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Weekend Guide · October 27, 2026
What To Do This Weekend in the Naples Florida
Things to do this weekend in the Naples Florida, Oct 30-Nov 1: the 5th Avenue South Halloween Spooktacular, Día de los Muertos at the Botanical Garden, farmers markets, and live music.
October 23, 2026
The Most Walkable Neighborhoods in Naples, Florida
Naples walkability by the numbers: Olde Naples is the most walkable neighborhood at Walk Score 58, Fifth Avenue South runs 68-83, and the waterfront communities are car-dependent by design.
October 23, 2026
Naples Home Prices 2026: Market Trends and What to Expect
Naples home prices in 2026: the $575,000 area median versus the $1.1 million city median, days on market, months of supply, and how Aqualane Shores, Park Shore, Olde Naples, Pelican Bay, and The Moorings stack up.
October 20, 2026
Golf Course Communities in Naples: Inside The Vineyards
Golf course living in Naples: The Vineyards and its 36 holes, 70,000-square-foot clubhouse, layered HOA costs, and the builder's-eye checklist before you buy into a golf community.
October 16, 2026
Naples Beach Access: Public Beaches and Private Clubs
How Naples beach access works: public beaches with parking at Lowdermilk, Vanderbilt Beach, and Delnor-Wiggins, plus how the Park Shore and Pelican Bay private beach clubs operate.
Weekend Guide · October 15, 2026
What To Do This Weekend in the Naples Florida: October 16-18, 2026
Archived edition: the Naples Polish Film Festival gala in Olde Naples, the Vanderbilt Farmers Market, a museum opening, live music, and family events for October 16-18.
October 2026
Buying a Home in Naples: A Step-by-Step Guide
The step-by-step process for buying a home in Naples: current market data, neighborhood selection, and what to check before you make an offer, from a licensed Certified Building Contractor.
October 2026
New Construction in Naples: What a Builder Checks Before You Buy
What to check before buying new construction in Naples: the current building code, impact glass, elevations, permits, warranties, and impact fees, from a licensed Certified Building Contractor.
October 2026
Selling a Home in Naples: Pricing, Timing, and Prep
How to price, time, and prepare a Naples home for sale: current market data, the snowbird season, and a builder's-eye checklist from Olde Naples to Pelican Bay.
October 2026
Naples Canal Homes: Docks, Boat Lifts, and Gulf Access
How deep are the canals in Aqualane Shores, Port Royal, The Moorings, and Coquina Sands? Docks, boat lifts, seawalls, and bridge-free Gulf access in Naples canal homes.
October 2026
Naples Flood Zones and Flood Insurance: What Buyers Need to Know
What Zone AE, VE, and X mean for buyers, how Risk Rating 2.0 prices flood insurance, and why the elevation certificate matters in a Naples waterfront purchase.
July 2026
Understanding Construction Quality in Naples Luxury Homes
What to look for beyond the finishes: structural integrity, building materials, and renovation readiness in the Naples market.
July 2026
Relocating to Naples: How to Choose the Right Neighborhood
Aqualane Shores versus Park Shore, Moorings versus Pelican Bay. Lifestyle, lot characteristics, construction, and long-term value.
July 2026
Renovation or New Construction? A Builder's Framework
When renovating makes sense, when building new is the smarter play, and how to run the numbers before you commit.
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