 180acre complex in East Naples. It will ultimately feature 21 turf fields: 10 Olympic fields for soccer, football, and lacrosse, and six baseball and five softball/youth baseball diamonds.

The final Olympic field is expected to be complete by mid-2024.

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Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park The county’s largest park is also its newest. The $51 million, 150-acre park Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park near the Collier Fairgrounds is home to a slew of amenities: an expansive playground; great lawn; pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts; softball and multipurpose fields; walking paths; and two concession stands.

The icing on the cake? The 8,686 squarefoot aquatic complex that opened in October. The watery wonderland features waterslides, family and toddler pools, a

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HEALTH CARE NCH Healthcare System Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and NCH Healthcare System have partnered to bring world-class orthopedic care to thousands of patients in Southwest Florida.

Founded in 1863, HSS is the world’s largest academic medical center specializing in musculoskeletal health, ranked No. 1 in orthopedics worldwide by Newsweek and nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.

Rendering of HSS at NCH being built at the North Naples Hospital campus

In November, the organizations broke ground on the program’s new home: an 80,000-square-foot facility at the NCH North Naples Hospital campus. HSS at NCH will become a destination for comprehensive outpatient and inpatient for services, including a jointly owned and operated ambulatory surgery center, clinics, imaging, and rehabilitation services.

Another major project on the drawing board is the NCH Rooney Heart Institute and NCH Wingard Stroke Institute. The new facility will stand where the Telford Building was located next to the NCH

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Downtown Baker Hospital. Construction is projected to break ground in late 2024 pending zoning approval. The projected cost is $200 million, which is being made possible by generous donations. Last year, NCH received three historic $20 million gift commitments from: former U.S. Representative Francis and Kathleen Rooney, Don and Diana Wingard, and the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation, the philanthropic foundation started by Best Buy founder Dick Schulze.

HOSPITALITY Great Wolf Lodge South Florida The $250 million Great Wolf Lodge located on

20 acres on the eastern edge of Collier County near the I-75 and Collier Boulevard interchange is planned to open to overnight visitors on October 1 (earlier if certain construction milestones are met). Highlights include: • 500 family-friendly suites • 90,000-square-foot indoor, heated water park • 60,000-square-foot Great Wolf Adventure Park offering a variety of attractions, including its exclusive, live-action MagiQuest • Received a $15 million incentive to build here by the Collier County Board of Commissioners • Expected to hire more than 600 full- and parttime “Pack Members”

EXTRA PENNIES GO A LONG WAY The Greater Naples Chamber promoted the 2018 passage of a one-cent sales surtax to raise an estimated $490 million over seven years to fund a slate of much-needed projects. By last summer, the goal had been exceeded and the tax was planned to be terminated in December. The final tally was expected to be more than $550,000 over the original goal. Some of the funds will be split among the cities of Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.

In the end, the plan generated more funds in less amount of time than expected.

It funded or will help fund: hurricane resilience projects; three brand-new emergency medical services stations; a career and technical training center; a Veterans Administration nursing home; numerous road, bridge, and sidewalk improvements; a central mental health and addiction treatment facility; a new forensic evidence building for law enforcement; Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park; Domestic Animal Services Shelter improvements/replacement; and a workforce housing land trust.

This one-cent tax is doing some heavy lifting to raise the quality of life and public services throughout Collier County.

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JEWELRY A JARON FINE JEWELRY Amanda Jaron parlayed experience at major fashion houses into jewelry that gets noticed. Original designs⎯ from high-end to everyday funky created at her Bayshore Arts District studio⎯have appeared in the pages of People, O, and The New York Times. (ajaron.com) 52

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

Above: A Jaron Fine Jewelry 18-karat white gold Buttercup Cuff Bracelet with yellow and white diamonds. Right: Naples Pier Medallion from Cleopatra’s Barge.

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F L AVO R S KRISTI’S KEY LIME COOKIES CHOMPS Made with 100-percent grass-fed beef, free-range turkey, and other “real ingredients,” Chomp’s zero-sugar, protein-packed jerkies are beloved as healthy Weight Watchers-, keto-, and paleo-friendly snack options. The local grassroots company’s jerkies are now sold nationally in 16,000 stores, including Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. (chomps.com)

EVERGLADES DISTILLERS Collier County’s only distillery is a veteranand family-owned business that handcrafts vodka, whiskey, and moonshine from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. In addition to classic whiskey, the selection includes chocolate coffee, honey, and strawberry rose whiskeys, ready for sipping or mixing. The vodka selection includes a range of unique flavors that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Unique vodka flavors include watermelon-pineapple, zesty orange-passionfruit, cucumber-lemon, and spicy

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jalapeño. The tasting room is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Tuesdays) for free tastings. The distillery is located in Immokalee and the spirits are sold or served at 35 stores and restaurants in the region. (evergladesdistillers.com)

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

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

Despite their vanilla cookie base, Kristi’s Key Lime Cookies’ handcrafted gourmet namesakes are anything but vanilla, thanks to the decadent, preservative-free Key lime topping.

Baked to order, the kosher cookies are sold at local attractions, resorts, and boutique food stores, including Seed to Table and Three60 Market.

All new: the Key lime chocolate bar. (kristiskeylimecookies.com)

MITCH’S COOKIES Crispy on the outside, cakey on the inside, Mitch’s fresh-baked cookies are a journey back to grandma’s kitchen. So, too, is the nostalgic Davis Boulevard soda fountain, where popular flavors cover the complexities of cookiedom:⎯not-sosimple sugar cookies, birthday cake, and ooey, gooey chocolate lava cake⎯best paired with a malted milkshake. Or place a custom order to ship back north. (mitchscookies.com) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2024

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NAPLES CANNING CO. Pickles, pardon the pun, are the bread and butter behind the company’s growth from weekend farmer’s market to The Farm Stand, a gourmet market opened daily. Artisanal pickles, preserves, berry-based lavender jams, and mustards underscore organic produce from local, independent farms with a twist on tradition. Bestsellers include B&B pickles cured in champagne vinegar and pimento cheese starring aged white cheddar and peppadews. (naplescanningco.com)

man Love name. Lauded by a leading consumer ratings magazine for over a decade and ranked among the top 10 truffles nationwide by Forbes. com,, Norman Love Confections is fine chocolate perfection.

Established and crafted in Fort Myers since 2021, its Naples chocolate salon and pastry shop and café at Naples Whole Foods Market are pure nirvana. (normanloveconfections.com)

THE NAPLES WINERY The Tin City boutique boldly ventures beyond the grape, specializing in small-batch, 100-percent tropical fruit wines produced from fresh Florida citrus. Complimentary daily tastings highlight premium. full-bodied citrus, stone fruit, and berry wines sans artificial flavoring as well as ports, sherries, and bubbly. (thenapleswinery.com)

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

TASTE OF IMMOKALEE OLDE NAPLES CHOCOLATE A sweet spot on Fifth Avenue North, the small shop handcrafts delectable one-of-a-kind milk- and dark-chocolate chocolates in dozens of flavors, chocolate bars, and novelty snacks like chocolate-dipped apricot, ginger, and orange peel. Its collection of oh-so-Naples, bite-size bonbons include seashells, fish, and a gator. The shop ships locally and nationally. (oldenapleschocolate.com)

Immokalee High School students launched Taste of Immokalee as a social enterprise in 2014 to learn entrepreneurship and gain real-world skills.

