Once again, Naples has made the news and garnered national and international attention for our community’s ambience, economy, and attractions!
Did you know that Naples ranks as one of America’s happiest and healthiest spots? A recent Gallup poll looked at 189 metropolitan areas across the country, conducting 178,000 interviews with residents of those communities. Measures of happiness and general well being included life evaluation, emotional health, physical health, healthy behaviors, work environment, and other criteria. Of those 189 cities, Naples is proud to rank #9 in the nation! Yes, we know it’s a joy to live here, and personally I’m not sure that those Gallup criteria adequately capture the intangible ambience that makes Naples such a special place…but it’s a delightful affirmation to see Naples so high on the list. You can check out the full Gallup listing here.
And the Naples luxury home market has captured national attention as well. A new luxury home survey conducted by Coldwell Banker Previews International ranks Naples #2 among places with the most active home listings of $1 million or more. Only New York City offers more selection in the $1 million plus market. Naples outpaced well known resort communities such as Scottsdale, Boca Raton, Palm Springs, and Honolulu. In our current market, an active high end market reflects confidence in the economy - and other cities that ranked highly on the Coldwell Banker survey were large urban areas (New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Washington DC for example). Naples can indeed hold its own against other luxury real estate markets nationwide. Check out more from the Coldwell Banker survey here.
It’s a short drive north to Sanibel Island…one of the world’s best shelling locations, according to Travel and Leisure Magazine, and the #1 vacation destination in the world, according to Frommers. (That’s right. Sanibel beat out Paris and Tahiti.) Whether you want to explore the Ding Darling Nature Preserve, pick up shells at Bowman’s Beach, photograph osprey at the lighthouse, bike the island, or just cruise over the Causeway and explore - the world’s best is in our back yard! Read more about day tripping to Sanibel here.
And finally, I’ll make mention of a brand new Naples attraction, the Revs Institute. This unique museum provides an opportunity to view exhibits of rare automobiles and a glimpse into automotive history. You’ll hear more about the Revs Institute soon, but don’t miss the chance to plan a visit. Learn about this Collier County attraction here.
Naples and the surrounding area can’t be beat for its terrific combination of attractions and things to do, thriving local economy and real estate market, and overall health and happiness of its residents!
