OUR REGION NAPLES Coastal Luxe & Walkable Attractions You won’t find a prettier coastal city on the Gulf of Mexico. At its heart lies a polished but laid-back downtown with world-class dining, sophisticated shopping, art galleries, theaters and well-appointed boutique hotels. Steps away is a coconut palm-lined beach where the Gulf’s calm, blue waters lap at powdery white sand. Tucked away in the dunes here are impressive mansions that are winter homes of Wall Street elites, A-list entertainers and other jetsetters. MARCO ISLAND A Beach Community With a Wild Side The largest and most famous of the Ten Thousand Islands, this upscale beach destination is surrounded by aqua blue waters where dolphins play and seabirds dive. EVERGLADES CITY Pristine Spaces & Offbeat Places The Gulf Coast’s gateway to Everglades National Park, Everglades City and neighboring Chokoloskee Island are often called Florida’s Last Frontier. It is also known as the “Stone Crab Capital of the World” thanks to its renowned stone crab fishing fleet. Marco Island IMMOKALEE & AVE MARIA Gaming, Ranchland & Rugged Landscapes Immokalee This largely rural area is a top tomato-producing region in the U.S., and home to the Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee offers round-the-clock entertainment. Ave Maria This master-planned university town is home to the impressive Ave Maria Oratory, which visitors can tour. The deep wilderness surrounding town is great for wildlife-spotting. EXPLORE MORE Scan the code for an in-depth look at our cities & towns. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park P ARADISECO AST.COM 9
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