Tin City Reopens in Naples with 100th Anniversary Party. The iconic waterfront shopping and dining destination suffered serve damage from Hurricane Ian. Then, when recovery was picking up speed, a speeding car crashed into the building wrecking many of the shops and stores all over again. While many business have been back for a couple of months, the official reopening was celebrated over the weekend, coupled with a huge anniversary party.
Tin City is downtown Naples on the Gordon River. It could be described as Naples’ boardwalk. You can see the colorful shops and restaurants as you cross the river while traveling on Tamiami Trail. Tin City is named for it’s rustic tin buildings that were home to oyster processing businesses decades ago. It has that “old Florida” vibe. A rustic contrast to some of the posh neighborhoods not far away.
Most of the dining is casual, featuring Florida fare. In addition, much of the shopping is geared to the Florida lifestyle, such as the tropical Christmas ornaments pictured above. You can also catch ferry rides along the river as well as fishing charters into the gulf and bay, from boats that are docked at Tin City’s marina.
While most of Tin City is open for business again, four shops in building #1 are still under repair. However, the damage is not from Hurricane Ian. The destruction was caused November 25th an out of control car crashed through the building and burst into flames.
Tin City Reopens in Naples with 100th Anniversary Party to boot and it was quite the weekend celebration. It’s another positive sign of hurricane recovery in Southwest Florida just as we begin the season all over again. Yes, hurricane season is officially underway again. Be sure you are ready this year. Check out this guide for great tips and important information.
Naples Named Best Place To Live In The US
Living in SWFL is paradise and Naples has been named the best place to live in the US.
Naples, Florida is a beautiful coastal city located in Collier County. You’ll find beautiful white sandy beaches, a year-round warm climate and a luxurious lifestyle. This Gulf Coast gem has landed on multiple lists of being a great place to live, and now it’s on top.
First, Naples has a warm and sunny climate year-round. There’s an average of 264 sunny days per year which makes the weather ideal for outdoor activities like golf, fishing and boating.
One of the main draws in Naples are the stunning beaches. With over ten miles of pristine, white-sand beaches there’s plenty of space to sunbathe, swim and paddleboard at popular beaches like Vanderbilt Beach, Clam Pass Park and Lowdermilk Beach.
Naples is also home to a great arts scene. There are several museums, including the Naples Art Association and the Baker Museum at Artis-Naples. The Naples Players Theater and the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra provide theatergoers and classical music lovers with world-class performances.
Also, Naples screams luxury. There are lots of upscale shops, gorgeous hotels, fine dining restaurants and exclusive golf courses. Additionally, the city is home to several high-end gated communities like Port Royal, Pelican Bay and Park Shore.
What makes a city the best place to live?
Scholaroo compared 150 cities in the US in 9 different areas. Crime levels, Affordability, Quality of life, Leisure/Entertainment, Healthcare, Education, Employment, and Infrastructure. In their report, they revealed that Naples is the best city to live in the US. While Naples ranked dead last for affordability, it ranked #1 in both Leisure & Entertainment and Healthcare.
If you’re a retiree seeking a peaceful place to settle down or a young professional in search of a thriving city, Naples undoubtedly has something to offer both.
I’m not sure I’d get too excited about living in some of these cities or states (Nebraska?!), but maybe there’s something there! What do you think?
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