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Naples Is Thriving
Tourism is the number one industry in Southwest Florida. The area has become known as an upscale domestic and international destination for visitors and convention attendees. The Conde Nast Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines have selected The Ritz Carlton/Naples and The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort among the top travel destinations worldwide. The Registry Resort consistently ranks in the top 50 worldwide. Business is booming as well. Structured planning, a low-tax base, and certification as a Florida Blue Chip community contribute to Naples' economy. The Economic Development Council (EDC) a catalyst between private enterprise and county government has predicted double digit annual business growth.

By Land and Overseas
International visitors, as well as tourists from around the U.S., can access our tropical paradise with ease. Interstate-75 provides a convenient link to the east coast of Florida on 4-lan Alligator Alley. Naples Municipal Airport serves more than 150,000 people annually.

Just 25 miles up Interstate 74 from Naples is Southwest Florida International Airport, with scheduled commercial airlines serving destinations in Florida, nationally, and abroad.

Safe Haven
Local businesses, community organizations, and individuals unite to ensure an atmosphere of safety and equality in the community. Well-informed newcomers and an increasing number of international tourists are venturing to Naples because of its reputation as a safe haven for travelers and residents alike.

In a nutshell, Naples is a great place ot visit an to live. The community consensus revolves around controlled growth - keeping the balance between the cherished environment and the needs of its' residents and returning visitors.