They developed family recipes spotlighting Immokalee’s crops and cultures, while learning about food science, marketing, financing and accounting, operations, inventory control, and public speaking. Today, its line of products is sold at Publix stores and small, organic grocers throughout Collier County. Taste of Immokalee

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has partnered with Lipman Produce to incorporate local, field-grown tomatoes into its barbecue sauces, habanero and serrano hot sauces, and salsas. Profits are donated to local charities. (tasteofimmokalee.com)

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WELLNESS COLDEST Invented in Naples, Coldest Turk & Turk water bottles are engineered for the ultimate coolness and road-tested scrubs, and novel shampoo and conditioner against the industry’s 50 leading brands. This bars. (naplessoap.com) sustainable “last water bottle you’ll ever need” keeps beverages cool 36 to 100 hours. The company’s Coastland Mall flagship showcases an expanded product line of linens, pillows, ice BRUNO vests, and dog bowls and beds. (coldest.com) Hand-painted sketches of neighborhood NAPLES SOAP COMPANY scenes and local landmarks delightfully decoWhen Deanna Wallin struggled to find relirate a set of four marble coasters at BRuno. able remedies for her eczema and psoriasis, (239-261-9806) she created her own all-natural, preservativeTURK & TURK free solutions and founded Naples Soap ComSouthwest Florida locals Ilkay and Rasit Turk pany in 2009. With more than a dozen Florida of Turk & Turk create 100-percent silk scarves stores and retail partners throughout the and sarongs that abound with Floridiana. country, the company’s expanded skin care They’re available at their online boutique under collection includes therapeutic bath bombs, the Florida Scarf collection. (turkandturk.com) allergen-free parfum, loofah soaps, body

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ART Naples artists have a knack for capturing the local color and character, expressed in the full realm of mediums and styles. Representing more than 100 local artists, the Naples Art District hosts weekly in-season open studios inviting visitors behind the scenes of working studios on Shirley Street. (naplesartdistrict. com) The gift shop at Naples Art Institute on Park Street near Fifth Avenue South is brimming with one-of-a-kind finds. (naplesart.org) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2024

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The Leadership Collier Foundation—part of the Greater Naples Chamber—educates and engages leaders through comprehensive community leadership programs and initiatives so they can take action and make a difference in building a stronger Collier County.

The foundation’s body of work includes the flagship program Leadership Collier, which is a transformational experience for participants and the organizations they lead.

Participants fully explore local government, education, economic development, the arts, the environment, and more through hands-on experiences and exclusive behind-the-scenes sessions. Class members also hear from area leaders who are addressing the community’s biggest opportunities and challenges. With the benefit of new perspectives and connections, participants become effective community leaders who are shaping a brighter future.

Building off Leadership Collier, Youth Leadership Collier is designed for rising high school seniors, and Associate Leadership Collier is offered to young professionals ages 21 to 40.

All graduates of the programs become part of a robust Leadership Collier Foundation (LCF) Alumni Association—with more than 2,500 alumni—that works to continuously keep this network of informed, engaged, and committed leaders connected and working together to address our community’s most pressing needs. LCF’s mission is “activating leaders to build a stronger Collier” and program graduates who

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remain educated and engaged are the fabric of that mission.

For 34 years, LCF has cultivated a leadership network that has certainly shaped Collier County for the better. Graduates are often found running for elected positions, serving on civic advisory boards, volunteering for nonprofits, and lifting the community during challenging times. In fact, graduates include the Collier County sheriff, tax collector, clerk of courts, supervisor of elections, three judges, and many others.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE: ○ Graduated 100 youth, young professional, and executive leaders—and 100 percent of all surveyed class members reported feeling inspired to take on additional community leadership roles ○ Hosted more than 15 Alumni Association programs and events ○ Met diversity, equity, and inclusion goals set by an alumni committee that is working to ensure the program’s classes are representative of the community’s demographics ○ Formally connected graduates to community leadership roles such as board positions, committee members, government advisory roles, and as mentors ○ Completed two “leadership in a day” programs called Engage Collier for 175 leaders who head up large employers or specific groups to educate them about current issues that are critical to building a stronger economy in Collier County.

Peter Falisi is an example of a successful and engaged LCF participant.

He completed Youth Leadership Collier before graduating from Palmetto Ridge High School in 2009. In the program, he grew to understand all

the opportunities to live, work, play, prosper, and give back in Naples. After college, Falisi did just that. He returned to Collier County and opened Two Guys Kitchen & Catering in 2015 with his brother to share their family’s generational Italian recipes. As a business owner, Falisi joined the Greater Naples Chamber and graduated from the Associate Leadership Collier program for young professionals. The brothers expanded by opening The Hangout by Two Guys in 2020. Falisi is currently in the Leadership Collier Class of 2024, ready to dive deeper into his community leadership journey. His company supports several local charities, and he speaks to local students, inspiring the next generation of business and community leaders.

There are countless stories of how LCF alumni have helped guide important community initiatives. To name only a few examples: Habitat for Humanity’s Next Gen Board is filled with 100 percent LCF alumni. Four members of the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and more than 15 elected officials are alumni.

You would be hard-pressed to find an organization serving Collier that does not have alumni engaged in it—fueled by their education and inspiration through LCF. ARE YO U READY TO BECO ME A C H A N G E M A K E R ? V ISIT L EAD ERS HI P CO L L I ER .O RG OR CO N TAC T A M A N DA P EARS O N AT AMANDA@NAPL E SC H A M B E R .O R G .

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Arts & Culture

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FROM LAID-BACK COUNTRY JAMS AND BROADWAY SHOWS TO THOUGHT-PROVOKING ART EXHIBITS, THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO TICKLE YOUR MUSE The Paradise Coast’s cultural scene offers diverse experiences that are sure to sate your desire for live music and theater, visual arts, film, and history. This cultural haven is brimming with more than 75 art galleries and artist studios, history museums, outdoor art festivals, and an array of stages for performing arts.

The area’s rich scene continues to expand this year with the opening of two gems. In October, Gulfshore Playhouse, a professional theater, will begin staging productions in its new, $72 million theater campus near downtown Naples. The Sugden Community Theatre on Fifth Avenue South is undergoing a $20 million expansion and renovation. The home of The Naples Players—a 70-year-old community fixture—is expected open in the spring.

In addition to this comprehensive list of venues and organizations, check out the Calendar of Events on page 38 for highlights of events and festivals celebrating the region’s heritage this year.

