Community Guides
Neighborhoods & Communities
Discover the right community for your next chapter across Southwest Florida
By Larissa Locke, Expert Real Estate Advisor
Integrity 1st Group · eXp Realty · FL License #3407292
From beachfront condominiums and walkable downtown neighborhoods to gated golf communities and private estates, Naples offers an extraordinary range of lifestyle-driven neighborhoods. Below, explore detailed guides for each community — or schedule a consultation and Larissa will help you find the right match.
Naples
Moorings
Estate homes, single-family residences, and luxury condominiums with private beach access
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Deep-water Gulf access with private docks
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Park Shore
Waterfront living with Venetian Village shopping
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Pine Ridge
Estate living on oversized wooded lots
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Four Seasons
Gated resort-style living in North Naples
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Mediterra
Tom Fazio golf and Mediterranean-inspired luxury
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Olde Naples
Walkable to Fifth Avenue and the Naples Pier
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Naples Square
Contemporary luxury in downtown Naples
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Quail Creek Country Club
Two championship golf courses and club living
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Longshore Lake
88-acre lake, boating, and resort amenities in North Naples
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Camden Lakes
Gated community off Immokalee Road with homes and townhomes
View Community GuideBonita Springs
Barefoot Beach
Gulf-front living with direct beach access
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Bonita Shores
Waterfront boating community near Bonita Beach
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Bonita National Golf & Country Club
Gordon Lewis championship golf and resort-style amenities
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Spanish Wells
Waterfront living, golf, and a yacht club on the water
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Bonita Bay
Golf, beach club, marina, and resort amenities
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Pelican Landing
Arthur Hills golf and beach club living
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Coastal residential community in Bonita Springs
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Fort Myers
McGregor Boulevard
Historic canopy-lined corridor from Edison & Ford Winter Estates to the Midpoint Bridge
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Gateway
Large master-planned community with 4,899 homes across 29-33 subdivisions
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Remington Oaks
Spacious single-family homes in Buckingham, Fort Myers, Florida
View Community GuideCape Coral
A canal-oriented waterfront community with over 400 miles of canals, offering exceptional value across a wide range of home styles and price points. Explore Cape Coral
Community Living on the Paradise Coast
Beyond the front door, Southwest Florida's communities come alive with seasonal events, farmers markets, cultural happenings, and a lifestyle that stays active year-round. Here is a snapshot of what neighbors are enjoying across the region as October moves into its second full week and the fall 2026 season builds toward its peak, from Naples to Cape Coral.
Naples
- Third Street South Farmers Market — Saturdays, 7:30–11:30 AM (summer location at the Neapolitan parking lot)
- Vanderbilt Farmers Market — Saturdays, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM; fall season resumed September 12 with the full vendor lineup
- Discovering Ansel Adams at The Baker Museum : over 100 photographs on display through November 1, with new fall exhibitions opening October 17
- Art After Hours at The Baker Museum : free gallery night with live music, the last Wednesday of each month; next edition October 28
- Evening on Fifth : live music along Fifth Avenue South, the first Thursday of each month; next on November 5
- Bayshore Arts District First Friday Art Walk — monthly, 4:00–8:00 PM
- The Market at 6000 Goodlette — Saturdays, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, opening October 16 in Naples through April
- Art Walk on 5th — monthly gallery walks return to Fifth Avenue South starting this November
- Naples International Film Festival — October 22-25, 2026 at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at Mercato, hosted by Artis—Naples
- Naples Stone Crab Festival — October 24-25, 2026 at Tin City, plus the Bonita Springs Fall Art Festival at The Promenade at Bonita Bay the same weekend
- Stardust Memories Big Band Concert — October 19, 2026 at Cambier Park Bandshell, hosted by Fifth Avenue South
- Naples Fine Art Show — October 24-25, 2026 at Coastland Center, a juried fine art and fine craft show with free admission
- Galaxy Fright Nights : multi-weekend Halloween festival with fright nights from 7 to 11 PM at the Collier County Fairgrounds in Naples
Bonita Springs & Estero
- Promenade at Bonita Bay Farmers Market — Saturdays, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, season opened October 3 and now runs through April in Bonita Springs
- Coconut Point Farmers Market — Thursdays, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, back for the season at Estero
- Bonnet Springs Park — Cars & Coffee the first Saturday of each month, plus family-friendly events year-round
- Trick-or-Treat Downtown & Halloween Stroll — October 22-31, 2026 along Riverside Park and the Imperial River in downtown Bonita Springs
- Coconut Point Art Festival : November 21-22, 2026 at Coconut Point in Estero, the 16th annual juried fine art festival
- Coconut Point Holiday Craft Festival : December 5-6, 2026 at Coconut Point in Estero
- Acqua Bistecca — Chef Michael Mina's Italian steakhouse, open at Saltleaf on Estero Bay
- Piccolo Buco — upscale Roman pizzeria from Cooper's Hawk, opened at Coconut Point in Estero
- Bonita Springs Invitational Art Festival — November 21-22, 2026 at The Promenade at Bonita Bay
- Bonita Springs Fall Art Festival : October 24-25, 2026 at The Promenade at Bonita Bay, a juried fine art show from painting and sculpture to jewelry and ceramics
Fort Myers
- River District Art Walk — first Friday of each month, 5:00–9:00 PM in Downtown Fort Myers; next one November 6
- Monthly Music Walk — third Friday of each month, 6:00–10:00 PM in the River District
- Florida Everblades home season : 2026-27 hockey is underway at Hertz Arena in Estero, with the home opener October 17 against the Orlando Solar Bears
- Edison & Ford Winter Estates Fall Festival — October 31, 2026 on McGregor Boulevard, with garden vendors, food, live music, and children's activities
- Oktoberfest at Fort Myers Brewing Company : October 15-18, 2026, a German-style celebration of beer, music, and food
- American Sand Sculpting Championship : November 19-23, 2026 behind DiamondHead Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach, 10 AM to 5 PM daily
- Fort Myers Beach Christmas Boat Parade : December 5, 2026, the 38th annual parade of decorated boats
- Lakes Park Farmers Market — now open Wednesdays at Lakes Park, running through April
- Scarecrows in the Park — October 10-31, 2026 at Lakes Park, with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, and the scarecrow stroll
- Point Ybel Brewing — new Downtown Fort Myers taproom, with craft beer and live music
- Nellie's Boatyard : waterfront restaurant preparing to open in the downtown Fort Myers space that once housed Joe's Crab Shack and Chart House
- Haunted Walk at Calusa Nature Center : evenings through October 31 in Fort Myers
- Vybe and Oak & Vine Celtic Cafe — two new concepts at Bell Tower in south Fort Myers
- Sweet Tomatoes — reopened at its original Summerlin Road location in Fort Myers
Each community has its own calendar of markets, festivals, and gatherings, and the fall season brings them all to life. If you would like to know which neighborhoods host the events that matter most to you, I am always happy to help you find the right fit. Successfully,
Larissa Locke, REALTOR · Integrity 1st Group · eXp Realty
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