Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT NAPLES FL
I encourage you to review the most Frequently Asked Questions about our area if you are considering moving to southwest Florida. Additionally, if you would like additional information about the Naples or Bonita Springs area feel free to contact me and I’ll point you in the right direction.
Where is Naples located?
Naples FL is located on the southwest coast of Florida. And, with miles and miles of beautiful beaches, we are now known as the Paradise Coast.
What is the population of Naples and Collier County?
The Permanent Population of Naples as well as Collier County. This information is based on the latest census.
- Population: 386,161
- Median Age: 49.57
- Median Household Income (2017): $62,407
- Median Single-Family Home Sales Price (June 2022): $749,900
- Number of Tourists Annually (2017): 1,823,300
Geography
Collier County is the second largest county east of the Mississippi River. Surprised? I know I was the first time I heard the statistic. However, when you look at the total area, we have a large amount of agricultural land as well as the vast landscape of the Everglades.
Area – Total Area (sq. miles ) 2,305.02
Area – Total Land Area (sq. miles) 1,998.32
How is the weather?
Naples enjoys tropical weather year-round, with average highs ranging from the mid-’70s to mid-’90s. And, the average lows range from the mid-’50s to the mid-’70s. It all depends on the time of year. In general, we have more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
Why Should I Move to Naples?
US News and World Report Ranks Naples Among Top 5 places to Retire
Naples Ranked #1 Best Beach Towns to Live in by WalletHub
Naples Ranked Best Place to Retire Early
Naples Ranked #1 Place to Retire by Smartasset
Fort Myers Ranked #1 Place to Retire by US News & World Report
Naples Named Best Place to Retire by Smart Asset
Forbes Magazine: # 1 Best Cities in America for Future Job Growth: Naples
Top Twenty Beach Town Housing Markets: #2 Naples, #5 Marco
Top 20 Small Cities in Florida: #16 Naples
Forbes Magazine Top Places to Retire Rich: Naples
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Rankings in FL: Collier Health Outcomes #2
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation HealthRankings in FL: Collier Health Factors #6
University of British Columbia: Happiest Places in USA#4 Naples
USA Today’s Gallup Poll: Top Ten Cities for Overall Wellbeing: Naples-Marco Island #7
America’s Happiest Seaside Towns: #2 Naples
Travelers’ Choice Top 10 Islands in the World: Marco Island #4
Gallup and Sharecare Annual Community Well-Being Index: Naples #1
Conde Nest Top Food Cities: #17 Naples
Conde Nest Top Small Cities in America: Naples #20
Coastal Livings Best Beach Towns for Christmas: Naples #3
Federal Reserve – #1 in FL for any small metro area for economic potential
National Geographic’s 25 Happiest Cities in the U.S.
Best States For Business Tax Climate: Florida #4
10 Most tax-friendly state for middle-income households: Florida #6
Naples Ranked No. 1 “Boomtown” city with increasing income and economic growth by GoBankingRates.com
Naples Ranked Best Place to Retire in the U.S. and one of the Best in the World!
Florida Ranked in the top 5 states to retire according to Bankrate
Naples Ranked #3 Best Places to Get a Job in Florida for 2019
Which airports are close by?
Naples Airport (APF) – Private aviation only
Southwest Florida Int’l Airport (RSW)
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
Miami Airport (MIA)
What are the local newspapers in the community?
Naples Daily News 239-262-3161 www.naplesnews.com
Florida Weekly 239-325-1960 naples.floridaweekly.com
Marco Island Eagle 239-325-1960 www.marcoislandflorida.com
Ft. Myers News-Press 239-335-0233 www.news-press.com
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare
Collier County has 4 hospitals located throughout the greater Naples area.
Physicians Regional Medical Center
6101 Pine Ridge Rd. (Naples – 239-348-4000) and 8300 Collier Boulevard (East Naples – 239-354-6000)
239-348-4000 239-354-6000
www.physiciansregional.com
NCH Healthcare System
350 7th Avenue N. (Downtown Naples) and 11190 Healthpark Boulevard (North Naples)
www.nchmd.org
Beach Parking – What are my options?
