13 Facts About Naples Florida

City of Naples was founded in 1886 by former Confederate general and Kentucky U S Senator John Stuart Williams and his partner, Louisville businessman Walter N Haldeman, the publisher of the Louisville Courier-Journal.

The name Naples Florida caught on when promoters described the bay as "surpassing the bay in Naples Florida, Italy".

The numerous canals and waterfront homes add a distinctive feature to the south portion of Naples Florida and provide access to the Gulf of Mexico for many homeowners.

Economy of Naples Florida is based largely on tourism and was historically based on real estate development and agriculture.

Companies based in Naples Florida include ACI Worldwide, Beasley Broadcast Group, ASG Technologies, and Arthrex, a global medical device company, in addition to numerous small businesses.

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Naples Florida is normally frost-free and the growing season is 365 days.

Naples Florida is served by the District School Board of Collier County and various private institutions, including the following:.

Since February 2001, Naples Florida has been served by several bus routes operated by the Collier Area Transit.

The Naples area is home to several major land reserves, including the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, and Picayune Strand State Forest.

The Naples Florida area is home to the Naples Florida Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, which dates back to 1919.

Downtown Naples Florida is home to The Naples Florida Players, the 5th Avenue South, and 3rd Street South shopping districts, which feature a variety of antique luxury shops.

Naples Florida has a semi-pro soccer team, Naples Florida United FC, which was founded in 2017.

In 2005, Naples Florida was voted the best all-around beach in America by the Travel Channel.