The City of Naples continues to closely monitor the trajectory of Tropical Storm Idalia, and its potential strengthening, path, and possible impacts to our area. As of 8:00am EDT, the National Hurricane Center has Tropical Storm Idalia located approximately 375 miles southwest of Key West. TS Idalia is moving northward at 8 mph with sustained [...]
By Pamela Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online The City’s Parks and Parkways staff completed replanting of the 36 medians on Gulf Shore Boulevard North at the end of July. According to Superintendent Jim Hodgdon, most of the 1,300 plants that were installed by staff were replacements of the original plants. Apart from the [...]
By Pamela Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online The Verizon 5G cell antenna on the median opposite Windsor Court and Jamaica Towers has been approved by the City. Image via Permit Application on NaplesGov.com, accessed on August 21, 2023. Naples City Streets and Stormwater Department continues to receive applications for the installation [...]
By Pamela Nicholls, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Turtle nests on Parkshore at the end of June. Every year, as spring turns to summer, the profusion of stakes and yellow tape marking out sea turtle nests on Naples’ beaches grows and grows. As summer wanes, those nests start erupting with hatchlings. Despite [...]
By Stan Karpf, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Venetian Bay Yacht Club North The Venetian Bay Yacht Club North improvement project is now nearing completion with new pilings, docks, lighting, and some owners have added boat lifts. Thank you Venetian Bay Yacht Club North members for enhancing the Boulevard with these improvements. [...]
By Jim Melican, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Last March the GSAC board of directors determined to make a $52,800 cash donation to the City of Naples, in return for which the City would erect state of the art security cameras monitoring the ingress and egress to our area across the Harbour Drive and Park Shore bridges. Other neighborhoods in the City, including [...]
By Jim Melican, GSAC Board Member Submit questions or feedback online Update August 21, 2023 Since our last report in April a great deal of progress has been made in repairing the beach walk which extends from Horizon House to Le Parc along the Park Shore waterfront. The concrete path has now been fully restored along the [...]
We are delighted to announce the unveiling of the City of Naples Centennial Website! As we celebrate 100 years of history, culture, and community, this digital platform serves as a gateway to a treasure trove of memories and accomplishments. The website offers a captivating journey through the city's rich heritage, featuring decades of photos and [...]
Watch RARE video of female loggerhead sea turtle laying her eggs on Naples beach during the day! The City of Naples and Collier County urgently seek the support of all residents and visitors in safeguarding our precious sea turtles. A remarkable number of 2100 loggerhead sea turtle nests have been recorded along the [...]
Dear City of Naples Community, It has been 9 1/2 months since Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida and caused significant damage in the City of Naples. The iconic Naples Pier, a beloved landmark and symbol of beauty and leisure, was reduced to ruins. All forty of our beach accesses were torn apart, severing the connection [...]
