Naples
Naples pier. Photo by Ebyabe. Used under terms of Creative Commons license CC BY-SA 3.0.
Naples has a reputation for attracting a lot of retirees–it might have something to do with the beautiful beaches, wonderful restaurants, many golf courses, and great healthcare systems. But there’s something in Naples for all ages! Visit the Naples Chamber of Commerce to request a relocation guide.
Realty
Visit NaplesArea.com to research general property availability. While we don’t promote one realtor above another, this site is helpful for getting an idea of the types of homes generally available, how many people own vs. rent, price averages, and dollars per square foot.
Schools
The several public schools of Naples are administrated by Collier County Public Schools. Clicking that link will take you to a list.
Private schools include:
- Seacrest Country Day School
- St. Ann Catholic School
- St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
- Royal Palm Academy
- First Baptist Academy
- St. John Neumann Catholic High School
- Community School of Naples
There are four colleges near Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero:
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Ave Maria University
- Florida Southwestern State College
- Hodges University.
News & Weather
Naples Daily News is the local newspaper.
While summers are hot, things start cooling off in October, and we enjoy simply fantastic weather during “Season,” which runs from approximately January to March.
Healthcare
The two main healthcare systems in town are NCH and Physicians Regional, each of which has two hospitals. NCH has 681 beds total, while Physician’s Regional has 201.
Collier Health Services (CHS) is a private, not-for-profit health care provider with 12 health care facilities located throughout Naples and Collier County. CHS provides basic primary and preventative medical and dental health care services.
Recreation
If golf is your game, you’re in luck. Naples has more golf courses per capita than any area in the world.
If you prefer to get your sand and sun on the shore, Naples’ beaches run for more than 10 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, and were voted the best beach in America by the Travel Channel in 2005.
If you enjoy connecting to nature, try the Naples Zoo, the Botanical Gardens, or the many nearby parks, including Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and Picayune Strand State Forest.
For shopping, people-watching, and eating out, try Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, or outdoor malls like Venetian Village or Mercato. The Mercato is particularly known for its nightlife.
If you’re craving culture, there’s Opera Naples, Artis, Naples Players, and the Gulfshore Playhouse to get you started.
…
Christus Victor Lutheran Church is a proud member of the Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce.
