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BIG SHOTS PREPARES TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN NAPLES

BIG SHOTS PREPARES TO OPEN ITS DOORS IN NAPLES

Naples News Now | March 13, 2023

Residents of Naples, Florida have something to look forward to as Big Shots, a golf entertainment company, prepares to open its doors in the area. The company will be operating the twelve-hole Nicholas Design golf course and also building the Big Shots Golf Entertainment Facility at the Golden Gate Golf Course.

The Big Shots Golf Entertainment Facility is a state-of-the-art facility that will offer an innovative golfing experience to residents and tourists alike.  The new facility will include a two-story tee-line with interactive, climate-controlled tee boxes featuring cutting-edge technology powered by TrackMan Range. These enhancements allow BigShots Golf games to be enjoyed by players of all ages and skill levels. Avid golfers can play full rounds on virtual golf courses all over the world, this will allow golfers to play on some of the world’s most famous courses without leaving the facility. The simulators use advanced technology to create a realistic golfing experience, complete with realistic graphics, sounds, and even weather conditions.

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Naples – the best place to live in the United States

Naples – the best place to live in the United States

by Naples News Now

Being the best place to call home in the whole country, Naples deserves the honor.

Naples, Florida, has been declared the best place to live in the United States, making a life in SW Florida a dream come true.

Collier County’s Naples is a beautiful seaside city. This place has white sand beaches, a tropical environment, and a high standard of living. This gem of the Gulf Coast has risen to the top of various “best places to live” rankings.

Mostly, Naples enjoys a warm and sunny atmosphere all year. On average, there are 264 clear days a year, making it perfect for sports like golf, fishing, and boating.

Read more about why Naples is the best place to live in the USA.

Contact David to find your home in the best place to live – Naples, Florida. David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

50th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show January 5-8

50th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show January 5-8

Hurricane Ian canceled the boat show in November. The 50th Annual Fort Myers Boat Show will take place in the historic downtown Fort Myers riverfront this weekend. Ian destroyed the yacht basin where the show usually takes place.

The city of Fort Myers worked with the organizers to find a new date and location for the show.

The largest exhibition of boats, boating products, and services on the west coast of Florida with more than 500 boats. All types and sizes of boats will be on exhibit.

Contact David to find a boating dream home in Southwest Florida. Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Things to do in Naples this weekend

Things to do in Naples this weekend

Art Fair

Naples Art New Year’s Art Fair
January 7 & 8 | 10 am-5 pm
Cambier Park, 755 Eighth Street S, Naples
Info on Facebook Events

Comedy

Comedian Ginger Billy
January 5-7
Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, #1100
Drew Hunter standup shows
January 8-11
Shows for both cost $35+
offthehookcomedy.com or 239-389-6901

I’ll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
One-woman play starring Patty Caroli as Sue Mengers
January 4-22
Arts Center Theatre, Marco Town Center, 1089 N. Collier Blvd., No. 432, Marco Island
Based on the story of Sue Mengers, a Hollywood agent to stars Barbra Streisand, Burt Reynolds, Cher and more.
$40
239-394-4221 or marcoislandart.org

Music

Nash to Naples Songwriter Fest
January 7 | 6 p.m.
Cambier Park, Naples
Donations welcome
An inside look at the process behind writing favorite country songs, with Andrew Albert, Paul Sikes, Emily Falvey, Emily Landis, Johnny McGuire, Brock Berryhill, and Neon Union with Andrew Millsaps and Leo Brooks.
Bring your own seating

Naples Jazzmasters Dixieland Band
January 7 | 2-4 pm
River Park Community Center, 301 11th St. N., Naples
Upcoming concerts on February 11, March 4, April 1
Free – donations appreciated
naplesjazzsociety.com

Great Wolf Lodge is Splashing into Naples in 2024

Great Wolf Lodge is Splashing into Naples in 2024

South Florida families looking to strengthen their pack will have a new, fun, adventure-filled getaway in 2024, as Great Wolf Resorts, North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts, broke ground on its newest resort in Naples, Fla.

Great Wolf Lodge South Florida will become the brand’s 21st resort in North America, featuring 500 family-friendly suites and an expansive 100,000-square-foot indoor water park. The resort will sit on 20 acres on the eastern edge of Collier County, near the I-75 and Collier Blvd interchange and next to the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, making for a convenient, fun-filled getaway for families across South Florida and a significant economic engine for the region.

With a rough construction timeline of 18-24 months, Great Wolf Lodge South Florida is expected to celebrate its grand opening in spring/summer of 2024.

source: https://greatwolf.com

Read more about the family fun coming to Naples on https://www.greatwolf.com/naples

Great Wolf has nineteen resorts in the U.S. and Canada with two more coming – Naples, and Baltimore area. The Naples resort will be built on 20 acres near the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Collier County.

The appearance will be similar to other Great Wolf lodges with 500 rooms. A 62,000 sq ft Great Wolf Adventure Park will be a feature of the resort.

Lots more news about the Naples groundbreaking for the 100,000 sq ft water park can be found here.

If you are interested in finding a home in the Naples area email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.