Capsule: Nestled on the sun-drenched beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, sophisticated Naples -- with its elegant architecture and European charm -- boasts dozens of challenging golf courses, an equal number of fine restaurants, and shopping on a par with Rodeo Drive.

Waterfront Homes: Magnificent Gulf-front estates, highrise waterfront condos and co-ops, and deep-water canals with direct access to Naples Bay and the Gulf of Mexico offer a wide variety of approaches to luxury waterfront living.

Nearby Marco Island, suspended off the southern most tip of Florida's Gulf Coast, has three-and-one-half miles of pearlescent beaches -- much of it lined by luxury homes and condominiums.

Golf and Tennis: Naples lays claim to having more golf courses per capita than any other city in the world. Course designers linclude P.B. Dye, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Weather: The average year-round temperature for Naples is 75 degrees. During the winter months, daytime highs generally reach the upper 70`s to the low 80's. During the summer, 90 degree temperatures are tempered by a shore breeze.

Culture: The heartbeat of culture in Naples is the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, which offers a wide variety of cultural activities and entertainment, including touring Broadway shows, the Miami City Ballet, the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus, lectures and art exhibits. The Naples Players stage eight plays a year.

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