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Cultural Guide

Artis—Naples The Baker Museum Naples Philharmonic 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples (239) 597-1900 • artisnaples.org Arts Bonita (239) 495-8989 artcenterbonita.org Center for Performing Arts 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs Center for Visual Arts 26100 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs

Gulfshore Playhouse

Arts Center Theatre at Marco Town Center 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island (239) 394-4221 • marcoislandart.org Big Cypress Gallery 52388 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee (239) 695-2428• clydebutcher.com COCO Art Gallery Coastland Center 1758 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (239) 436-3530 cocoartgallery.com

Collier Museum at Government Center 3331 Tamiami Trail E., Naples (239) 252-8476 colliermuseums.com Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers Bower School of Music & the Arts (239) 590-7581 • fgcu.edu/concerts TheatreLab at FGCU (239) 590-7581 • fgcu.edu/theatrelab Wasmer Art Gallery at FGCU (239) 590-7199 • fgcu.edu/artgalleries

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Grand Piano Series Throughout the community (646) 734-8179 grandpianoseries.org

Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch 1215 Roberts Ave. W., Immokalee (239) 252-2611 • colliermuseums.com

Gulfshore Opera Throughout the community 3281 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples (239) 529-3925 • gulfshoreopera.org

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

Gulfshore Playhouse Norris Center 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples Baker Theatre and Education Center Goodlette-Frank Road South and First Avenue South - opening October 2024 (239) 261-7529 gulfshoreplayhouse.org Hertz Arena 11000 Everblades Pkwy., Estero (239) 948-7825 • hertzarena.com Historic Palm Cottage 137 12th Ave. S., Naples (239) 261-8164 napleshistoricalsociety.org Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd., Naples (239) 263-9200 • hmcec.org

Marco Island Center for the Arts 1010 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island (239) 394-4221 • marcoislandart.org Marco Island Historical Museum 180 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island (239) 252-1440 • colliermuseums.com Museum of the Everglades 105 W. Broadway Ave., Everglades City (239) 252-5026 • colliermuseums.com Naples Art District Bordered by Trade Center Way, TaylorRoad, Pine Ridge Road, and Airport-Pulling Road, Naples • naplesartdistrict.com Naples Art Institute 585 Park St., Naples (239) 262-6517 • naplesart.org Naples Botanical Garden 4820 Bayshore Drive, Naples (239) 643-7275 • naplesgarden.org

The Naples Players Naples United Church of Christ 5200 Crayton Road, Naples Sugden Community Theatre 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples- opening Spring 2024 (239) 263-7990 • naplesplayers.org Norris Center at Cambier Park 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples (239) 213-3058 • naplesgov.com Opera Naples Wang Opera Center 2408 Linwood Ave., Naples (239) 963-9050 • operanaples.org Revs Institute 2500 S. Horseshoe Drive, Naples (239) 687-7387 • revsinstitute.org Seminole Casino Hotel 506 S. First St., Immokalee (239) 658-1313 seminoleimmokaleecasino.com The Studio Players Golden Gate Community Center 4701 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples (239) 398-9192 • thestudioplayers.org

Marco Island Historical Society themihs.info Naples Artcrafters naplesartcrafters.com Naples Ballet naplesballet.net Naples Concert Band naplesconcertband.org Naples Historical Society napleshistoricalsociety.org Naples International Film Festival artisnaples.org Naples Jazz Society naplesjazzsociety.com Naples Performing Arts Center naplesperformingartscenter.com Naples Porcelain Artists porcelainstudio.com Seraphic Fire seraphicfire.org Southwest Florida Music Education Center swflmusic.org Southwest Florida Pastel Society pastelsociety.org Southwest Florida Watercolor Society sfwcs.weebly.com Stardust Memories Big Band stardustmemoriesbigband.com United Arts Collier unitedartscollier.org Voices of Naples voicesofnaples.org

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Baker Park This popular park along the Gordon River includes a kayak launch, outdoor fitness facility, sunrise terrace, pathways, picnic shelters, and public sculptures. (naplesgov.com) 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, and picnic pavilions. (gordonrivergreenway.org) Golisano Children’s Museum OF Naples (CMON!) Young visitors can become a weather forecaster, farmer, artist, chef, and much more through dozens of interactive exhibits.

The gift shop has a wide selection of books, puzzles, and games. (cmon.org)

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HeadPinz Naples Take the family out for a night of pizza and bowling—and 40-plus arcade video games, virtual reality experiences, and laser tag, too. (headpinz.com) Lovers Key State Park Welcome & Discovery Center Florida’s second-most visited state park—encompassing 1,616 acres and barrier islands— features an education center and paddlecraft rentals. ( friendsofloverskey.org)

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Naples Botanical Garden This world-class, 170-acre garden consists 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 adventures. There are also guided tours, evening events, and an on-site café. (naplesgarden.org) Naples Trolley Tours As it wends through downtown Naples, hop off and on this vintage trolley, which provides narrated tours highlighting more than 100 points of interest. (naplestrolleytours.com) Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens The Naples Zoo is a local landmark that was established as a botanical garden in 1919.

splash into fun at North Collier Regional Park and Big Corkscrew island regional park Escape the Florida heat at Collier County’s water parks. Both regional parks are home to waterslides, toddler pools, splash zones, and more. North Collier's Sun-N-Fun Lagoon is seasonal. Both parks are prime locations for families year-round. (napleswaterpark.com)

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Today, it is a lush, 43-acre zoo with a focus on conservation and education. Spend the day feeding giraffes, meeting big cats and orangutans, embarking on a primate expedition cruise, and attending daily wildlife presentations. (napleszoo.org) 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)

Sports Challenge America This innovative facility brings together the most popular sports in one place—baseball, basketball, football, bowling, golf, and soccer—with challenges and tournaments.

Test your abilities with simulators, virtual competition, and real-life fields and courts. (sportschallengeamerica.com) Wonder Gardens Established in 1936, Wonder Gardens is one of the few remaining, 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) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2024

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Easy Escapes

ON THE WATER

W H AT B E T T E R WAY T O EXPERIENCE NAPLES ON THE G U L F T H A N O N T H E WAT E R ?

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. (dolphin-study.com) EVERGLADES ADVENTURE TOURS: Pole through the Everglades on a wooden skiff—a mode of transportation dating back centuries—with a fourthgeneration Gladesman who also operates the wilderness Trail Lakes Campground in Ochopee. (evergladesadventuretours.net) 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. (evergladesoldy t er Lib timecharters.com) Sweet

Creating the best in visual and performing arts— we inspire, educate and entertain!

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Pure Florida

FREEDOM BOAT CLUB: With this membership boat club, leave behind the hassles of boat ownership.

Choose a boat that suits your party and cruise from a nearby marina. (freedomboatclub.com) KEY WEST EXPRESS: Embark on a 3.5-hour ferry ride, complete with a full bar, to Key West. (keywestexpress.net) MANATEES SIGHTSEEING & WILDLIFE ADVENTURES: Meet gentle manatees, and a variety of other wildlife, on this 90-minute boat tour through the

Faka Union Canal. (see-manatees.com) NAPLES KAYAK COMPANY: Schedule to have a standup paddleboard, recreational or sea kayak, or surf ski delivered to you, or pick it up from your choice of locations. (napleskayakcompany.com) NAPLES PRINCESS: Treat yourself to a lunch or sunset buffet as you sail the waters of Naples Bay on the air-conditioned, luxury Naples Princess vessel. (naplesprincesscruises.com) PURE FLORIDA: Deep-sea fishing, sunset cruising,

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jet boating, eco-shelling, and jet skiing are on Pure Florida’s menu for fun and adventure. (purefl.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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Game On! THE PARADISE COAST SPORTS COMPLEX—ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE NATION—IS A WORLD-CLASS SPORTS AND CULTURAL VENUE

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needs of local and out-oftown athletes, with plenty of amenities to please the non-sporty types, too.

