04-07-2025, 10:25 AM | #1 |
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Fellow Floridians
Long time no post....I know there used to be a ton of Floridian neighbors on the page.
Looking for hot spots in Naples mostly or if its worth a day trip to Marco Island. The wifes 50th is coming up and Naples is where she wanted to go. We have been before but I'm looking for people in the know to unleash the hidden secrets. Fine dining Excellent shopping Etc Etc Thanks in advance, and miss ya all....work Post COVID has required so much more admin time that I rarely get on the page anymore |
04-07-2025, 01:40 PM | #2 |
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Hello stranger! I don’t have anything to add but wanted to say hi. I haven’t been on here in months myself. Sounds like you’ve been very busy! Hope you find some good options for the wife’s birthday!
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04-07-2025, 01:52 PM | #3 | |
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Ever since everyone moved to Florida for freedom after the pandemic the work has just been insane! People were horrible enough drivers but now add people from all over the country who moved here and the roads are a death trap. Can't complain, busy work lines the pockets. Thank you for the well wishes and hope all is well with you and the family. |
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04-07-2025, 01:57 PM | #4 |
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Florida guy living in Georgia here. One of my really good friends I used to work with is in Naples, I can ask him. When you say 'hot spot', what exactly are you looking for?
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04-07-2025, 02:07 PM | #5 | |
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I guess Hot Spot to me would be a place that might be trendy for shopping like 5th Avenue. 5th Ave is really all I know in Naples. I have heard about an area called Mercato with shops and dining but never been. Somewhere that you might not just stumble across being a tourist. Shopping, restaurant, bar, scenic location....just trying to see a little more of the area than our resort and 5th Ave |
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04-07-2025, 03:34 PM | #6 |
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Oh yeah, my cousin was telling me this weekend about the endless traffic and accidents. We were just in Treasure Island/Sarasota this past weekend. The traffic wasn’t too terrible but every time I go I see more and more being built and always tons of additional road work.
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04-07-2025, 04:29 PM | #7 |
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I vacationed in Naples a few years ago. Most anywhere downtown is nice with many restaurants. Bring a fat wallet. Drove through Marco Island but didn’t eat there. Almost all the beach front property in Marco is hotels or private.
We were there in September before the winter rush so the traffic wasn’t too bad. Thanksgiving through Valentine’s Day are the busiest with way too many people. I was in Naples in the summer 35 years ago and there weren’t all that many people there then. But it was a bit hot at that time of year.
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I'll ask my buddy down in Naples and report back. |
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Just saw Dave last week. He rolls through about every week or two. Love that guy! Had a great "life" talk with him about a month ago regarding our industry and the local scene. |
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04-09-2025, 10:46 AM | #11 | |
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Buddy in Naples says an area called Mercato is good for restaurants and nightlife. I've never been but he's lived there for many years so I trust his judgement. Have fun with whatever you decide to do ![]() |
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