27 Amazing Facts About Naples and the State of Florida

27 Facts that Will Have You Packing Your Bags for Florida in No Time

If you’ve been considering buying a home in Naples and haven’t yet committed, it’s likely you don’t know about all the amazing things that Naples and Florida in general have to offer. With great beaches, warm weather year round and an unbelievable eclectic mix of people from all over the world, Naples offers something for everyone. It has the appeal of a luxury big city without all the hustle and bustle that often deters some (though it’s just a short ride away if you want it), and it truly is a magical place to make your home.

Don’t believe us? Check out these 30 facts about Naples and South Florida that will get you dreaming of the beach and planning your next trip or buying your next home.

1. Naples has two beaches on the 2014 Dr. Beach Top Ten USA Beaches list

2. The Travel Channel designated Naples as America’s Best All-Around Beach in 2005

3. U.S. News & World Report ranked Naples as #5 Most Relaxing Beach in the USA and Caribbean

4. Marco Island is ranked as the #1 USA Island and the #4 Island in the World for 2014 by TripAdvisor’s Travelers Choice awards.

5. The Paradise Coast is ranked as 2014’s Golf Destination of the Year – North America by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators

6. Known as the Golf Capital of the World, Naples has the most golf holes per capita in the United States.

7. Naples has been named “The #1 Small Art Town in America” by author John Villani in his book The 100 Best Art Towns in America

8. There are approximately 100 art galleries in the greater Naples area

9. Naples is said to have more millionaires per capita than any other city in Florida.

10. The annual Naples Winter Wine Festival has been ranked by Wine Spectator as the most successful charity wine festival in the nation since 2004 contributing over millions of dollars for Children’s Charities in Collier County

11. Naples Zoo is the only zoo in the southeastern United States featuring the rare Madagascar predator, the fossa

12. The zoo is one of only four in the U.S. to exhibit the African honey badger, also known as the ratel.

13. Naples Botanical Garden has the most extensive show garden of plumeria in the country and perhaps the world,

14. Everglades City is known as the Stone Crab Capital of the World

15. Collier County is the primary habitat for the severely endangered Florida panther (as well as being the largest County in the state)

16. Seafood lovers come from all over the world for the annual Everglades Seafood Festival held every year in Everglades City the first full weekend in February.

17. The State of Florida has 1197 statute miles of coastline and 663 miles of beaches

18. No matter where you are in Florida, you are never more than 60 miles from the ocean

19. The first phases of the U.S. space program were conducted at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station which is now a popular historic landmark

20. Walt Disney World Resort is 30,500 acres, which makes it approximately the same size as San Francisco.

21. Magic Kingdom is the 3rd most popular tourist attraction in the world

22. Florida has more golf courses than any other state in the country (over 1,250)

23. Florida produces around 75% of the oranges in the United States and is responsible for about 40% of the world’s supply of orange juice

24. Florida is the only place on earth where crocodiles and alligators co-exist in the same habitat.

25. Fort Lauderdale is known as the Venice of America because the city has 185 miles of local waterways.

26. 1,000 people move to Florida each day

27. Florida has 19 major commercial airports and 21 international airports

While Florida isn’t for everyone, if you love beaches, golfing, beautiful views and people, and the option to act like a tourist at home, then Naples, Florida may be the city you’ve always dreamed of. If these amazing facts about the beautiful state of Florida and more specially the city of Naples don’t have you sold, it’s time to call expert realtor Dante DiSabato. He can give you the inside scoop on why Naples is the up and coming place to be in Florida, and — even better- they can find you your dream home within your budget and your time period. To learn more, visit.. www.Encore-Realty.com or Contact Dante DiSabato at 239–537–5351

Originally published at www.encore-realty.com.