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New phases are continually opening at the 180-acre complex in East Naples. It will ultimately feature 21 turf fields: 10 Olympic fields for soccer, football, and lacrosse, and six baseball and five softball/youth baseball diamonds. “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.” The final Olympic field is expected to

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The complex opened in 2020. It features a

stadium, great lawn, amphitheater with a double-sided Jumobtron, and The Cove Beer & Wine Bar. The Cove hosts regular community events including Sunset Saturdays, Tuesday Poker Nights, concerts, holiday celebrations, and drive-in movies.

Fitness buffs and athletes enjoy the multiuse athletic fields, lake trail with fitness bump-outs, membership Factory fitness pavilion, and sand volleyball courts.

“It’s a gem for Collier County because it provides a place for locals and traveling sports teams to play tournaments and as a premier event venue for Southwest Florida,” says Walters.

For more information or to book an event: playparadisecoast.com

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Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park

Ways to Play

NOW OPEN: BIG CORKSCREW ISLAND REGIONAL PARK Bring the kids to this 150-acre park that opened in 2023—home to Collier County’s largest playground.

The hand-built playground includes slides, cable bridges, zip lines, monkey bars, climbing stations, ramps, and therapeutic swings. Visitors also enjoy shaded solar-powered charging stations.

Get competitive on its pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts or softball and multi-purpose fields. Take your fitness journey outdoors at the innovative National Fitness Campaign Court, where a range of invigorating workouts can be tracked with an accompanying app.

When you’ve worked up a sweat, make a splash at the 8,686 square-foot aquatic complex.

This newest gem is located at 810 39th Ave. N.E. in East Naples. (collier parks.com)

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With 75-plus golf courses, Collier County has long been known as the “Golf Capital of the World.”

It boasts three annual professional golf tournaments and challenging holes set against panoramic scenery.

It’s known as the East Naples Community Park “Pickleball Capital of the World,” too.

At public facilities East Naples Community Park: In addition to and private clubhouses in gated compickleball, it offers basketball, tennis, racquetball, munities, tennis facilities have been softball, and soccer, and a jogging trail speedily renovated to incorporate Golden Gate Community Park: Youth pickleball play in response to its surge softball and baseball, tennis, soccer/football, as the fastest-growing sport in the nabasketball, shuffleboard, bocce, fitness and tion. East Naples Community Park— nature trails, swimming pools which has hosted the U.S. Open PickNorth Collier Regional Park: Tournament leball Championships annually since soccer and softball, lacrosse, basketball, RecPlex its 2016 inception—is the hotspot. In Fitness Complex, 2.5-mile walking trail, Sun-N-Fun recent years, an ambitious renovation Lagoon expanded its pickleball courts to 64 Sugden Regional Park: Sailing, skiing, and and added a 3,500-seat stadium, 1,000 swimming on the 60-acre lake, open play area parking spots, and welcome center and playground, amphitheater, pavilions with locker rooms and a pro shop to Veterans Community Park: Softball and create the Naples Pickleball Center. youth baseball, bocce, tennis, and racquetball, The championships draw thousands soccer/football, sand volleyball, covered rink, of visitors each April. and Rover Run Dog Park Find your athletic bliss at Collier Vineyards Community Park: Lacrosse, County’s 69 neighborhood, commusoccer, softball, tennis, basketball, racquetball, nity, regional parks (collierparks.com), walking trail, children’s splash zone which offer a wide range of recreWheels Skate/BMX Park: An annex of ational options, wellness programs, the Golden Gate Community Center, Wheels summer camps, and family-friendly features a pro shop with skate clinics, band shell, playgrounds and picnic pavilions. skate park, National Bicycle League-sanctioned These are some of the main draws: BMX track, and a game room (naplesbmx.com) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2024

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Since it was founded in 1947, the Greater Naples Chamber has evolved into an innovative hub in the wheel of economic prosperity for local businesses, students, leaders, and the community—today and into the future.

It has many initiatives seeking to sustain a strong economy and keep Collier County a great place to live, work, play, and prosper. It’s the voice of business, acting as the liaison with local, state, and federal agencies, the school district and higher education institutions, and charitable foundations to effect real and meaningful change.

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The Greater Naples Chamber is engaged in several policy initiatives: workforce training and housing, water quality, and economic diversification and opportunity. Working to promote policies that support economic growth and job creation, the chamber also hosts regular meetings and events with elected officials to discuss the needs of the business community.

Through Leadership Collier Foundation, it connects students to internships, informational interviews, job shadowing, and internships, providing them with a better understanding of careers available locally. Leadership Collier Foundation’s Talent Development initiative works to close the gap between education and business. (See page 56 for “Leading the Way.”) The chamber recently completed its five-year strategic plan which is focused on four priorities: workforce and economic development, public policy partnerships, membership, and leadership. The chamber is committed to helping the Naples area adapt to futures challenges and opportunities and is working to promote a sustainable and resilient economy.

Throughout its 76-year history, the Greater Naples Chamber has been committed to the civic well-being of Naples and continues to be a community resource.

In the wake of emerging issues, such as hurricanes and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Naples Chamber partners with local, regional, state-wide, and federal organizations and agencies to assess the effects on the local business community. The chamber serves as a connector between employers, government, and nonprofits on critical resources. It stays in close contact with its 1,100-strong membership, facilitates conversations between elected officials and employers, and educates employers and the public about financial aid and grant programs.

It also connects members with each other through committees and events that provide opportunities to learn from each other and strengthen Distinguished Public Service Awards their businesses.

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Distinguished Public Service Awards Wake Up Naples Youth Business Fair

LET’S NETWORK! MEET LONG-ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OWNERS AND NEWCOMERS— WHILE HAVING A LITTLE FUN IN INTERESTING LOCALES

REG U L A R E V E N TS WAKE UP N A PLE S This breakfast event is designed to provide important civic information on contemporary issues that impact our community, hosted by leaders in relevant industries.

BUSI NE SS A F TE R 5 This casual networking event invites business professionals to share lively ideas, create connections, and build relationships. Hosted at a different member venue, Business After 5 includes food, beverages, and dynamic entertainment.

ACC ELER ATE D N E T WORK IN G LUN CH This popular luncheon is an energetic, lead-producing session for chamber members hosted by a member business. Attendees enjoy a fast-paced program to exchange ideas, contacts, and referrals.

M E M BER VIRTUA L ME E T & G RE E T These virtual gatherings are limited to 25 members to introduce themselves and connect with other members and staff.

A N N UA L E V E N TS ANNUAL ME E TIN G RECE PTION This signature annual event is an opportunity to

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celebrate successes, raise funds for the chamber’s initiatives, and present awards to outstanding individuals and businesses.

BU SI NE SS A F T E R 5 M E M B E R S H OWC A S E Attendees learn about the products and services available from chamber members while networking with other area business professionals, while enjoying delicious food and refreshing beverages and strolling through the exhibition booths.

CH A MBE R G O LF CL A SSI C The annual golf tournament is a long-standing tradition that both members and non-members have enjoyed for more than 25 years. This popular event filled with camaraderie, networking, and competitive fun is a business community favorite.

G E T I NVO LV E D COL L IE R ! VOLU N T E E R E X P O The Leadership Collier Foundation in partnership with Greater Naples Leadership hosts the annual Volunteer Expo event. This free event connects residents with opportunities to volunteer and serve in community leadership roles. Participants are invited to network with representatives and volunteers from local nonprofit organizations about their needs, learn more about their mission, and discover ideal volunteer and board opportunities.

