Reasons Why Families Choose Naples, Florida

Naples, Florida is widely known for its beautiful white sand beaches and its warm climate, yet there are a plethora of additional benefits to living in the area and families who already live in Naples or are looking to move there are more than aware. Some of the key benefits to living in Southwest Florida’s Naples include safety, dining, cleanliness, outdoor activities, architecture, year-round events, good schools, and employment opportunities.

The crime rate in Naples, Florida sits far below the national average. Reports indicate the crime rate in Naples is also approximately 86 percent lower than the Florida state average. The police officer to resident ratio is high as well, which helps to keep the crime rate low.

Some of the best dining options in the nation are located in Naples. Favorites include Osteria Tulia, The Grill at Ritz Carlton, Truluck’s and the Turtle Club.

When it comes to the cleanliness of Naples, the word pristine comes to mind. Litter-free roads, smaller signs, clean beaches, and meticulously landscaping all contribute to the overall beauty in this slice of paradise.

There is an abundance of outdoor adventure possibilities in Naples, including golfing, boating, fishing, snorkeling, parasailing, paddle boarding, and more. The warm and sunny weather draws people to enjoy the outdoors. And for those who want to enjoy a little bit of relaxation in the sun, the beaches are stunning from sunrise to sunset, with Naples offering some of the most vibrant, awe-inspiring and colorful sunsets.

Year-round events are also hosted in Naples, drawing residents to go out and about and drawing visitors to the area. Music and art festivals, a yearly seafood festival, craft beer festival and musical performances catering to those who follow all genres fill the area throughout all months of the year.

In addition to all of the above, Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South districts offer boutiques, various specialty shops and outdoor cafes, offering a multitude of shopping and dining options as well as dancing and other nightlife.

Naples was reported to be the happiest and healthiest city in the United States, according to Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index in 2016, and it is easy to see why.

Welcome Readers

I am a 4th generation native Floridian and has lived in Naples since 1977. Growing up in the area has afforded me a deep, intimate knowledge of Southwest Florida and everything it has to offer to residents and visitors – especially in the residential real estate market.

I have been a licensed REALTOR® since 1993. I've bought and sold residential real estate all over Southwest Florida from Marco Island to Cape Coral, and everywhere in between. My focus is concentrated on vacation and second homes, investment homes for the golf enthusiast, and those desiring the waterfront lifestyle. I specializes in resales, renovations, pre-construction and new construction homes.

I attended the University of South Florida with studies in Business and hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Hodges University.

When I'm not serving clients, I take advantage of Southwest Florida’s world-class dining and shopping, and is an avid boater as well. Additionally, I am very active in the community, attending and organizing social activities for many local causes.

I've been married to my husband, Rich, for over 23 years and have two sons who attend local schools.