Top 10 Burger Restaurants

Now there is another reason to live in Naples Florida!  TripAdvisor has released the top 10 burger restaurants in the U.S. and Brooks Gourmet Burgers and Dogs has made the list for the 2nd year in a row.  Brooks is located on Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) in downtown Naples just north of 5th Avenue South.  Choose a traditional hamburger or a specialty burger, in all you have twenty different burgers to choose from.

Top 10 Burger Restaurants in the U.S.

1. Hops Burger Bar, Greensboro, North Carolina
2. Black Hills Burger and Bun Co., Custer, South Dakota
3. Nic’s Grill, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
4. Billy Bob’s Dairyland, Branson, Missouri
5. Stock & Barrel, Knoxville, Tennessee
6. Coyote Bluff Cafe, Amarillo, Texas
7. MELT Gourmet Cheeseburgers, Leesburg, Virginia
8. Village Burger, Waimea, Hawaii
9. Brooks Gourmet Burgers & Dogs, Naples, Florida
10. MacPhail’s Burgers, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Naples has made many Top 10 Lists throughout the years. Here are just a few!

National Geographic’s 25 Happiest Cities in the U.S.
Best States For Business Tax Climate: Florida #4
10 Most tax-friendly state for middle-income households: Florida #6
Naples Ranked No. 1 “Boomtown” city with increasing income and economic growth by GoBankingRates.com
Naples Ranked Best Place to Retire in the U.S. and one of the Best in the World!
Florida Ranked in the top 5 states to retire according to Bankrate
Naples Ranked #3 Best Places to Get a Job in Florida for 2019
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Rankings in FL: Collier Health Outcomes #2

Bottom Line

Naples is a great place to retire, especially if a happy and healthy lifestyle is important to you.  So, if food, outdoor activities, healthcare, culture, and sunshine are key factors in your decision on where to retire or relocate you can’t beat Southwest Florida.

So, when you are ready to purchase a single family home or condo in Naples, let me be your guide. With more almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights into individual communities to help ensure you select the best property to match your needs.

July 8th, 2015 Posted by Matt

Naples Events June 27th-28th

The weekend is almost here!  Don’t miss the upcoming Naples events June 27th and 28th in downtown Naples. Take in the farmers market and then enjoy listening to Jazz the rest of the day.

Third Street South Farmers Market – 27th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Naples Jazz Masters – 27th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Norris Center
More Info call (239) 263-1113
www.naplesjazzsociety.com/

Summer Jazz on the Gulf – 27th
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Naples Beach Hotel
More Info call (239) 261-2222

View a full list of events in Naples Florida

Barefoot Beach Ranked 2nd

Dr. Beach released his 2015 rankings for the top beaches in the country.  Barefoot Beach ranked 2nd just behind Waimanalo Bay Beach Park on Oahu, Hawaii.  Barefoot beach is located on the northern side of Collier County.  About 100 yards from the western end of Bonita Beach road is a turn south onto Barefoot Beach Blvd. The park comprises 342 acres of natural land, one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s southwest coast. The park has 356 parking spaces, one-mile nature trail, showers, picnic area and concession area where equipment may be rented and food and drink are available for purchase. Collier and Lee counties are loaded with beautiful beaches.

May 22nd, 2015 Posted by Matt

May 15, 2015 Posted by Matt

A great weekend of events this weekend.  Check out May Events in Naples Florida for the 16th-17th.

Third Street South Farmers Market – 16th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Naples Jazz Masters – 16th
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Norris Center
More Info call (239) 263-1113
www.naplesjazzsociety.com/

Fresh Market at Village on Venetian Bay – 17th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Village on Venetian Bay
More Info call (239) 403-2218
www.venetianvillage.com/

View a full listing of events in Naples, Florida…

May 7, 2015 Posted by Matt

A great weekend ahead!  Check out the May Events in Naples 8th-10th.

