Long before tourists strolled its boardwalks, Tin City’s waterfront played a crucial role in Naples’ development. This historic district has reinvented itself multiple times while preserving its maritime heritage. Let’s explore this Naples landmark. Native American Roots The story of…
The Naples Pier is more than just a popular spot for fishing and watching sunsets. This iconic landmark has a rich history intertwined with the development of Naples itself. Here are 10 facts about the Naples Pier that might surprise…
There’s an unsung hero playing a vital role in maintaining Naples’ coastal paradise: mangroves. These remarkable trees are an essential part of our ecosystem and way of life. Naples and the surrounding area is part of the largest mangrove forest…
Barron Gift Collier Sr., was a self-made millionaire whose vision reshaped Southwest Florida. Collier was born in Memphis, Tennessee in 1873. At age 16, he quit school to work for the Illinois Central Railroad, but his entrepreneurial spirit quickly led…
When you stroll down 12th Avenue South in Naples, you might not immediately notice the unassuming structure at number 137. But this modest house, known as Palm Cottage, is actually the oldest house in Naples. It is also a treasure…
Naples is known for its luxurious lifestyle, but even within this paradise, one neighborhood stands above the rest. Port Royal, nestled along the southern edge of Naples, has become synonymous with exclusivity and opulence. But how did this once-humble stretch…
