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Welcome to Naples Florida

Welcome to Naples, a paradise of sun, shore and nature harmoniously blended with the cosmopolitan and cultural center this city has become. Despite its metropolitan population and myriad housing developments, Naples remembers its Indian and early pioneering heritage. This diversity combined with its host of attractions, amenities and activities make Naples a great place to live and visit. We're showcasing all that Naples Florida has to offer right here. Make this web site your springboard for jumping into the Cities and Lifestyles that make up our paradise !

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Historical photo albums, wildlife, nature and scenery -- here are some links---

historical Swamp Buggy photo albumHistorical Swamp Buggy Photos detailing this wild and wacky sport started in the 1940's and still enjoyed today right here in Naples, Florida!

Naples Downtown Photo Album - including photos of parks, beaches, intracoastal waterway, and historical photos dating back to 1906.


Quick Naples Florida Links

Naples Pier
In January, 1888, there was no pier. The Naples Company found and purchased the fastest steamship on the coast: Captain Merritt's "Fearless". This ship, which ran from Punta Gorda to Naples, entered through Gordon's Pass, up into the Bay of Naples, according to the Company's promotional brochure. However, in low tide, passengers had to be shuttled ashore by "lighters" out in the Gulf, which featured troublesome sandbars (and some rock'n'roll).

Thus, a construction contract was let to Captain James Canty in Ft. Myers in June, 1888, for a 600-foot T-shaped wharf in 18 feet deep water on the Gulf side, facing the hotel. Pilings and timbers were off-loaded in the surf and towed ashore...read the History of Naples Pier »


History of Naples - From Calusa Indians to Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens - a look at the history of Naples Florida.


 

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Naples Events

April 14 ~ Naples Artcrafters Fine Art and Craft Show
Cambier Park a0am - 4pm

May 12, 2012 ~ Great Dock Canoe Race
Crayton Cove (12th Avenue South and 8th Street South on Naples Bay) 11 am

June 16, 2012 ~ Summer Jazz Concert at Naples Beach Hotel
7-10pm at the Watkins Lawn. Additional parking at Lowdermilk Park

July 4, 2012 ~ Parade Along 3rd Street South and 5th Avenue
10am - 12 Noon

July 4, 2012 ~ Fireworks
Naples Pier 9-9:30pm

July 21, 2012 ~ Summer Jazz Concert at Naples Beach Hotel
7-10pm at the Watkins Lawn. Additional parking at Lowdermilk Park


EVERY SATURDAY
Third Street Farmer's Market
7:30 am till 11:30 am behind Tommy Bahama in the Neopolitan parking area betwee Third Street South and Gordon Drive.
Fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, baked goods, flowers, jams & jellies, pasta, candles, shells, soaps and much more.