Most people only get to spend a few days of vacation time each year visiting a tropical ocean paradise. Naples residents are smart enough to live in one year round.
Living in Naples
The Naples Metropolitan Area is home to just under half a million residents. The metro area includes Marco Island and unincorporated regions of Collier County such as East Naples and Everglades City.
Beaches on the Gulf Coast are famous for their clean white sand and clear blue water. Luckily, popularity hasn't spoiled the beauty of this region. Along with public beach areas, there are many nature preserves and land conservation zones. Some of these offer walking tours for visitors to see the unique plants and wildlife of the Florida Everglades.
Work and Leisure
The main industry of the Naples area is tourism. There are numerous resorts and shopping districts catering to every imaginable taste. One section of shops focuses on local crafts, another emphasizes antiques, and still others focus on upscale brand names.
The local chamber of commerce encourages small business development and offers support programs to business owners interested in relocating or branching out to the Naples area.
Sports in Naples
The sport of Naples is golf. Naples is known by many as the golf capital of the world. And no wonder - there are over 20 public and 40 private courses in the metro area.
Travel in and Around
Locally, residents travel equally by car, boat, bicycle, and foot. Naples has a small municipal airport with limited service, but most air travel is actually conducted through South Florida International Airport in Fort Myers.
For those seeking a more traditional form of travel, Naples hosts the Florida Swamp Buggy races three times a year.