D I ST I NG U I SH E D P U BLI C SE RV I CE AWA R DS Established in 2003, the Distinguished Public Service Awards are presented annually by the Greater Naples Chamber in recognize and honor of first responders who are critical as a team or individual for dedicating their careers to the well-being of Collier County.

YO U T H BU SI NE SS FA IR Young entrepreneurs, grades K-12, showcase and sell their unique product or service to the public. Participants gain hands-on experience in the free market and reap the rewards of their inventiveness. Proceeds benefit the Leadership Collier Foundation’s work-based learning programs for local students.

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After Sunset… …NAPLES CONTINUES TO SPARKLE

THE NAPLES AREA IS ABUZZ WITH NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES FOR DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY, TASTING CRAFT COCKTAILS, AND LISTENING TO LIVE MUSIC. HERE ARE A FEW UNIQUE WAYS TO FIND MAGIC WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN.

O N T H E WAT E R As sunset’s spectacle fades into night, be sure to capture Naples’ sparkle at night—from the glow of twinkling sky and city lights glancing off the water.

Local resorts welcome the public to their cosmopolitan dining rooms and lounges with gorgeous gulf and bayfront settings. The new Champagne Bar in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, lobby celebrates the best of bubbly with master sommelier-designed tastings, while sushi at Dusk and eclectic offerings at Gumbo Limbo are accompanied by scenic gulf views. (ritzcarlton.com) Rhode’s End at Naples Grande Beach Resort C ru i s

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serves casual fare and sunset cocktails (naplesgrande.com) along the gulf. At Kane Tiki Bar & Grill at J.W. Marriott Marco, enjoy toes-in-thesand Indonesian-inspired dining, rum flights, and gulf panoramas. (marriott.com) The Bay House is off the beaten path, immersed in mangroves along the Cocohatchee River. It draws fans of its ceviche, oysters, Crescent City beignets, and live music. (bayhousenaples.com) T-Michaels Steak & Lobster’s large lounge is a favorite see-and-be-seen venue for cocktails and 40-by-the-glass wines overlooking Venetian Bay. (t-michaels.com) Or leave terra firma behind and cruise into a unique on-the-water excursion. BYOB aboard the Naples CycleBoat, where your pedaling prowess (and a motor) powers the paddlewheel as you tour Naples Bay. (naplescyleboats.com) Cruisin’ Tikis Naples combines the area’s love

of boating and tiki bars with captain-piloted adult tours of Naples Bay on its six-passenger boats—floating tiki bars you stock with your favorite libations. (cruisintikisnaples.com) Set sail for sunsets on the Sweet Liberty catamaran (sweetliberty.com) or partake in sunset and dinner cruises aboard the Naples Princess. (naplesprincesscruises.com)

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Bone Hook Brewing Company

S PE A KE A SY ST Y L E Speakeasies recall the Gatsby-esque glamour and mystique of Prohibition-era establishments — when passwords were whispered at hidden portals for entry to secretive hideaways serving illicit spirits.

True to the originals, modern-day versions are intimate cocktail dens taking the art of mixology to new heights.

The Oyster Society Roaring Twentiesand Art Deco-inspired decor, live jazz, and the Sazerac, a classic cocktail with an absinthe mist, lend a speakeasy ambiance to this Marco Island restaurant which emphasizes fresh, eco-conscious seafood. (theoystersociety.com) Rouge The 18-seat lounge clandestinely channels Prohibition-era establishments with a backdoor entry off The French Brasserie Rustique on Fifth Avenue South, dimly lit interiors cloaked in red velvet, and a regal dinner menu. No password is necessary—just text or call to make a reservation. (239-315-3368) Sidebar This cocktail den, in a hidden alley at 505 Fifth in downtown Naples, has tufted-leather sofas, a white onyx bar, and a selection of 80-plus bourbons and whiskeys. No formal restaurant, phone number, or website elevates its intrigue.

CRAFT BREWS ON TAP

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Homegrown and independently owned craft breweries elevate suds to an artform best enjoyed from the tap—with tasting rooms, beer gardens, and patios welcoming the entire family and pets.

Ankrolab Brewing Company 3555 Bayshore Drive, Naples (ankrolab.com) Bone Hook Brewing Company 514 Immokalee Road, Naples (bonehookbrewing.com) Hopsized Brewing Co. 9201 Cockleshell Court, Unit 13, Bonita Springs (hopsizedbrewing.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)

The Speakeasy of Marco Island This waterfront hangout features menu specials, an all-day menu, island-style cocktails, wine, and beer. With 16 TVs, you can kick back and cheer on your team.

Karaoke is served up on Thursday and Saturday evening. (speakeasymarco.com) The Vine Room This Fifth Avenue South venue delivers the true speakeasy experience with a door hidden behind its ivy-covered portal. Serving light fare and classic cocktails created by mixologists who know their history, reservations are highly recommended. (vineroom.com)

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DE STI NATI ON : NIGHT LIF E If variety is what you seek, some locales offer a wide variety of entertainment, dancing, and chilling in the same spot.

MERCATO Mercato is a popular spot for one-stop nightlife— whether chilling out with a stogie and snifter at Burn by Rocky Patel or enjoying live entertainment at restaurants that transform into after-hour nightclubs, like Blue Martini and Cavo Lounge. Game nights, bingo, and pub quizzes liven happy hours at The Hampton Social, Burntwood Tavern, and The 239 Local. (experiencemercato.com) DOWNTOWN NAPLES Third Street South is always abuzz with wine tastings, special events, and prime peoplewatching patios. Late-evening revelers flock to The Bevy for creative cocktails and late-night small plates and to the big-city

ambiance and live jazz at The Clubroom at Campiello Ristorante. (thirdstreetsouth. com) Fifth Avenue South has a bounty of bars and lounges and the monthly Evening on Fifth features outdoor entertainment and live music. (fifthavenuesouth.com) FOUNDERS SQUARE This restaurant hub is also home to South Street City Oven, Bar, and Music, which regularly hosts well-known tribute bands. (founderssquare.southstreetnaples.com) OFF THE HOOK COMEDY CLUB This restaurant-club delivers yucks for a few bucks with cable comedy headliners Thursday through Sunday. (offthehookcomedy.com)

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Home Sweet

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

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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 long-established neighborhood, it has mature landscaping, tree-shaded streets, and proximity to shopping, dining, and entertainment on neighboring Third Street South.

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

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transformed, much like its neighbor, the historic Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.

EAST NAPLES 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, fivemile Lely Resort.

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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 crushed-shell 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.

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

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 onesquare-mile incorporated city with a population of 400 is an ideal outpost for those seeking rural, small-town-America charm, game fishing, and water pursuits.

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GOLDEN GATE ESTATES 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.

IMMOKALEE Settled in the 1870s by hunters, traders, and ranchers, Immokalee maintains its agrarian roots. Its farms yield the majority of America’s tomato crop and the University of Florida’s Southwest Florida Research and Education Center is located here. The Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee draws national entertain80

ment throughout the year.

LAKE PARK 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 family-friendly neighborhood.

