Looking for something to do this summer in Naples? The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club will again host its popular Summer Jazz on the Gulf concert series. This will mark the 31st consecutive year of the fun, free concert series, combining a diverse selection of Jazz entertainment with beautiful views of the Gulf, gorgeous […]
Food, Fun & Games at the 2015 Collier County Fair in Naples Florida
Food, fun, games, entertainment … what’s not to love about a fair? Collier County Fair in Naples Florida is going on right now through Sunday, March 22, 2015. For the complete schedule, click here. For me, I can’t let a year go by without getting a corn dog and a funnel cake. And I love […]
Top Attractions in Southwest Florida
Naples and Southwest Florida have some fantastic attractions. From an arena where you can catch an ice hockey game or learn to ice skate yourself to beautiful state parks to zoos and wildlife refuges that allow you to enjoy creatures big and small, there’s something here for everyone. Here’s a list of the top 13 based on […]
Get in the Christmas Spirit with the Naples Boat Parade
It’s time for the 2014 Naples Christmas Boat Parade! On December 13, watercraft of all shapes and sizes will take to the Naples Bay to show off their Christmas spirit with lots of lights and fanfare. The festivities kick off at 6:15 p.m. and continue till 8 p.m. Organized by the Marine Industries Association of […]
This Weekend in Naples: Stone Crab Festival
If you have not attended the Stone Crab Festival, you are truly missing out! A Naples favorite, the Stone Crab Festival is an action-packed weekend taking place at various locations on the historic Old Naples waterfront, including Tin City, Bayfront, and Port-O-Call Marina. Plenty of fresh, locally-harvested stone crab claws, fish and shellfish, live music, […]
First Annual Naples Boat Show This Weekend
Meander the Naples City Dock gazing at and even hopping aboard million-dollar yachts at the first annual Naples Boat Show downtown at the Naples City Dock and Crayton Cove runs Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, 2014. The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and will feature displays […]
Great Kid-Friendly Activities in Naples
Naples Florida is a “perfect winter family escape,” touted a recent article in The Boston Globe. As correspondent Caitlin Hurley points out, most families think Orlando when planning a Florida vacation, but there are many family-friendly activities in Naples in addition to its beautiful beaches. What exactly are those family-oriented activities? The article mentions: Naples Zoo […]
Get a Behind-The-Scenes Look at The Naples Zoo
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Naples Zoo’s Caribbean Wonder Garden on Thursday, December 12 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Hosted by the Urban Land Institute, guest speaker Ellie Krier will share insights into the zoo’s transition from a private garden to a nationally accredited zoo and its future development plans. Word on the street […]
Third Street South Festival Kicks Off Naples’ Holiday Season
Third Street South in Naples, full of twinkly lights and wonderful holiday decorations, will officially launch the Holiday Season with the Festival of Lights. The festival opens with a tree lighting ceremony featuring our Mayor, who will light the official Naples’ Christmas tree on November 25. This ceremonious moment will kick off a week-long calendar […]
Dunkin’ Donuts Unveils New Doughnuts & More
It’s almost impossible for me to pass by a Dunkin’ Donuts in Naples without stopping in to see if my all-time favorite doughnut — vanilla cream — is on the shelf. And even when it’s not, which so often it isn’t, I still walk out of there with a sugary treat. So they really had to twist my […]
