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  • 18neighborhoods profiled
  • Updated November 6, 2026

Neighborhood Guides

What defines each community: the water, the golf, the setting and the recent sales.

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Neighborhood Guides

East Naples: A Different Approach to Naples Living

East Naples offers a unique blend of established neighborhoods, modern homes, and growing local districts. With opportunities for single-family homeownership without mandatory HOA fees, convenient access to downtown Naples, and a variety of housing styles, the area offers an appealing alternative to traditional gated communities.

Neighborhood Guides

Park Shore: Gulf-front towers and inland homes along Venetian Bay

A look at Park Shore in Naples — Gulf-front towers and inland homes along Venetian Bay. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

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Aqualane Shores: Deep-water canal neighborhood between Old Naples and Port Royal

A look at Aqualane Shores in Naples — deep-water canal neighborhood between Old Naples and Port Royal. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

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Marco Island: The largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, ringed by Gulf beaches and canals

A look at Marco Island in Marco Island — the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, ringed by Gulf beaches and canals. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

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Old Naples: Historic, walkable district steps from the Gulf and Fifth Avenue South

A look at Old Naples in Naples — historic, walkable district steps from the Gulf and Fifth Avenue South. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

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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.

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.

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Miromar Lakes: Freshwater-lake community in Estero with a private beach

A look at Miromar Lakes in Estero — freshwater-lake community in Estero with a private beach. The place, the amenities, and the lifestyle.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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