naples pier: Old Naples, Remnants of the Past We Cherish and Were Able to Survive
- 07/14/13 05:26 AM
The Town of Naples was recognized in Florida by the 1880's. Little more than a hundred years ago the population was a scant 34 full time residents and would blossom to over 80 in the winter months. There began our vacation destination for the masses albeit to a much lesser degree than today.
I so wish I had a Time Machine and visited during the first Florida real estate boom in the early 1900's. Lots in Old Naples (new Naples then) were going for $10 a piece. It astounds me that the survey was completed by 1886 and platted … (0 comments)
naples pier: Life's a Beach!
- 02/18/10 03:33 AM
Although it's almost always sunny here we've been having a heckuva winter. Highs in the low 70's and lows in the high 40's, I believe that there's some snickering going on out there but the reality is we should be enjoying the low 80's at this time of year. Our saving grace is that many Canadians enjoy our climate also and aren't affected by the "cold" we're experiencing. Maybe that will change soon and I surely hope it does. Oh, we still have swimmers and boaters and beach bathers going on about their business without a care in the World but alas it … (0 comments)
The Town of Naples was recognized in Florida by the 1880's. Little more than a hundred years ago the population was a scant 34 full time residents and would blossom to over 80 in the winter months. There began our vacation destination for the masses albeit to a much lesser degree than today. 
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