All Collier County property taxpayers and full-time residents are eligible to receive an annual permit to park at all City of Naples and Collier County beaches for free.
City of Naples residents may obtain a free annual beach parking permit from City Hall at 735 8th Street South.
Collier County residents (outside the city limits) can obtain a free Collier County beach parking permit at most of the Collier County Community Parks including the Freedom Memorial Park on Golden Gate Parkway and the Collier County Public Library at 650 Central Avenue.
City beach parking permits are available to all others for $50 for parking at the city or county beaches without paying an hourly or daily fee. These permits are available from the cashier at City Hall, 735 8th Street South.
Metered parking and pay stations are also available throughout the city of Naples.
What is Homestead and how do I apply for it?
Every person who owns a dwelling in the State of Florida and who resides in that dwelling, and in good faith makes it his or her permanent home, is eligible for this exemption. Once granted, you are entitled to a reduction of $25,000 from the
assessed value of your dwelling. To qualify you must be a permanent resident of Florida as of January 1, the year you apply for the exemption.
Florida law does allow new homestead applications to be filed prior to January 1 of the year the exemption is to be effective. However, pre-filed applications will only be accepted after March 1 of each year for the succeeding year.
Under Florida’s Save Our Homes Act, the annual assessed value of a Florida Homestead is restricted to the annual increase of the lesser of any increase in the Consumer Price Index or three percent (3%) per year.
Homestead 239-252-8141 www.Collierappraiser.com
Property Taxes 239-252-8172 colliertaxcollector.com/property-taxes/
Frequently Asked Questions About Utilities & Services
Electric – Florida Power & Light 239-262-1322 www.fpl.com
Water & Sewer – Collier Utilities 239-252-2380 www.Colliergov.net
Garbage Collection 239-252-2380 www.Colliergov.net
Cable – Comcast 888-991-6781 www.comcast.com
Direct TV 888-661-4504 www.directv.com/city/naples-fl/
Internet – Comcast 888-991-6781 www.comcast.com
Internet – Centurylink 239-596-6220 www.centurylink.com
Phone – Comcast 888-991-6781 www.comcast.com
Phone – Centurylink 239-596-6220 www.centurylink.com
Where do I get a license?
Driver License – 11 locations – colliertaxcollector.com/driver-license
239-434-4600
Fishing and Hunting – colliertaxcollector.com/hunting-fishing/
239-252-8176
Marriage License – www.collierclerk.com/recording/marriage-licenses
239-252-7242
Pet License – www.colliergov.net/index.aspx?page=7025
239-252-7387
How do I register to vote?
Where may I register? Individuals may register with the Supervisor of Elections in the county of legal residence. The Supervisor of Elections office for Collier County is located at the Collier Government Center at 3295 Tamiami Trail East in Naples. Voter applications are also available at Naples City Hall, Everglades City Hall, Marco Island City Hall, and the Immokalee Tax Office.
Voters may also register at any Florida Driver License Office when making an initial application or renewing a license.
239-774-8450
www.colliervotes.com
Resources for Seniors
Collier Senior Center: 239-252-4541 collierseniorcenter.org
Bonita Resource Center: 239-399-4881www.bonitaseniorcenter.com
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida: 1-866-413-5337 aaaswfl.org
National Council on Aging Resource Guide: Support for older adults living alone
Important Contact Numbers
Police Non-Emergency Numbers
City of Naples 239-213-4844 www.naplesgov.com
Collier County 239-774-4434 www.colliersheriff.org
Hurricane 239-252-3600 www.collierem.org or www.nhc.noaa.gov
If you are looking for answers to more Frequently Asked Questions, contact Matt Klinowski for more information.
Bottom Line
Naples and Bonita Springs are great places to retire, especially if a happy and healthy lifestyle is important to you. So, if outdoor activities, healthcare, culture, and sunshine are key factors in your decision on where to retire or relocate you can’t beat Southwest Florida.
Finally, when you are ready to purchase a single family home or condo in Naples, let me be your guide. With more almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights into individual communities to help ensure you select the best property to match your needs.
If you have suggestions for other frequently asked questions, contact Matt@NaplesGolfGuy.com.
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