Alysia Shivers

Moving to Naples: The Un-Tourist Guide Alysia Shivers

This practical and lively guide to making Naples your home provides all the vital information future residents need to settle in comfortably and quickly. Greater Naples has more than 300,000 residents who enjoy great weather, great housing, abundant wildlife and natural beauty, and a host of outdoor activities year-round. Naples is both surprisingly sophisticated and wonderfully welcoming. Naples is a wonderful place to live. Our goal is to help you make the most of our town by helping you: - Choose a place to live that suits your lifestyle - Determine the best schools for your kids - Find the best shops for every need - Take advantage of all the leisure-time opportunities in the area - Assimilate quickly within the community You'll find exactly what you need to know about: The climate and the environment Cost of living Utilities Safety Cost and types of housing State of the real-estate market Grocery and gourmet foods Furniture and design Arts, culture, and music Nightlife Enjoying the outdoors Pre-K through high-school choices Associations and community groups Actually making the move Finding a job or starting a business Naples neighborhoods Naples history Property taxes Healthcare resources Choosing where to live Renting vs. buying Shopping centers Dressing for Florida