Already celebrated for its beaches, fine dining, golf courses, and thriving arts scene, Collier County has now earned recognition as one of the best places in Florida to own a small business.
A new study from SmartAsset ranked Florida’s most small-business-friendly counties, and Collier landed in the top five—coming in at No. 4 overall, according to a recent article by Mark H. Bickel of Naples Daily News.
SmartAsset based its rankings on five key factors: the current small business ownership rate, the five-year growth rate in ownership, the share of income generated by small businesses, the five-year growth in that income share, and income tax data. These categories were combined into a total score to assess each county’s appeal for entrepreneurs.
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Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News
Not that we didn’t know this already, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded: Naples is a great place to retire in Florida.
Kiplinger agrees, picking Naples as one of its six ‘best places’ to retire in Florida for 2025.
What Kiplinger said about retiring to Naples
If you want to show off your Ferrari, hit the links, and retire in style on Florida’s west coast
For those drawn to Florida’s Gulf Coast, Naples is synonymous with wealth and the good life, and with an ample population of retirees. Parks, golf courses, and pickleball courts abound, not to mention the enduring attraction of its beaches, with their soft sands, calm waters, and spectacular sunsets.
Read on for Naples by the Numbers on naplesnews.com.
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Laura Layden | Naples Daily News
The latest Forbes list of the richest people on the planet includes a handful of Southwest Florida residents.
It doesn’t come as a surprise, as some have maintained their status for years.
In fact, none of the names are new this year.
There are seven local residents on the 2025 list, the same as last year, all with a Naples address.
Shahid Khan has retained his title as the richest person in Naples – and Southwest Florida. His net worth has grown to $13.4 billion, up from $12.2 billion last year.
Read more about Shahid Khan on naplesnews.com.
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Mark H. Bickel | Naples Daily News
A Naples home is No. 1 on the list for most expensive single-family property transfers in Collier County from March 1-31, 2025.
This home is located at 3880 Rum Row. It has five bedrooms and eight bathrooms. It sold for $34,000,000.
Get the details on this Rum Row property and the rest of the Top 10 real estate sales in Collier County recorded for March 2025 on naplesnews.com.
Kendall Little | Naples Daily News
It’s official. Naples Daily News has crowned the winner of the BEST pizza in Collier County.
After weeks of voting, one pizza joint is victorious.
Drum roll please!
With 64.64% of the votes, the winner is… LowBrow!
“This win shines a really valuable light on the work our staff does,” said owner Antonio Longobardo. “It’s a proud moment for our staff to receive the community recognition for their hard work.”
What are some favorites to try at LowBrow? Find out on naplesnews.com.
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Kendall Little | Naples Daily News
Naples chef Kayla Pfeiffer is on fire.
She opened the Bicyclette Cookshop with Louis Mele in November 2023, offering dishes inspired by creativity rather than conventions. The restaurant was nationally recognized on USA Today’s Restaurants of the Year 2025 list.
Pfeiffer also became a 2024 champion of The Food Network’s “Chopped,” worked as an executive chef at acclaimed Naples restaurants The French Brasserie on Fifth Avenue South and Bar Tulia in Mercato, and created a menu and helped open the kitchen at PJK Neighborhood Chinese ― all before she has turned 30.
This year, she was named a semi-finalist in the prestigious culinary James Beard Awards. Pfeiffer was nominated in the Emerging Chef category of the awards.
Heyday Cookshop will be at U.S. 41 and Neapolitan, offering a New American menu that is distinct from Bicyclette, yet on-theme with the mission to bring something fresh and new to Naples.
Read more on naplesnews.com.
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