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

a boat in the backyard and the convenience of shopping, restaurants, and on-island health care. Many of its single-family homes and condominiums are located on the gulf, canals, or bays.

THE 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.

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Uniquely Designed Resort Style Marina Reopened!

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Neighborhoods in Naples

Park Shore

Pelican Bay

PARK SHORE

Old Naples

NAPLES PARK 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.

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

Mid-rise condominiums offer on-site amenities and locations easily walkable to Fifth Av82

enue 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 commercialresidential Bayfront.

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

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: singlefamily homes, low- and mid-rise condos, and waterfront high-rise towers.

PELICAN BAY This sprawling community of more than 2,100 acres stretches from the gulf to U.S. 41, offering at least 65 individual neighborhoods, high-rise condominiums, and a wide variety of housing options and prices—from the triple-gated The Strand to smaller villas and condo units.

Amenities for residents include a private beach club, 27 holes of golf, fitness, tennis, and onsite restaurants. Artis—Naples and Waterside Shops are close by.

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Hilton Naples

Excellent food, impeccable service Hilton Naples has been serving our community for more than twenty years. We would love to discuss your event and show you our beautiful and diverse banquet and meeting space.

Call Stephanie Roman at 239.659.3108 or email her at sroman@cooperhotels.com

5111 Tamiami Trail North 239.430.4900 I Naples.Hilton.com

2023 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence Shula’s Steak House is the epitome of luxury and exclusivity. From meticulously crafted menus showcasing prime cuts of beef and fresh seafood to an extensive wine selection, every detail is carefully curated to surpass expectations. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, choose Shula’s, and elevate your dining experience to extraordinary heights.

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

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PINE RIDGE This rambling neighborhood of new and 1970s-era single-family homes along the east side of U.S. 41 south 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.

PORT ROYAL 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 Club offers beach access, tennis, dining, and other amenities.

Port Royal

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ROYAL HARBOR 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.

SEAGATE

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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.

Vanderbilt Beach

VANDERBILT BEACH South of Barefoot Beach, this neighborhood offers a multitude of new and older single-family homes on canals, bays, and

the beach, and a mix of gulf-front, low- to high-rise condos, including the new, luxury Mystique. Vanderbilt Beach is an idyllic spot for boaters and nature lovers.

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Eat in Naples The Claw Bar

Flavors

Namba

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

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ZEN ASIAN BBQ 10823 Tamiami Trail N. 260-7037 eatatzen.com

BAKERIES AND SWEETS GRACE & SHELLY’S CUPCAKES 537 Fifth Ave. S. 263-9990 graceandshellyscupcakes.com

Naples is a popular foodie destination for its gastronomical excellence and diversity.

Here is a select list of Naples restaurants in the (239) area code—unless otherwise noted—to get you started. For additional recommendations, reviews, and more, visit naplesillustrated.com or the Greater Naples Chamber directory at napleschamber.org.

MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT 6355 Naples Blvd., Ste. 4-B 572-8936 * menchies.com NORMAN LOVE CONFECTIONS 3747 Tamiami Trail N 687-7215 normanloveconfections.com NOTHING BUNDT CAKES 1410 Pine Ridge Road, Unit 9 294-2484 nothingbundtcakes.com

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TONY’S OFF THIRD 1300 Third St. S. * 262-7999 tonysoffthird.com

CASUAL BAMBU TROPICAL BAR & GRILLE Bayfront Inn 1221 Fifth Ave. S. * 649-5800 bayfrontinnnaples.com COSMOS RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 536 Tamiami Trail N. * 262-8181 cosmospizzanaples.com THE CRUST 8004 Trail Blvd. * 244-8488 thecrustpizza.net DYLAN’S DRAFT HOUSE 1258 Airport-Pulling Road N. 300-0192 * dylansdrafthouse.com EJ’S BAYFRONT CAFE 469 Bayfront Place * 353-4444 3375 Pine Ridge Road 438-1186 ejsbayfrontcafe.com

FIRST WATCH Five locations in Collier County 7163 Radio Road * 304-0746 firstwatch.com THE HANGOUT BY TWO GUYS 2360 Pine Ridge Road * 784-4177 hangoutnaples.com JASON’S DELI 2700 lmmokalee Road, Ste. 1 593-9499 * jasonsdeli.com LAKE PARK DINER 3944 Seventh Ave. N. * 228-6351 thelakeparkdiner.com THE LOCAL 5323 Airport-Pulling Road 596-3276 * thelocalnaples.com MEL’S DINER 3650 Tamiami Trail N. * 643-9898 12035 Collier Blvd. * 455-4242 melsdiners.com NARRATIVE COFFEE ROASTERS Mercato, 9106 Strada Place,

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BURNTWOOD TAVERN Mercato 9110 Strada Place, Ste. 6135 631-6921 * burntwoodtavern.com

KC AMERICAN BISTRO Pavilion Shopping Center 885 Vanderbilt Beach Road 566-2371 kcamericanbistro.com

COOPER’S HAWK WINERY RESTAURANT 11905 Tamiami Trail N. 449-1700 * chwinery.com

RIDGWAY BAR & GRILL 1300 Third St. S. * 262-5500 ridgwaybarandgrill.com

THE HAMPTON SOCIAL Mercato 9114 Strada Place, #12110 * 202-2038 thehamptonsocial.com

SEASONS 52 8930 Tamiami Trail N. 594-8852 seasons52.com

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RIVERWALK AT TIN CITY 1200 Fifth Ave. S. * 263-2734 riverwalktincity.com THE ROOSTER 600 Goodlette Road N. Ste. 101.

228-5973 theroosternaples.com SAM SNEAD’S TAVERN AT LELY RESORT 8004 Lely Resort Blvd.

793-6623 * samsneadslely.com SKILLETS Six locations in Collier County 5628 Strand Blvd. * 596-8202 skilletsrestaurants.com

SUNBURST CAFÉ Pine Ridge Crossing 2340 Pine Ridge Road 263-3123 * sunburstnaples.com THREE60 MARKET AND WINE SHOP 2891 Bayview Drive * 732-7331 three60market.com TRUE FOOD KITCHEN 5375 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 15 431-4580 * truefoodkitchen.com TWISTED SHEEP PIZZA & BREW 3802 Tamiami Trail E. * 919-3287 twistedsheeppizza.com YARD HOUSE Park Shore Plaza 4251 Tamiami Trail N.

