Naples Florida
Naples Florida is located in southwest Florida. The actual City of Naples FL has only 20,000 residents and takes up an area that is one mile wide and 8 miles long, on the Gulf of Mexico. But the entire surrounding area is also referred to as Naples and has a population closer to 300,000, of which 100,000 are part-time residents, choosing to spend the winter months in Naples.
Naples Florida is a clean, safe and beautiful area. With lush tropical landscaping throughout, palm tree lined boulevards, and flowers in bloom year round. The vast majority of the area consists of protected preserves and backwaters, making Naples a great place for boaters and fishing. Naples has dozens of golf communities and golf courses, making it a golfers paradise.
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What is the appeal of Naples, that makes so many spend their winter months here? Naples Florida is known for miles of white sand beaches, semi-tropical weather, and a wide selection of year-round activities. Many sections of Naples contain the most affluent neighborhoods in all Florida.
Easy beach access makes Naples particularly appealing. Unlike most of
Florida's beach communities,
where beaches are crowded and difficult to get
to. Naples is not a big tourist
destination. There are only four hotels on the entire 16 miles stretch of
beaches. The beach is bordered by either residential neighborhoods or
preserves.
The Naples Florida economy is driven by the housing demand of second home buyers and those services required by them. There is no heavy industry in Naples, the largest employer is the county (Collier).
Naples Florida Surrounding Area
The "Naples Area" is in the northwest section of Collier County, and
covers an area five times larger than the actual city of Naples.
North of Naples is Bonita Springs and Estero, both in Lee County. There are several
major differences between the Naples FL area, and
Bonita Springs/Estero.
- Beach Access - To find a beach, in Naples, just head west, northwest or south west and you have easy access to any number of the Naples area beaches. In Estero and Bonita Springs, residents either head south to the Bonita Beach Access or north to the Fort Myers Beach access, by traveling around Estero Bay. Many communities in Estero will be a lengthy drive to a beach access point.
- Dining and Shopping - Dining and shopping districts in Naples are throughout the area, they could be north, south, east and west of where you live. In Bonita and Estero, they are mainly along the major highways.
- Second Home Neighborhoods - Naples has a higher concentration of second home neighborhoods
- A Downtown - Naples has a very charming downtown area, referred to as "Olde Naples." It is a popular destination spot, with many community activities, restaurants, bars, shops and services. No such place in Bonita or Estero.
- Higher Property Values - Because of these differences, property value are higher in Naples
For help with Naples Real Estate Contact: Tom Doyle, Realtor
Sun Realty Naples, Fl
