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We're showcasing all that Southwest Florida has to offer right here. Make this web site your springboard for jumping into the Cities and Lifestyles that make up our paradise!

You'll find dining directories that provide locations and cuisine information. Our Sports and Outdoors sections offer detailed park and beach information -- directions, phone numbers and photos. Visitor Information sections includes helpful telephone numbers such as area transportation, road service, hospitals, and Chambers of Commerce, along with general area information, history and historical photos.

360-Degree PanImage Tours are available throughout our Southwest Florida websites -- NO PLUG-INS NEEDED! Just click and view -- here are just a few ---

Naples Downtown - offers information on Third Street South, Fifth Avenue, Crayton Cove, restaurants, eateries, shopping and more.

Tin City - is Naples' original shopping sensation. Here, in a setting which recalls Naples' nautical past, you'll find more than 40 creative boutiques and great restaurants.

Hotel Escalante - Naples - an intimate, luxury hideaway reminiscent of an old-world Mediterranean villa, nestled in four acres of exotic tropical gardens and located as close to the beach as a beachfront hotel.

Olde Marco Island Inn and Suites - Escape to a romantic tropical island resort that only feels like a million miles away. Let warm tropical breezes transport you to 1883, a time when the Olde Marco Inn was built by Captain Bill Collier on Calusa Indian grounds. Luxuriate in the Island elegant suites that now grace the property and surround our historic Victorian jewel of an Inn. Bask under our sun, revel in our sunsets.



Our newest Southwest Florida Web Sites.

Port of the Islands Marina
The Port of the Islands Marina is a boater's paradise with direct access not only to the Gulf of Mexico, but also to the Ten Thousand Islands, the famed backwaters of the Everglades. It is an angler's paradise where fishing adventures abound in a serene and tranquil setting and fishing limits are easily met.


Downing-Frye Realty, Inc with offices in Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island and Port Charlotte. Downing-Frye Realty, Inc, has been #1 in real estate transactions in Naples for the last six years. They have also been voted Best Real Estate Office by the Naples Daily News readers for five straight years. Downing-Frye is home to 695 agents. Utilizing cutting edge technology, the company is well positioned to fulfill their client's needs.



Bayfront is strategically situated on Naples Bay and at the foot of Fifth Avenue South, there is nothing modest about this upscale oasis. Bayfront's colorful European architecture is an eye catching and memorable landmark in Old Naples. Strolling on brick-laden pathways, shoppers have intimate access to all their needs. Rare finds in the shops coupled with the impeccable cuisine of the restaurants take the Bayfront experience to a new level. There's always a new opportunity to enhance the day at Bayfront. World-class crafts by famous designers and artisans are found in their stores. Highly trained culinary teams work in their kitchens. The restaurants' gourmet fare is complimented by an atmosphere ranging from informal to lavish, depending on the diner's mood or taste. The shops are detailed in exquisite woodwork, imported stone, artistic displays and staffed by friendly, knowledgeable representatives to complete the "total" shopping experience.


Naples Florida offers exquisite sunsets, incredible shopping, championship golf & white sand beaches while being home to some of the most luxurious waterfront estates and condos in the world. Naples is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida.

Realestate-link.com, Inc. has state of the art technology, combined with knowledge of both residential and commercial real estate in Naples and Southwest Florida. If you are looking for a new home, boat slip, investment property or commercial venture we have the skill, background and technology to guide you trough the process and locate the Naples, Florida property you are looking for.

Realestate-link.com, Inc. will help you find the home or investment that meets your needs in Naples, Florida.


Marco Island Florida luxury waterfront vacation rentals

Marco Rental Properties - offering 2 luxury waterfront Vacation Rental Properties on Marco Island, Florida


Allied Paver Systems Southwest Florida provides on time, high quality services to contractors and homeowners alike. Walkways, Driveways, Retaining Walls, Pool Decks, Paver Patios, Steps....and more.

Quick Links

Charleston South - Premier waterfront opportunity by Palm Coast Development. Luxury condos with private boat slips in Punta Gorda Isles Florida.

