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About Naples, Florida

White-sand Gulf beaches, more than 100 golf courses, a world-class dining and shopping scene, and the untamed beauty of the Everglades next door — here’s your guide to life in Florida’s magnificent city.

About Florida’s Magnificent City

Naples was once a sleepy getaway on the southwest coast of Florida where well-to-do older folks, many of them hailing from the Midwest, relocated to collect a few shells, play a little golf, and enjoy their sunset years. Technicolor sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico are still a prime asset, but there’s been a sea change in Naples and other neighboring Collier County communities over the past few years — the average age of the typical new arrival has declined dramatically.

Not only is Naples the pinnacle of luxury communities and a mecca for shopping and dining connoisseurs alike, it has earned a reputation for some of the most sought-after golf courses in the world. Naples presently boasts over 100 golf courses, some of them part of extraordinary golf communities that surround magnificent homes and condominiums.

The powdery Gulf beaches are pristine, well-kept shops and al fresco cafes abound in Olde Naples, and the Naples Pier remains the best place in town to take in a lingering sunset. Fishing — both inshore among mangrove-lined inlets and offshore in the Gulf — is excellent. Despite the recent growth spurt, much of the region has been preserved as natural habitat and wildlife sanctuaries. It’s entirely possible to play golf in the morning and take an airboat tour of the nearby Everglades in the afternoon.

Naples is best known for its white sandy beaches, upscale cosmopolitan downtown, and an abundance of championship golf courses. Only steps away from island seclusion or the untamed tropical wilderness of the Everglades, visitors and residents can enjoy a remarkable variety of outdoor activities year-round.

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