Activities in Collier county & Naples for Winter-Spring 2003: 

The  2003 exhibition season at Collierdocs.com features the Exciting French Impressionism
of Terry Gardiner
  SWFlorida4u.com
(888) 740 - 3917 

Collier County Museum 
  Colliermuseum.com 774-8476

Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum The only museum in the US devoted only to shells. Located on Sanibel Island 239-395-2233

Caribbean Gardens-Zoo in Naples. 1590 Goodlette Rd, Naples, Florida 239-262-5409 napleszoo.com

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Find out about the area's natural resources and wonders of local animal and plant life. 239-262-0403

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 11,000 acre preserve. 375 Sanctuary, Naples 239-348-9151

Delnor-Wiggins Pass Recreation Area. Fine beaches and nature trails.11100 Gulfshore Dr. 239-597-6196

Edison-Ford Complex. See the winter homes and museum of Inventor Thomas Edison & Auto Industrialist Henry Ford. 2350 McGregor- Ft Myers 239-334-3615
edison-ford-estate.com

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Collier county & Naples area Information

Collier county is located in the tropical southwest corner of Florida. Made up of the communities Naples, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate Estates, and Marco Island. 85 miles from Ft. Lauderdale and Miami to the east and bordering Ft. Myers and Lee county to the north.

It is a year round destination resort made up of 25,000 off-season residents and from November to May we swell to 40,000 Winter season residents in the county. A very upscale community with excellent shopping, culinary delights, a multitude of beach and boating activities, world class golf courses, tropical adventures, state-of-the-art medical & dental practices, and a progressive business climate.

The residents enjoy excellent schools, libraries, cultural and social events. Employment is strong with many opportunities in all fields of endeavor. The service & resort industry is very powerful with many world class hotels and resorts, along with dozens of top restaurants and events.

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Lifestyles of Southwest Florida

Beauty, charm, warm weather, and azure blue waters are what make southwest Florida the last great paradise.  This warm, wonderful land of southwest Florida encompasses the beach-front condos and blue waters of Marco Island; the unmatched elegance and culture of Naples; the Imperial River winding through Bonita Bay and Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs; the traditional family lifestyles, shopping, fine dining, and entertainment of Ft. Myers; the deep water canals and beach fun of Cape Coral; and the island paradises of Sanibel and Captiva Island.