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Favorable word of mouth has served Naples well since its founding in the late 1800s. The first settlers compared the area's subtropical climate, beautiful bay, and top-notch fishing to an Italian paradise, giving the peninsular southwestern Florida city on the Gulf of Mexico not only its name, but also the chic resort reputation that continues to this day.
Nationally acclaimed white-sand beaches, nearly 90 golf courses, and boutique shopping paired with unspoiled, wildlife-rich wetlands.
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