There’s plenty of reasons to call Naples home. In my “Moving to Naples: The Un-Tourist Guide” book, I highlight 14 of those reasons. But now, there’s yet another reason why moving to Naples is attractive. The American Lung Association has named Naples one of the cleanest metropolitan areas in the country for ozone pollution. Southern […]
Naples•ism #33: Organic Food Cafe, Juice Bar, Grocery
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida If you are familiar with California at all, you know it has countless cafes that exude that classic California laid-back ambiance while serving up organic goodness. So why am I talking about California when I live in Naples Florida? Because a slice of this California lifestyle exists at Food & Thought in […]
Naples•ism #14: A Walk Through the Florida Swamp
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida Over Labor Day weekend, we drove out to Clyde Butcher’s place to participate in his infamous Swamp Walk. If you’re not familiar with Clyde Butcher, he’s a legendary photographer whose black-and-white photos capture the essence of Florida’s Big Cypress Preserve and the Everglades. His home and gallery just happen to […]
Naples•ism #16: Kayaking Naples’ Waters
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida When you live and work in Naples Florida, it’s sometimes difficult to really enjoy all this beachfront town has to offer. But today was one of those days when we said let’s enjoy the day … and so we went kayaking. For this excursion, we drove down to Marco Island’s […]
Naples•ism #17: Flamingos on Naples’ Lawns
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida Only in Florida … flamingo lawn ornaments! Apparently I’ve been in Naples too long because I do think these are kind of cute.
Naples•ism #1: Naples Temperatures Not As Hot As You Might Think
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida Seeing 100° plus temperatures across the Northeast and Midwest this summer got me thinking about Naples’ weather. For the most part, my family lives in Jersey and they wonder how me and my husband could possibly live in Florida where it’s so HOT. I find that to be funny considering here in Naples […]
Naples•ism #19: Food & Fun at Seminole Casino Immokalee
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida My husband and I are not big gamblers … one, because we lose more than we win; and two, because we’re never willing to bet the amount of money we’d need for a big win. Needless to say, the Seminole Casino in Immokalee is not a place we visit frequently, […]
Naples•ism #10: Blooming Golden Rain Tree
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida Photo by Alysia Shivers Realtor Beautiful Golden Rain Tree in full bloom in Naples Florida. This photo doesn’t do it justice. It was spectacular! Apparently it only blooms once a year, but when it does it is intense as you can see. Its colorful petals consume the tree. _________________________________________________________________ Alysia […]
Naples•ism #11: Year-Round Naples Farm Markets
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida One of my favorite things about Naples Florida living is year-round farm markets. I love getting fresh veggies and fruits not to mention a selection of delicious treats and fun crafts every weekend throughout the year. The funny thing is that during the winter months you can find these markets […]
Naples•ism #8: New York Style Bagels, Cookies & More
Naples•ism: All Things Naples Florida It’s true … I write about food a lot. I can’t help it. There are so many places here in Naples that I swear we could eat at a different restaurant every night for a year and still not get to them all. I do get excited when I see […]
