COMMUNITY GUIDE

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Firano at Naples

COMMUNITY GUIDE

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COMMUNITY PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 CHILD CARE/PRE-SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 MEDICAL FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 PUBLIC UTILITIES/GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ? LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ? REGIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 LIBRARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 COLLEGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ASSISTED LIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EMERGENCY NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Homeowner/Condo Association : Firano at Naples Homeowners Association, Inc. Managed by Cardinal Management Group (239) 774-0723

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PROFILE

Deriving its name in the late 1800's due to its similarities to the sunny peninsula of Naples, Italy, the city of Naples, Florida quickly gained a reputation as a premier winter resort. Originally inhabited by the Caloosa Indians, the beaches and surrounding area of Naples was later home to its first settlers, Roger Gordon and Joe Wiggins, who arrived in the late 1860's. To this day a river and two inlets bear their names.

In 1887 much of the town of Naples was purchased by a group of wealthy Kentuckians. One of the first improvements they made was to build a pier 600 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, with an unusual "T" shape that allowed large ships to dock easily. Although this pier has been destroyed and rebuilt three times, this "T" shape can still be seen today, and the pier has developed into one of Naples' most notable points of interest.

Into the 1900's, Naples continued to build its reputation as a beachside resort for the affluent. Various celebrities such as Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, Greta Garbo and Gary Cooper were known to vacation here.

In 1911, Barron Collier, a wealthy businessman, visited nearby Useppa Island and was so enamored with the area that he purchased over a million acres of swampland, including most of Naples. Believing that Naples could potentially experience a boom similar to that being experienced on the east coast in the 1920's, Barron Collier spent over $1 million of his own money to construct the Tamiami Trail, which opened in 1926 as the only paved highway linking the state's two largest cities ? Tampa and Miami, hence, the name: Tamiami.

Although Barron Collier never lived to see it, by the mid to late 20th century, development began to thrive and Naples became the city it is today. Collier County today is the largest county east of the Mississippi River, containing approximately 2,000 square miles of land area, with Naples as its crown jewel.

Its pleasant subtropical climate, where temperatures average 75 degrees, has allowed Naples to become a prominent vacation spot with mild, nearly rain-free winters. In addition to beautiful weather, Naples offers a broad spectrum of cultural diversions including opera, ballet, comedy, musical entertainment, art galleries, sculpture gardens, shops and museums, as well as special attractions such as downtown trolley tours. Naples is proud to be the home of the Philharmonic Center of the Arts, the Gulf Coast home of the Miami Ballet, and the Naples Players Playhouse. The city hosts internationally renowned performers and museum quality touring exhibits throughout the year. The Naples dining experience is world-famous and affords endless choices. Quaint antique and specialty shops are accessible and plentiful in Naples.

Along with the population growth in recent years, particularly among younger couples and families, came the development of many new schools, and the opportunities for a top-notch education. Whether attending the highly acclaimed Collier County school system, or the extensive array of private schools in the area, children can be assured of a quality education.

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SCHOOLS

PUBLIC

Elementary

Grades (K - 5)

Calusa Park Elementary 4600 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 377-6400

Middle

Grades (6 - 8)

East Naples Middle School 4100 Estey Avenue Naples, FL 34104 (239) 377-3600

Senior High

Grades (9 - 12)

Golden Gate High School 2925 Magnolia Pond Drive Naples, FL 34116 (239) 377-1600

For more information on the Collier County School System visit collier.k12.fl.us

PRIVATE

Elementary

Grades (Pre K - 8)

Nicaea Academy 2200 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116 (239) 348-9090

Grades (Pre K - 9)

Seacrest Country Day School 7100 Davis Blvd. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 793-1986

Grades (Pre K - 6)

Cedar Montessori School 10904 Winterview Drive Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-7190

Grades (Pre K - 12)

Community School of Naples 13275 Livingston Road Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-7575

PAROCHIAL

Elementary & Middle

Grades (Preschool - 8)

St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School 2760 52nd Terrace S.W. Naples, FL 34116 (239) 455-2262

Grades (Preschool - 8)

Naples Christian Academy 3161 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116 (239) 455-1087

Grades (Preschool - 8)

St. Ann School 542 8th Avenue S. Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-4410

Grades (Preschool - 8)

Christ Community Lutheran School 777 Mooring Line Drive Naples, FL 34102 (239) 430-2655

Senior High

Grades (9 - 12)

St. John Neuman Catholic High School 3000 53rd Street S.W. Naples, FL 34116 (239) 455-3044

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SCHOOLS

DAY CARE / PRESCHOOL

Bottles, Blocks & Books Preschool 2772 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34116 (239) 455-7575 Sandcastle Daycare 100 Cape Sable Drive Naples, FL 34104 (239) 649-7039 YMCA of Collier County 5450 YMCA Road N. Naples, FL 34109 (239) 597-3148

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SHOPPING

NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTERS

Berkshire Commons Radio Road and Santa Barbara Naples, FL 34104 Restaurants - Dominos, Beef-O'Bradys, Subway, Starbucks Grocery - Publix Banks - Fifth Third, Wachovia, Bank of America Pharmacy - Walgreens Shopping - Organic Food Market, Blossom Hauns Florist, Berkshire Dry Cleaners

Winn-Dixie Shopping Center 4015 Santa Barbara Naples, FL 34104 Restaurants - Cafe Latino, Peruzzi's Pizzeria Grocery - Winn Dixie Pharmacy - Winn Dixie Shopping - Advance Auto Parts

Wal-Mart Super Center 9885 Collier Blvd. Naples, FL 34114 (239) 455-1131

GROCERY STORES

Publix 4860 Davis Blvd. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 775-8800

Winn Dixie 4015 Santa Barbara Blvd. Naples, FL 34104 (239) 348-0480

SHOPPING MALLS

Waterside Shops 5415 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34108 (239) 598-1605

The Village on Venetian Bay 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. Naples, FL 34103 (239) 261-6100

Coastland Center Mall 1900 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34102 (239) 262-7100

SHOPPING OUTLETS

Prime Outlets at Naples 6060 Collier Blvd. #121 Naples, FL 34114 (239) 775-8083

Miromar Outlets 10801 Corkscrew Road Estero, FL 33928 (239) 948-3766

DRUGSTORES

Walgreens 7301 Radio Road Naples, FL 34104 (239) 353-2484

CVS 5531 Golden Gate Pkwy. Naples, FL 34116 (239) 353-8770

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