Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is open after Hurricane Ian and it’s still glorious
Amenities, treeline, dunes were destroyed by the storm.
Naples Daily News Staff
Key points
- Parking fills up quickly and is limited to lots 1 and 2.
Bring cash to pay fees as there’s no guardhouse.
Pets are not allowed on the beach itself but can go inside the park.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park reopened in May 2023 after suffering major damage during Hurricane Ian. The popular, natural Naples beach is a local favorite, has historically ranked high in national best beach lists and ranks as the No. 1 best thing to do in Naples by U.S. News & World Report.
Before Ian, the park attracted about a half-million visitors each year.
Read more about the park and how it looks now on naplesnews.com.
Plans for a new three-story mixed-used building on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples have resurfaced.
Laura Layden | Naples Daily News
But they look much different than a few years ago.
The city’s Design Review Board got the first look on Wednesday, embracing the changes, but asking for a few more.
The building will include a new restaurant and four condos, which will operate as hotel rooms, rented by the night.
The proposed site for the new building is at 472 Fifth Avenue S. It’s now home to a single-story building, flanked by newer, taller ones that house the Del Mar and Osteria Tulia restaurants.
Read more about this new concept on naplesnews.com
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U.S. News & World Report bases its Best Places to Live in the U.S. on a host of factors: the local job market, housing affordability, quality of life, the desirability of living in that area for non-residents, and the area’s appeal in actually attracting new residents. Looking for a new city to call home, or wondering if your city made the list?
6. Naples, Florida
This Florida city offers everything you’d expect from a Gulf of Mexico waterfront destination. The biggest dilemma when chilling on the pearly white sands in Naples is which way to look. On one side are the rolling waves, and on the other are the gleaming mansions that make up Millionaires’ Row. But more than beaches, Naples offers top-notch dining and shopping, beautiful golf courses and many features that make this an oasis for retirees escaping wintry climates.
Read on to reveal the top places to live across the country…
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Collier County, Florida has emerged as a beacon of generosity and compassion, claiming the prestigious title of the most charitable county in the Sunshine State. According a new study by SmartAsset, a financial company., the residents of Collier County have showcased an unwavering commitment to giving back to their community. With an impressive array of charitable initiatives, passionate volunteers, and a collective spirit of altruism, this county has set an inspiring example for the rest of Florida and beyond.
Read more about Collier County giving on naplesnewsnow.com
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Naples, Florida – The real estate market in golf communities in Naples, Florida is booming, with home values soaring higher than the rest of the market. Demand for properties in these exclusive communities has reached such a fever pitch that some hopeful buyers are facing waiting lists of two years or more.
According to Naples Florida Travel Guide, Naples, regarded as the Golf Capital of the World, features over 70 golf courses, ranging from bundled golf to exclusive private clubs. Within the broader Naples area, there are 92 golf courses, which covers Bonita Springs through Naples and on to Marco Island. Furthermore, when you include all of SWFL (Estero and Fort Myers) is home to over 150 golf courses, many of which are nestled within gated neighborhoods.
Properties within these golf course communities come with a wide range of price tags, varying from $400,000 to well over $4 million, depending on factors such as location, size, and features. Some of the most sought-after golf course communities in Naples include Quail West, Grey Oaks, and Talis Park, among others. These communities offer not only exquisite golf courses but also a plethora of amenities such as clubhouses, fitness centers, and more.
The high demand for homes in these golf communities has resulted in waiting lists of two years or more for some lucky buyers. The allure of golf course living in Naples, coupled with the limited supply of available homes, has contributed to this remarkable phenomenon. Consequently, home values in these communities have surged, outpacing the broader real estate market.
Read more about Naples, Florida Golf Communites on naplesnewsnow.com
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Diana Biederman | Naples Daily News
…with idea that began on Bonita Beach
What if we just stayed on vacation forever?
It’s something that many of us fantasize about, but this meditation on life was inspired during a Bonita Springs snowbird season decades ago, leading to the birth of Tommy Bahama.
Although Tommy’s not an actual human, the behemoth Floridian lifestyle brand encompassing products ranging from fashion and home furnishings to food and tropical cocktails is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2023.
The founders’ first foray was menswear, hitting store department stores in 1993.
Two years later, what was initially planned as the company’s first standalone retail store changed when a real estate opportunity in Olde Naples proved irresistible.
The brand’s CEO, Doug Wood, credits Barbara Walker of Neapolitan Enterprises for igniting an idea in 1995 when two of Tommy’s co-founders, Tony Margolis and Bob Emfield, wanted to open their first retail store.
It was Margolis, Emfield and their wives who were inspired on Bonita Beach years ago to create the brand.
The gents thought 1,000 square feet, but Walker showed them a space eight times that size.
The result? Two shops, one for menswear, a second for womenswear, both sandwiching what would become the brand’s first-ever restaurant.
From Naples to a National Presence – read the story on Naples Daily News
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