April 2012
Beach Conditions for Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades
Naples' beaches ranked No. 13 in TripAdvisor.com's 2011 Travelers' Choice for Best Beaches in the United States! See all 25 top beaches here.
Did you know that Keewaydin Island, an eight-mile-long barrier island beach between Naples and Marco Island, was named one of the Top Ten Secret Beaches of the South by Southern Living magazine? It's definitely worth a visit, but is only accessible by boat. Rent one, hire a captain or take one of the area sightseeing cruises that includes a stop on these beautiful white sands.
Our Collier County beaches (including Vanderbilt, Naples and Marco Island beaches) were recognized as being in the top restored beaches in the USA in 2007. Now the American Shore & Beach Preservation Association is holding a public vote for the Best of the Best of the past 10 years’ best restored beach winners. Please take a moment to vote for Collier County Beaches! You can vote once every 24 hours between now and April 27. Click here to vote.
Beaches in Naples, Marco Island and the Gulf Coast Everglades are clean and pristine and were not impacted by the Gulf oil spill that took place in the summer of 2010. No oil ever reached Southwest Florida and none was ever forecast to come close to this area. And with so many places to enjoy a great stay, there is no reason to delay your visit to the Paradise Coast area.
Naples Chef Fabrizio Aielli of Sea Salt restaurant created a unique dish to show, in a delicious way, just how clean and clear the Gulf of Mexico waters are in Naples. His Gulf of Mexico Pasta features linguine cooked in seawater scooped up from the water at Naples Beach, paired with a sauce prepared with fresh, locally caught Florida blue crab and roasted tomatoes. Click here to see a video of the chef preparing this dish.
See For Yourself!
The coast is clear.
View the live Web cams to see how things look on Naples and Marco Island beaches.
Check the weather on Collier County's Online Weather Center page and see a live view of the bay at Isles of Capri near Marco Island. Insider tip: This is a great kayaking spot!
View VISIT FLORIDA's Florida Live site with real time, real world photos from around Florida.
Please post your photos from Naples, Marco Island and the Gulf Coast Everglades to the Share A Little Sunshine Facebook page. These photos will then flow into the state's Florida Live website, which is being featured in national advertising. Be sure to put the location in your caption. Show the world the real, clean, clear condition of our beaches and shorelines!
Some people are inquiring about the safety of Gulf seafood, which has been declared safe to eat. The state has established a seafood hotline and declares Gulf seafood safe. For more information, visit Florida Seafood Hotline or call 1-800-357-4273.
The following websites can provide additional information on Florida's Gulf Coast:
www.news-press.com/pristinebeaches
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