263-3773 * yardhouse.com

AMERICAN ALEXANDER’S GARDEN RESTAURANT 4077 Tamiami Trail N. * 262-4999 alexandersnaples.com THE BEVY 360 12th Ave S. * 228-4220 naplesbevy.com BLUE MARTINI Mercato 9114 Strada Place, #12105 591-2583 * bluemartini.com BRICKTOP’S Waterside Shops 5555 Tamiami Trail N. * 596-9112 bricktops.com/naples

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Ste. 4105 * 218-7316 1103 Central Ave. * 234-6496 narrativecoffeeroasters.com

The French Brasserie Rustique

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TOMMY BAHAMA 1220 Third St. S. * 643-6889 tommybahama.com

CUBAN FERNANDEZ THE BULL CUBAN CAFE 3375 Pine Ridge Road * 653-9097 1201 Piper Blvd., Unit 10 * 254-9855 fernandezthebull.com RUMBA CUBAN CAFÉ 1265 Airport-Pulling Road S. 659-2996 * rumbacubancafe.com SANDY’S CUBAN CAFE 1383 Airport-Pulling Road 331-8204 sandyscubancafenaples.com

FRENCH BLEU PROVENCE 1234 Eighth St. S.* 261-8239 bleuprovencenaples.com

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CHEZ BOËT 755 12th Ave. S. * 643-6177 chezboetnaples.com CÔTE D’AZUR 11224 Tamiami Trail N. * 597-8867 cotedazurrestaurant.com ESCARGOT 41 Park Shore PLaza 4351 Tamiami Trail N. * 793-5000 escargot41.com Barbatella

THE FRENCH BRASSERIE RUSTIQUE 365 Fifth Ave. S. * 315-4019 thefrenchnaples.com

GLOBAL BHA! BHA! PERSIAN BISTRO 865 Fifth Ave. S. * 594-5557 bhabhabistro.com FUSE GASTROBAR 2500 Tamiami Trail N., #115

455-4585 fusegastrobar.com KAREEM’S LEBANESE KITCHEN 4270 Tamiami Trail E. * 315-4167 kareemskitchen.com LAMORAGA INTERNATIONAL CUISINE & TAPAS 3936 Tamiami Trail N. * 331-3669

lamoragarestaurant.com HYDE N CHIC 923 Creech Road 404-3065 hydenchicrestaurant.com JANE’S CAFÉ ON THIRD 1209 Third St. S. 261-2253 * janesgardencafe.com

GREEK MYKONOS KUZINA 13510 Tamiami Trail N. 325-8502 mykonoskuzina.com PELAGOS CAFE 4951 Tamiami Trail N. 263-2996

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BARBATELLA 1290 Third St. S. * 263-1955 aielligroup.com

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BICE RISTORANTE 300 Fifth Ave. S. * 262-4044 bice-naples.com BRIO ITALIAN GRILLE Waterside Shops 5505 Tamiami Trail N. 593-5319 * brioitalian.com Bha Bha! Persian Bistro

INDIAN 21 SPICES BY CHEF ASIF 4270 Tamiami Trail E., Ste. 21 919-8830 21spicesdining.com LE INDYA 975 Pine Ridge Road 591-5156 * leindya.com

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

ITALIAN ALDOS ITALIAN TABLE & BAR 4820 Davis Blvd.

659-2536 aldositaliantable.com

AMORE Neapolitan Way 4681 Ninth St. N. 643-2201 amoreristorante.com BAR TULIA 462 Fifth Ave. S. * 228-7606 Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, Ste. 8150 * 438-1031 bartulia.com

CAMPIELLO 1177 Third St. S. * 435-1166 campiellonaples.com

260-7478 limoncellonaples.com MINO ITALIAN PIZZERIA NAPLES 1100 Sixth Ave. S., Ste. 1 302-5990 * minofl.com MIRAMARE RISTORANTE Village Shoppes on Venetian Bay 4236 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. 430-6273 miramarenaples.com OSTERIA TULIA 466 Fifth Ave. S. * 213-2073 osteriatulia.com

DEROMO’S GOURMET MARKET & RESTAURANT Promenade at Bonita Bay 26811 S. Bay Drive, Bonita Springs 325-3583 * deromos.com

PARMESAN PETE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN 7935 Airport-Pulling Road 992-3663 * parmesanpetes.com

LIMONCELLO CUCINA ITALIANO 13800 Tamiami Trail N.

PAZZO! CUCINA ITALIANO 853 Fifth Ave. S. * 434-8494 pazzoitaliancafe.com

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Tacos & Tequila Cantina

Sea Salt

VERGINA 700 Fifth Ave. S. * 659-7008 verginarestaurant.com

MEXICAN BUBBAKOO’S BURRITOS NAPLES 6345 Naples Blvd. * 880-1874 bubbakoos.com FELIPE’S MEXICAN TAQUERIA Park Shore Plaza 4255 Tamiami Trail N. * 302-1444 Logan Landings, 2220 Logan Blvd. N. 323-6619 * felipestaqueria.com K-RICO MEXICAN GRILL Bayfront of Naples 475 Bayfront Place * 316-7662 kricomexicangrill.com

TURCO TACO 410 Ninth St. N. * 331-4527 1514 Immokalee Road, #116 431-6682 theturcotaco.com

SEAFOOD THE BAY HOUSE 799 Walkerbilt Road * 591-3837 bayhousenaples.com BAYSIDE SEAFOOD GRILL & BAR The Village Shops on Venetian Bay 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. 649-5552 baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com THE BOATHOUSE ON NAPLES BAY 990 Broad Ave. S. * 643-2235 boathouseonnaplesbay.com

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Mercato, 9123 Strada Place, #7135 500-8226 * roccostacos.com

THE CLAW BAR 221 Ninth St. S. * 231-3912 theclawbar.com

TACOS & TEQUILA CANTINA 8971 Tamiami Trail N. * 254-8226 4834 Davis Blvd. * 732-8226 8845 Founders Square Drive 329-8226 * tacosandtequilanaples.com

DEEP LAGOON 8777 Tamiami Trail N. * 880-3337 760 N. Collier Blvd., Ste. 105, Marco Island 235-7497 * deeplagoon.com

THE DOCK AT CRAYTON COVE 845 12th Ave. S. * 263-9940 dockcraytoncove.com HOGFISH HARRY’S 600 Neapolitan Way * 776-7623 hogfishharrys.com KEEWAYDIN’S 711 Fifth Ave. S. * 262-5787 phelanfamilybrands.com LA PESCHERIA 474 Fifth Ave. S. * 316-7322 lapescherianaples.com M WATERFRONT GRILLE The Village Shops on Venetian Bay 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. * 263-4421 mwaterfrontgrille.com PINCHERS CRAB SHACK 1200 Fifth Ave. S. * 434-6616 591 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island 970-5391 pinchersusa.com REAL SEAFOOD CO. Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt 8960 Fontana Del Sol Way * 591-3523 realseafoodconaples.com SEA SALT 1186 Third St. S. * 434-7258 aielligroup.com SWAN RIVER SEAFOOD 3741 Tamiami Trail N. * 403-7000 swanriverseafood.com

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USS NEMO RESTAURANT 3745 Tamiami Trail N. * 261-6366 ussnemorestaurant.com

STEAKHOUSES ANDRE’S STEAKHOUSE 2800 Tamiami Trail N. * 263-5851 andressteakhouse.com CHOPS CITY GRILL 837 Fifth Ave. S. * 262-4677 chopscitygrill.com DORONA 2110 Ninth St. N. * 529-2819 aielligroup.com FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR 8985 Tamiami Trail N. * 598-2424 flemingssteakhouse.com OCEAN PRIME 699 Fifth Ave. S. * 430-0404 ocean-prime.com THE PEWTER MUG NORTH 14700 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 14 347-4092 * pewtermugnorth.com SHULA’S STEAK HOUSE 5111 Tamiami Trail N. * 430-4999 shulasnaples.com THE CAPITAL GRILLE 9005 Mercato Drive * 254-0640 thecapitalgrille.com

TWO FILLETS 10395 Tamiami Trail N. * 788-0222 twofillets.com

THE CONTINENTAL AMERICAN PROVISIONS & CRAFT BAR 1205 Third St. S.* 659-0007 damicoscontinental.com

TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK, AND CRAB HOUSE 698 Fourth Ave. S. * 530-3131 trulucks.com

THE PEARL STEAK & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 7935 Airport-Pulling Road N., Ste. 20 591-5939 * thepearlnaples.com

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FROM THE DOC K TO THE DA NCE FLOOR , F IND WHAT YOU NE E D TO MAK E ANY OCC A S I ON S PA RKL E AT NAPLES’ WIDE S E L ECTI ON OF SHOPPING DESTINATI ONS

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PARADISE

Waterside Shops

Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt

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 Mystic Lobster Roll Company. If you seek local honey, baked goods, and flowers, the Shoppes host a year-round farmer’s market. (Vanderbilt Beach Road at Airport-Pulling Road, shopvanderbilt.com)

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Mercato

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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, Sur La Table, and Zen Aveda Salon. Mercato has almost dozen places to eat, drink, or indulge in a treat. (U.S. 41 north of Vanderbilt Beach Road, mercatoshops.com)

Waterside Shops

At the south end of Pelican Bay, Waterside Shops has 60 shops and restaurants—anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue—which draw affluent shoppers to Hermès, Carolina Herrera, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, L’Occitane, and Johnny Was. Many other popular stores offer something for everyone in the family, including Anthropologie, Apple, Beach House of Naples, Pottery Barn, Lilly Pulitzer, La Maison Yamron, and Tesla. (U.S. 41 at Seagate Drive, watersideshops.com)

Village Shops on Venetian Bay

More than 45 upscale shops and restaurants are set in the old-world ambience of this waterfront

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Tin City

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

Coastland Center

Mercato

shopping destination. Meander through A Horse of a Different Color, Wildflower, Teruzzi menswear, Sara Campbell, Wm. Phelps Custom Jewelers, Casanova Venetian Glass & Art, and Sukie’s Wine Shop. You’ll also find big names such as J. McLaughlin, Sperry, and Tommy Bahama. (Gulf Shore Boulevard North at Park Shore, venetianvillage.com)

Coastland Center

Coastland Center, Naples’ only indoor shopping mall, lets you beat the heat or rain while perusing goods at Dillard’s, Macy’s, Aéropostale, Hollister, and Hallmark, or relaxing in an oversized, reclining leather seat at CMX CinéBistro Coastland. (1900 Tamiami Trail N., coastlandcenter.com) NAPLES ON THE GULF 2024

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Third Street South

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 Pulitzer boutique. This sophisticated destination for art, antiques, home and garden decor, gourmet food and wine, and jewelry boasts award-winning dining at Campiello Ristorante & Bar, Sea Salt, Jane’s Café on 3rd, Ridgway Bar & Grill, and The Continental. (thirdstreetsouth.com)

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When you choose Beach House, you’ll experience home in every sense of the word. Our residents and families love our exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care, restaurant-style dining, and commitment to health and safety. Home may be a place, but it’s also a feeling, a way of life, and something we take seriously.

Call (239) 307-1800 today to schedule your personalized visit!

Fifth Avenue South

Fifth Avenue South

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

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Coconut Point

Marco Island

Beach Daisy, on the south end of the island at Marco Walk Plaza, is a favorite for women’s clothing and accessories. Island Style Clothing—on the northern tip—is a go-to for resort wear and shoes.

The Esplanade Shoppes on Smokehouse Bay includes multifamily residences and a marina, as well as Island Cheese Company, Butterfly Beach, and a yoga studio. (esplanadeshoppesatmarcoisland.com)

Coconut Point

Coconut Point is a picturesque outdoor mall featuring 110 stores including Dillard’s, Apple, Michael Kors, J. Jill, Sephora, Tervis, and Barnes & Noble, as well as restaurants surrounding several acres of lakes with a boardwalk. You’ll also discover little gems like Laura Jacob’s Bridal and Naples

Soap Company. Before a show at the 16-screen Regal Coconut Point, indulge at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, South Fork Grille, or Tony Sacco’s pizzeria, or Amfora Mediterranean Restaurant.

(Estero, Fashion Drive off U.S. 41, simon.com/mall/ coconut-point)

Miromar Outlets

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

(Estero, Corkscrew Road, miromaroutlets.com)

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For the first time in our 50-year history, Naples Zoo welcomed four Bornean orangutans.

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

Naples has accommodations to meet every traveler’s needs.

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

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

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

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

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THE GONDOLIER INN

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HAWTHORN SUITES OF NAPLES

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The Capri Inn Cottage

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

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

The Capri Inn

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Naples Bay Resort

Marco Beach Ocean Resort

the Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

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

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

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES NAPLES DOWNTOWN FIFTH AVENUE 124 Rooms 1785 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 261-3500 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES EAST/I-75

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 83 Rooms 1345 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 775-1000 hyatt.com

INN AT PELICAN BAY 99 Rooms

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

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

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

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

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Inn on Fifth

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

SHANGRI-LA SPRINGS NAPLES BAY RESORT & MARINA 85 Rooms 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, FL 34102 (239) 530-1199 (866) 605-1199 naplesbayresort.com

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

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

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THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES 474 Rooms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ne of Naples’ founders, Walter N. Haldeman, built a place in the sun for his friend—Louisville CourierJournal editor Henry Watterson—a block east of the Naples Pier in 1895. It remains today as the city’s oldest house, known as Historic Palm Cottage.

Constructed of tabby mortar—hand-made concrete comprised of water, sand, and shells—this two-story, 3,500-square-foot house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since 1979, it has been preserved under the Naples Historical Society’s stewardship. To-

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day, it showcases artwork, furnishings, and tools dating to the late 1800s. The adjacent half-acre Norris Gardens tells “the story of Naples history through the lens of a garden,” according to the society.

In 2021, the society purchased the 1,530-square-foot, ranch-style home next door at 163 12th Avenue South and its 1935 guest cottage after the owner offered the nonprofit a right of first refusal to purchase the spread for $4.2 million. The Naples Historical Society, thanks to generous donors, snapped up the property to protect the street’s character and expand historical exhibits. It is working to develop 1,000 square feet of new exhibits in the newly acquired house—called the Smith Exhibit Hall in honor of its major benefactors— and an exterior pathway featuring “history stations” chronicling local milestones and the decades-old fruit trees gracing the property.

If you want to experience authentic Old Florida charm, stop by Historic Palm Cottage at 137 12th Ave. S. for a docent-led or self-guided tour of the home and gardens Tuesday to Saturday (from noon to 4 p.m.) or take a 90-min-

ute walking tour of the Naples Historic District, which departs from the cottage. December is an enchanting time to visit, especially in the evening, for the festive holiday decorations.

The Naples Historical Society hosts regular programs and special events on the elegant property throughout the year, including Garden Side Chickee Chats—talks by long-time residents. Special 2024 events include a fullmoon tour with wine and light refreshments ( January 25), Croquet & Chardonnay (March 7) with play and an exploration of the game’s long history, and Summer at the Cottage ( July 13) that will invite families to play croquet and cornhole.

Reservations are recommended for walking tours and programs. Find out about admission prices, special events, and more at 137 12th Ave. S. or napleshistoricalsociety.org.

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