St. Matthew's House - Naples, Florida - St. Matthew's House is a homeless shelter and soup kitchen with a recovery program. Our goal is to feed the hungry and to help people recover lives lost to addiction and homelessness.

Travel Writers' Tales

The Stoneburner Companies - The Stoneburner Companies are actively involved in mixed use, office, condominium, retail, residential and commercial real estate development including land acquisition, design conception, construction planning, and establishing marketing strategy.


Special Thanks to Oscar Thompson, Nanette Sanson and Joel Gewirtz for many of the photos found in the Southwest Florida City Guides:


Oscar Thompson/OscarStock

Nanette Sanson
In Portrait Naples and Collier County

Joel Gewirtz
CPA, Photographer
Coffee Table Book of Marco Island now available Email walkmarco@aol.com

FEATURED EVENTS

July 3, 2008 ~ Miracle Independence Week Fireworks
Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Rd., Ft. Myers
Contact: 239-768-4210

July 4, 2008 ~ Bonita Springs Fourth of July Celebration Parade
Old 41 Rd. and Riverside Park, Bonita Springs
Contact: 239-949-6262

July 4, 2008 ~ Naples Downtown Parade and Fireworks
Parade begins at Broad Avenue South, Then north onThird Street and up 5th Avenue South - Fireworks at Naples Pier, Naples
Contact: 239-435-3742 or 239-213-7120

July 4, 2008 ~ Riverfest
Centennial Park, Ft. Myers
Contact: 239-332-6813

July 4, 2008 ~ Fort Myers Beach Fireworks
Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier & Times Square, Ft. Myers Beach
Contact: 239-454-7500

July 4, 2008 ~ Independence Day Celebration on Sanibel
Periwinkle Way and Sanibel Causeway, Sanibel Island
Contact: 239-472-1080

July 4, 2008 ~ Red, White and Boom Celebration
Cape Coral Pkwy., Cape Coral
Contact: 239-549-6900

July 12-13, 2008 ~ MangoMania Tropical Fruit Fair
German-American Social Club, 2101 Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral
Contact: 239-283-4842

July 25-26, 2008 ~ Back Country Classic presented by Maverick and Yahama
Port of the Islands Resort and Marina, Naples / Everglades City
$15,000 in Cash Prizes
Click Here for Details
Contact: Ron Riley 239-671-9347

August 16, 2008 ~ 13th Annual Birthday Bash
Imaginarium Hands-On Museum, 2000 Cranford Ave., Ft. Myers
Contact: 239-337-3332

August 30, 2008 ~ Miracle Labor Day Weekend Fireworks
Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Rd., Ft. Myers
Contact: 239-768-4210

August 30-31, 2008 ~ Summerset Regatta
Sailboat Regatta Fort Myers Beach Pier, Ft. Myers Beach
Contact: 239-936-0857

August 30 - September 1, 2008 ~ Annual Labor Day Weekend Muck-About - Big Cypress
At Big Cypress Gallery - 52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee
Clyde and Niki Butcher offer Swamp Walks, Folk Music, Food, Movies, Camera Demonstrations, Environmental Booths, Cartoonist and much more. Click Here for details.

September 6-7, 2008 ~ Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival
Fifth Avenue South, Naples
Contact: 239-435-3742 Septemer 19-20, 2008 ~ Caloosahatchee River Roast & BBQ Festival
Lee Civic Center Grounds, 11831 Bayshore Rd, North Ft. Myers
Contact: 239-543-8368

October 3-5, 2008 ~ Red Snook Catch & Release Charity Fishing Tournament
Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Launch Sites: Naples - Bayview Park, Goodland - Calusa Island Marina, Chokoloskee - Outdoor Resorts
Click Here for Details

October 11 - 12, 2008 ~ Pirate Festival
Old San Carlos Blvd., Ft. Myers Beach
Contact: 239-454-7500

October 17-19, 2008 ~ Oktoberfest
German-American Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
Contact: 239-283-1400

October 18-19, 2008 ~ Jazz on the Green
Outdoor Jazz Concert - Estero Community Park, Estero
Contact: 239-477-4683

