Along with dozens of acres of preserves and 20 lakes, swaying palm trees are the norm at Autumn Woods in North Naples. This gated community is not only desirable for its location and its amenities, but also for its attempts to incorporate the natural beauty of the region into its landscaping. That’s what lead the Florida Division of Forestry to award it with the Certificate of Achievement for Community Forest Designation. Autumn Woods the first community in the entire county to receive such a distinction. As for some of its amenities, the gated community includes two swimming pools and a heat ..read more

If you’re searching for the top place to live in the entire nation, you’ll want to turn your attention to sunny Florida. Naples was just named the number one spot, at least according to the Scholaroo. Those involved in the ranking looked at 151 cities in the US, then ranked them based on eight relevant indicators, including dozens of metrics in the categories of happiness and satisfaction. The main eight were quality of life, affordability, the economy, and crime and safety. They also considered opportunity, education, health care, and infrastructure. Naples took the top spot for health care ..read more

Home to mostly year-round residents of all ages, family-friendly Waterways of Naples offers a strong sense of community. Made up of more than 400 homes and 150 acres of lakes, the community was mostly built up between the late 1990s to the early 2000s.  Because of all the lakes in this gated community, residents can commonly be seen out kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and canoeing in area waterways. Most of the homes also have the advantage of water views. As well, the community includes a fishing pier, a clubhouse with a fitness center, a picnic area, and a children’s playground. You ..read more

From funky little shops to upscale delights, there are five main areas that form the core of Downtown Naples, and each is known for its own unique vibe. Fifth Avenue South Popular Fifth Avenue South is a one mile stretch of roadway filled with cafes, restaurants, shops, and boutiques. You’ll also find salons and spas, art galleries, a community theater, and a hotel. Essentially Main Street in Naples, Fifth Avenue South is popular with locals and visitors, alike. Third Street South Third Street South is a four-block section of upscale stores, many of which tend to be independently owned. This ..read more

With the advantage of good schools and affordable HOA fees, family-friendly Orange Blossom Ranch is an ideal place to search for a new place to call home in Naples. This master-planned, gated community includes the option of executive homes or villas from Lennar. Some of the villas in Orange Blossom Ranch from Lennar start at around 1,400 square feet of living space. This villa contains three-bedrooms and two-baths in a single-story design. There is also a slightly larger villa floorplan in Orange Blossom Ranch that includes two-bedrooms, two-baths, and a den for flexibility. The villas addit ..read more

From swimming pools and tennis courts to exceptional water and beachfront views, some of our favorite high-rises in Naples have it all. Kalea Bay Kalea Bay is an impressive multi-building development in North Naples. Currently, units are being promoted in Tower 300, which means a three-bedroom plus a den with around 3,700 total square feet of space. Each tower includes a rooftop terrace, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and a sky lounge. Additional shared amenities include a clubhouse, dining options, several additional swimming pools, tennis, and more. The Brittany The Brittany is an estab ..read more

If you’re a part-time golfing enthusiast or you’re currently working on perfecting your game, you’re sure to enjoy the many advantages of living at Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club in Naples. This bundled golf community happens to feature one of the area’s largest aqua driving ranges. The 27-hole golf course at Heritage Bay is made up of three unique nines, with rolling fairways, natural preserves, lakes, and eight sets of tees. Because each home at Heritage Bay comes with a full club membership including golf, all members of the club enjoy equal access to the course and the reservation o ..read more

For a premier North Naples location, you certainly can’t go wrong with Ventana Pointe. This intimate, new community brings 77 exclusive new homesites to the area, with options typically ranging from around 1,800 square feet to more than 3,400 square feet of living space. The homes of Ventana Pointe typically include between two- to five-bedrooms and at least two-baths. The homes additionally come in both single and two-story floorplans with an open layout. Buyers have their choice of five different plans. The smallest floorplan in the community offers two-bedrooms and two-baths, in a single-s ..read more

Located just minutes from Naples and Bonita Beaches, spacious Vanderbilt Lakes can realistically be described as a wooded enclave. This gated development was built up starting in the late 1980s. While you won’t find any new construction homes here, you will sometimes find resale opportunities in the established community. Today, Vanderbilt Lakes features large oak trees and lakeside benches for admiring the views. Made up of hundreds of residences, buyers in Vanderbilt Lakes can commonly choose from attached villas, low-rise condos, or single-family estate homes in a number of different neigh ..read more

With its own championship golf course, both indoor and outdoor dining options, fitness and more, it’s easy to eat, drink, golf, and repeat at Olde Cypress. This celebrated private golf course and country club community is spread out across more than 500-acres in North Naples. You might say the centerpiece of the gated community is the 18-hole championship golf course. The PB Dye course isn’t the only club amenity, though. Olde Cypress also offers access to four Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center and aerobics center, two pickleball courts, and a swimming pool. An outdoor entertainment pat ..read more