Blues Brews & BBQ – 8th-9th
Fri: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM   Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tin-City
More Info call (239) 431-5504
www.tin-city.com

Third Street South Farmers Market – 9th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Fresh Market at Village on Venetian Bay – 10th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Village on Venetian Bay
More Info call (239) 403-2218
www.venetianvillage.com/

Rockin’ the Blues Music Series – 10th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mercato
More Info call (239) 254-1080
http://www.mercatoshops.com/

April 30, 2015 Posted by Matt

Weekend Events in April

Although Season is on the verge of ending we still have a full list of weekend events in April for this upcoming weekend. 

Third Street South Farmers Market – 25th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Fresh Market at Village on Venetian Bay – 26th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Village on Venetian Bay
More Info call (239) 403-2218
www.venetianvillage.com/

Taste of Collier – 26th
11:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bayfront
More Info Call (239) 272-1907

View the full list of events in Naples….

Bottom Line:

Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero are great places to retire or relocate.  If you are looking for a wide variety of activities, Southwest Florida has something to match everyone’s lifestyle.

When you are ready to purchase your dream home or condo in SWFL, let me be your guide. With almost 20 years of experience, I can help provide the market information and more importantly, provide insights into individual communities to help ensure you select the best property to match your needs.

About Naples Golf Guy

April 22, 2015 Posted by NaplesGolfGuy, Matthew Klinowski

Nancy Lopez headlines event scheduled to start tomorrow.  The tournament runs from April 16th through Sunday, April 19th.  The local women’s clothing retailer announced their partnership with three-time LPGA championship winner Nancy Lopez along with 30 other Legend Tour players for this year’s Chico’s Patty Berg Memorial.  The tournament will be held at Cypress Lake Country Club. The event is set to unite Symetra Tour players with highly established golf professionals for mentorship opportunities.

A golfers paradise, Southwest Florida is home to almost 150 golf courses. Explore the various membership options, golf designers, course statistics as well as homes currently available in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Fort Myers.  Most importantly, if you are looking to purchase a home in our area, there are several questions you should think about.  Such as, are you looking to purchase an existing home on the market or would you prefer to purchase new construction?  Would you like a golf home or a golf condo?  What about a coach home or villa? Looking for a luxury community? Would you prefer a golf club with more than one golf course? Would you like to know if you can own your own golf cart?  Is the community a bundled golf community or is it an equity membership?  Want to know how many members are in a community?  Are caddies available?

Answers to all of these questions and more are contained within our website.  Explore on your own or let us guide you through the various communities and courses.  Together we’ll find the ideal golf home or golf condo in the best location for you and your family.

April 15, 2015 Posted by Matt

Upcoming Naples Events

Check out the upcoming Naples events.  Stop down on Third Street on Thursday for a monthly tradition – Thursday on Third.  They’ll have live music throughout the street.  Don’t miss the 4th Annual International Food Fest on Sunday at Mercato.

Thursday on Third – 16th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Third Street South
More Info call (239) 434-6533
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Third Street South Farmers Market – 18th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

International Food Fest – 19th
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mercato
More Info call (239) 254-1080
http://www.mercatoshops.com/

April 14th, 2015 Posted by Matt

Weekend Events in Naples

Check out upcoming weekend events in Naples.  Try out the farmers market on Saturday morning on Third Street South, or head to the one in Venetian Village on Sunday morning.

Third Street South Farmers Market – 4th
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Behind Tommy Bahamas
More Info call (239) 649-6707
www.thirdstreetsouth.com/

Art in the Park – 4th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Park Street
More Info call (239) 262-6517
www.naplesart.org/

Fresh Market at Village on Venetian Bay – 5th
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Village on Venetian Bay
More Info call (239) 403-2218
www.venetianvillage.com/

Naples Dixieland Jazz Orchestra – 5th
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cambier Park Bandshell
More Info call (239) 263-1113

More Events….

April 3rd, 2015 Posted by Matt