October 18-19, 2008 ~ Naples Fall Art Festival
Downtown Naples
Contact: 239-435-3742

October 18-31, 2008 ~ Halloween Express Mini Train Rides
Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr., Ft. Myers
Contact: 239-267-1905

October 19-26, 2008 ~ “Ding” Darling Days
Birding and Eco-Festival - J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel Island
Contact: 239-472-1100 ext. 221

October 24-26, 2008 ~ Oktoberfest
German-American Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Road, Cape Coral
Contact: 239-283-1400

October 25, 2008 ~ Naples Artcrafters Outdoor Show & Sale
Cambier Park, Naples
Contact: 239-352-3036

October 25, 2008 ~ 59th Annual Swamp Buggy Parade
From Coastland Mall along 41 to Third Avenue South, Naples
Contact: 239-774-2701

October 25 - November 2, 2008 ~ The Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival
Various locations in Lee County, Matlacha
Contact: 239-433-3855

November 1, 2008 ~ Art in the Park
Park Street, Naples - Naples Art Association
Contact: 239-262-6517

November 15, 2008 ~ Fall Arts & Crafts Show
Marco Arts Center
Contact: 239-394-4221

December 4, 2008 ~ Christmas Walk / Tree Lighting
Sugden Plaza / Downtown Naples
Contact: 239-435-3742

December 6, 2008 ~ Art in the Park
Park Street, Naples - Naples Art Association
Contact: 239-262-6517

December 9, 2008 ~ Christmas Parade
Downtown Naples
Contact: 239-213-7120

December 13, 2008 ~ Naples Artcrafters Outdoor Show & Sale
Cambier Park, Naples
Contact: 239-352-3036

December 27-28, 2008 ~ Naples New Year's ARt Festival
Downtown Naples
Contact: 239-435-3742

December 31, 2008 ~ New Year's Eve Fireworks
Naples Pier
Contact: 239-213-7120

January 3, 2009 ~ Art in the Park
Park Street, Naples - Naples Art Association
Contact: 239-262-6517

January 10, 2009 ~ Naples Artcrafters Outdoor Show & Sale
Cambier Park, Naples
Contact: 239-352-3036

Looking for Photos??

Historical photo albums, wildlife, nature and scenery -- here are links to a sampling of what you will find throughout our Florida City Guides


Marco Island Historical Photo Album
- An Everglades hunting camp in 1906, a Seminole Indian Village in the 1940's - see how Marco Island looked at the turn of the century.


Historical Swamp Buggy Photos
-- Collier County's early development in the 1930's and 1940's was highlighted by the emergance of strange looking vehicles featuring huge balloon tires, gun racks, and usually sporting an unusual name like "Dirt Dobber or Tumblebug". These buggies were born out of necessity, as there was no effective way to penetrate the vast, boggy mire known as Collier county except for the versatile "Swamp Buggy".

Known as Swamp Buggies, Woods Buggies, and Hunting Buggies, these vehicles were used for everything from Sunday afternoon outings to hunting expeditions into the Everglades.


Quicktour of Naples
- Just a sample of what Naples Florida has to offer...


Naples Downtown Photo Album
- including photos of parks, beaches, intracoastal waterway, and historical photos dating back to 1906.

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MasterLink Club Staffing Services Inc.
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Mason Realty

Mason Realty, Inc - a full service real estate company serving Naples, Bonita Springs and Estero Florida. New Construction - Real Estate Sales - Vacation Rentals


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The Hyatt Sarasota is a casual luxury hotel in a resort-like setting, including our own private marina on Sarasota Bay. In the heart of Florida's cultural coast, the Hyatt Sarasota hotel is just steps from premier theaters, restaurants, museums and more. Book Online for Hyatt's Best Rate Guarantee


The Crowne Plaza West Palm Beach combines service and amenities to create affordable luxury. With it's central location near Worth Ave. shopping and downtown nightlife the Crowne Plaza is the place for your West Palm Beach stay. See for yourself online at our official website, click here now.


Everglades Kayak Fishing - Catch the Experience!

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