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Naples began as a quaint, quiet fishing town. Many years
later it has now become a safe haven for northerners seeking refuge from
brutal winters. Though a good amount of its population is only visitors throughout the
year, many of those visitors as well as locals find Naples to be a great
fishing spot. Grab your pole and go down to Naples Pier, where each
night you’ll be greeted by sunset gazers and dolphin.
Visit any one of Naples’ beautiful beaches and you’ll see why so
many people call this place home. Naples prides itself on the consistent
priority it puts on the preservation of nature both in and around the
city. That’s why you’ll see a variety of wildlife including birds,
dolphin, eagle, and more. It truly is God’s paradise.
For night life, be sure to visit any one of our exquisite restaurants
along 5th avenue, where you’ll sample some of the most fabulous foods
in the country.
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Naples is also
known for its great shopping. Stroll down 5th Avenue and visit the many
city blocks of art galleries and specialty stores. Naples has some of
the most exquisite shops in Florida; from art galleries to antiques to
jewelry stores, you’ll find everything unique in this upscale
community.
From its beautiful golf courses, to the Har Tru tennis courts sprinkled
within communities all around town, Naples can satisfy even the most
discriminating sports enthusiast.
If you’d rather watch sports, catch a Florida Everglades hockey game
at Germain Area, and cheer on your favorite college sport at Florida Gulf
Coast University. There are pro-golf and tennis tournaments, a greyhound
race track and even speedboat races on the Gulf of Mexico. Southwest
Florida is also the spring training home to some of your favorite
baseball teams, including a class A minor league team, Fort Myers
Miracle.
For the culture enthusiast, book a venue at the Naples Philharmonic,
visit any one of our museums, art galleries and art shows. You’ll find
that Naples is full of culture and the arts- attracting fine artists and
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Las Vegas, NV, Myrtle Beach, SC, and Naples, FL were named as three of
the top-ten U.S. metro areas with the highest growth potential,
according to a recent study issued by Demographics Daily, a publication
of Bizjournals.com (formerly American City Business Journals).
Demographics Daily used latest data available from the U.S. Census
Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis to analyze future growth
prospects for every metro area in the nation. Population growth,
population density, per-capita income expansion, and small-business
growth were all examined as party of the study.
The large amount of growth that has occurred in this area has prompted
an unprecedented real estate boom. If you’re searching for a solid
investment property, Naples is the perfect place for you. Contact us
today for more information. Naples
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Naples, FL is often described as the
golf capital
of the world. With over 100 golf courses from which to choose, and
over 65 golf communities, it has become the vacation destination
for even a golfing beginner.Every major designer and a handful of professional players have dsigned at least one golf course in Naples. Designers include Tom
Fazio, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman and more.
No matter which golf course you select, you’ll find that they
are all in immaculate condition, and that the course design team
has made a tremendous effort to preserve and emphasize the natural
beauty of each location. You’ll find courses near the beach,
meandering through wildlife preserves and surrounding fresh water
lakes.
Though most golf courses are private courses, there are at least
10 courses in the area that are public. The avid golfer often will
take advantage of summer golf specials where often private courses
become available for play by the public. Call your favorite course
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For the Beach goer, Naples boasts some of the most beautiful
coastline beaches and bays in the country. Known for their barely
touched, pristine condition, Southwest Florida prides itself on
its ability to maintain the beaches as close to their natural
state as possible. You won’t find huge crowds or television
crews on any of these beaches- just quiet, relaxation, perfect for
getting away from the hassles of everyday life.
Naples beach stretches for 7 miles along the coast and marries the
Gulf of Mexico to the Southwest Florida coastline. You don’t
have to wear shoes on this beach- the sand is as fine as sugar and
the water is most often calm and submlime. The Gulf of Mexico is
much more tropical than most beaches so if you’re searching for
a more caribbean feel to your Florida vacation, Naples Beach is
the place for you.
Be sure to visit the world-famous Naples Pier, a 1000 foot pier
that reaches well out into the water. Here you’ll meet the
kindest fishermen and the friendliest Pelicans. Watch carefully
and you’ll often see a school of dolphin, and stick around long
enough and you’ll be sure to see one of Naples’ most beautiful
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