It’s fun to visit Naples any time of year, but fall is an especially great time to take advantage of some of the state’s best sunrises and sunsets. While it’s easy to get drawn into the blue skies and warm temperatures, heading out a bit early or ending your day on the beach can be just as fantastic.
Even if you’re not a morning person, you certainly won’t want to miss the experience of watching the sun come up over the sand and water. Southwest Florida has plenty of great spots to choose from, including Vanderbilt Beach, North Gulfshore Beach and Tigertail Beach.
Towards the end of the day you may want to venture to Naples Pier. It’s an especially popular location around sunset, so be sure and get there early if you want to grab a seat to watch
Located just minutes from the Gulf and the stylish shops and restaurants of 5th Avenue South, Eight Fifty Central is now selling in Naples. This sophisticated new property brings your choice of 22 private residences to the area, all topping ground level office and retail space.
Buyers can choose from a two-bedroom, two-bath condo with around 1,300 square feet of living space. This particular floor plan allows for an island kitchen and a balcony. There’s also the option of a slightly larger two-bedroom plus a den floor plan within the boutique property.
The largest units of Eight Fifty Central include three-bedrooms and three-baths. With around 1,600 square feet of living space, the condos additionally provide space for a large balcony, serving
Home sales are booming in South Naples right now, particularly in the popular communities of Fiddler’s Creek, Naples Reserve and Isles of Collier Preserve. Stock Development reports it’s already been a great year for the company, with several models currently open for viewing in all three neighborhoods.
Since the beginning of May alone, Stock reports a summer sales pace of 113 new home contracts, totaling more than $117 million. For all of 2019, Stock reports 238 home sales, worth an estimated $279 million.
In particular, at Isles of Collier Preserve potential buyers can tour 12 model homes right now. The community consists of three series of homes designs from Stock, starting at around 2,400 square feet of living space. Home designs from Stock
The master-planned community of Ave Maria is now a five-time award winner when it comes to Collier County’s Community of the Year. The community just picked up the award for the fifth time from the Collier Building Industry Association.
A panel of independent judges ranks communities in Collier County each year on things like recreation, a community’s overall amenity package and outdoor use amenities. This may include gazebos, sculptures and paths. The category of recreation takes into account things like a community’s pools, tennis facilities and golf facilities.
In particular, the designation gives credit to Ave Maria’s seemingly endless supply of added amenities, including trails, parks with sports fields, an amphitheater, dog park and bocce
If you’re searching for a place to spend your Golden Years, Naples is the place to be. Time after time the city’s been named a top city for retirees, with the most recent designation calling it the number one city for early retirement. The latest ranking comes from the personal finance website Magnify Money. It puts Naples at the top of the list for what it calls a “FIRE” retirement.
According to the website, FIRE stands for a city where you can be “financially independent” and “retire early”. Those who practice FIRE hope to achieve as early of a retirement as possible, but only at a time when they’ve been able to attain enough financial independence that they no longer need conventional employment to sustain their
Construction begins soon for a brand-new community headed to Naples. Manatee Cove is set to go up on 75-acres of land, conveniently located off Manatee Road and US 41 in eastern Collier County.
The entire project calls for around 160 single-family homes when complete. Buyers will have their choice of either a single-story home or a two-story home in the community. While home prices have not been announced just yet for the new community, the homes of Manatee Cove are expected to include the addition of smart home technology.
According to Pulte Homes, the developer of Manatee Cove, the home designs will also feature open living space, large owner’s suites and well designed and appointed kitchens. Construction on the new homes should begin
For waterfront luxury at Vanderbilt Beach, explore the endless possibilities of a Moraya Bay lifestyle. The beachfront high-rise overlooks the Gulf with large residences and an array of shared community amenities.
Constructed in the late 2000s, the condo building provides indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a fitness room, as well as a boardroom and guest suites. You’ll also find waterfront dining, concierge service, garage parking and spa areas available to residents of Moraya Bay.
Many prospective residents, however, are drawn to the building for its private beach club and its exceptional views overlooking one of the best locations in the Naples area. Ranging from around 3,900 to 4,500 square feet of living space, you’ll find such private
Already one of the most popular golf clubs in the Naples area, Naples Lakes Country Club recently picked up the honor of being named the Top Golf Course and Country Club in Collier County. The honor comes from the Readers’ Choice Awards competition, as decided by readers of the Naples Daily News.
It’s just one of the many state and local awards the club’s picked up over the years. It’s right in line with other top honors bestowed on the club, including another recent award from readers of Gulfshore Life Magazine. For that award, Naples Lakes was also named the top golf course in Collier County and received the honor of finalist in a category recognizing its tennis facility.
Back in early 2019, the club additionally earned a number eleven spot in
New homes are going fast in Avalon, as the Naples community nears a close-out. Less than two-dozen luxury carriage homes remain for sale in the new construction neighborhood located near Downtown Naples.
Only about two years old now, Avalon of Naples offers around 150 carriage homes in a British West Indies-design. Buyers can expect to find two- or three-bedroom floor plans with up to a two-car garage.
All of the units of Avalon include open floor plans complete with a large lanai. Priced mostly in the $300,000s, the homes of Avalon typically range from around 1,300 to 1,700 square feet of living space.
The price point proves especially appealing in the Naples area, as does the convenience of a maintenance-free lifestyle. Avalon opens up the
For gated living in North Naples, come home to the impressive community of Carlton Lakes. This family-friendly community not only sits in a fantastic Naples location, but it also serves up some impressive home designs, with a variety of unique options for buyers to choose from.
The home designs of Carlton Lakes are certainly desirable, with options including garden homes, carriage homes, luxury villas and single-family homes. This makes it possible to choose from a cozy two-bedroom, two-bath design, or even a much larger single-family home with plenty of room for a larger family to live and entertain.
Some of the more affordably priced residential options in Carlton Lakes can be found in the low $200,000s. There are also some larger residential
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