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Naples & Southwest Florida real estate, explained.

Monthly market numbers, neighborhood guides and plain-English advice for buyers and sellers — from the licensees of Waterfront Realty Group, serving Southwest Florida since 1986.

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  • 16neighborhoods profiled
  • Updated October 5, 2026

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Neighborhood Guides

Bonita Bay: Gated waterfront community with a marina and private beach club

A look at Bonita Bay in Bonita Springs — gated waterfront community with a marina and private beach club. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Lifestyle

What's New Around Southwest Florida — Week of September 14, 2026

New restaurants, businesses, and happenings around Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, and Estero for the week of September 14, 2026 — with links to the source coverage.

Neighborhood Guides

Pelican Bay: North Naples community with private Gulf beach access

A look at Pelican Bay in Naples — North Naples community with private Gulf beach access. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Lifestyle

Five golfing communities around Naples

5 Golf Communities Worth Falling in Love With in Southwest Florida

Neighborhood Guides

Port Royal: Deep-water boating address at the southern tip of Naples

A look at Port Royal in Naples — deep-water boating address at the southern tip of Naples. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Neighborhood Guides

Gulf Harbour: Yacht-and-country-club community on the Caloosahatchee River

A look at Gulf Harbour in Fort Myers — yacht-and-country-club community on the Caloosahatchee River. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Neighborhood Guides

Barefoot Beach: Gated beachfront community on a Gulf barrier island

A look at Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs — gated beachfront community on a Gulf barrier island. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Market Reports

Southwest Florida Market Milestone — September 2026

Real MLS numbers for Southwest Florida in September 2026: median closed price $355,000, 31,743 active listings, 9,513 closed sales in the last 90 days.

Neighborhood Guides

Pelican Landing: Gated Bonita Springs community with a private Gulf-island beach park

A look at Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs — gated Bonita Springs community with a private Gulf-island beach park. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Neighborhood Guides

Lely Resort: East Naples golf community with three courses and a resident club

A look at Lely Resort in Naples — East Naples golf community with three courses and a resident club. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Lifestyle

What's New Around Southwest Florida — Week of August 17, 2026

New restaurants, businesses, and happenings around Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, and Estero for the week of August 17, 2026 — with links to the source coverage.

Neighborhood Guides

Fiddler's Creek: Master-planned resort community on the Naples-to-Marco corridor

A look at Fiddler's Creek in Naples — master-planned resort community on the Naples-to-Marco corridor. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

Free home valuation

What would your home sell for this season?

A licensed Waterfront Realtor prepares a no-obligation market analysis from recent closed sales around you — not an algorithm.